UConn Careers

JOB SUMMARY

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and executing strategies for strong student recruitment, retention, and graduation rates in alignment with the university plans and goals.
• Recruit, retain, and support an exceptional faculty and staff
• Elevate and position the School of Business's distinct brand of excellence and entrepreneurship to amplify its impact locally, nationally, and globally.
• Partner with faculty, staff, and students to maintain a climate of civility and collegiality through effective communication and a strong commitment to enhancing the excellence and inclusivity of the campus population.
• Collaborate with academic deans and academic affairs leadership to develop interdisciplinary initiatives around academic programming, research activities, entrepreneurial activities, and external engagements.
• Oversee academic departments, interdisciplinary centers, institutes, programs, and other academic activities within the School. Collaborate with faculty, academic department heads, and associate deans to identify instructional needs. Promote innovative and effective teaching within the School and provide appropriate supervision and support to the program coordinators, chairs and other faculty colleagues.
• In support of University goals and priorities, promote the School through communications and public relations efforts critical to the success of the school, including building relationships and partnerships with alumni, community organizations, industry and other groups and organizations. Assist the President and Provost in representing the University on matters related to its core missions of research, education, and outreach. Partner with the UConn Foundation to ensure robust fundraising and alumni relations.
• Effectively communicate the impact of the School’s teaching, research, and innovation for prospective students and their families, current students, donors, and alumni.
• Collaborate with the Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment to recruit and retain high-caliber students. Develop and nurture relationships with K-12 schools, community colleges, and other educational institutions to recruit students to UConn and increase enrollment of qualified students.
• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to School employees, including hiring, promotion, tenure and review, professional development, discipline, training, and promotion of all direct reports. In consultation with University officials, the Dean will appoint endowed faculty chairs and professorships and increase faculty awards and fellowships. Represents the School in labor-related procedures.
• Advance the scholarly activities of the faculty, including disciplinary opportunities, in support of the University’s research mission.
• Ensure the School offers a positive learning environment and that students receive appropriate support services. Coordinate closely with University offices to enhance access to course offerings through online education, ensure programs are available to meet the needs of various student groups and ensure the campus operates in accordance with University-wide policies and practices regarding student conduct, disability services, counseling and mental health services, behavioral threat assessment, and other important student life functions. Advance undergraduate education and, in partnership with the Dean of the Graduate School, graduate education within the School.
• Implement and uphold academic rules and regulations and promote academic integrity.
• Effectively manage academic resources and prepare and manage the School’s annual operating budget. Prioritize the allocation of resources to support the university’s academic mission and plan.
• Collaborate with the Division of University Safety, Facilities Operations and Building Services, University Information Technology Services, and Planning, Design and Construction services to ensure a safe, secure, productive working environment for the conduct of research and instructional activities.
• In support of University and campus priorities, develop capital improvement proposals. Assess the need for and make recommendations about equipment acquisitions and facilities renovations and upgrades.
• Perform other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated visionary leadership with a proven track record of successful administrative leadership.
• Credentials that merit appointment for a tenure-track academic appointment at the rank of Professor or a current appointment at UConn at the rank of Professor in one of UConn’s schools and colleges, including a doctoral degree or other terminal degree in a field relevant to leadership in academic affairs and the school. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable.
• Progressively responsible leadership experience at a higher education institution, demonstrating knowledge of core management functions, straightforward experience with managing strategic priorities, and understanding and embracing University policies, guidance, best practices, and procedures.
• Success in building and executing a strategic and fiscally sound academic budget.
• Solid track record in meeting a university mission with respect to enrollment, graduation, research, innovation, and fundraising.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Background and experience pertinent to the unique programs and setting of the School, including a clear understanding of the academic vision of the university, the land grant mission of the University, and the School’s goals and opportunities to deliver quality undergraduate and graduate education.
• Proven business and political acumen commensurate with the leadership needs of the School of Business, including the ability to navigate the organizational, political, and fiscal realities unique to a major public research university; demonstrable experience applying sound judgment; and an ability to manage change, resolve conflict, and build consensus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop, engage, and maintain constructive and professional relationships with senior administrators, faculty, staff, students, and other individuals and organizations.
• A collaborative and collegial approach toward fostering partnerships within the School of Business and academic units across the University.
• Demonstrated commitment to increasing a sense of belonging for all members of the school including assessing needs, developing initiatives, and applying best practices.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Dean’s role as chief fundraiser for the School of Business and the skillsets needed to form and maintain partnerships with donors and alumni.
• Varied and extensive success in securing extramural funding from state and federal agencies or foundations.
• Experience managing complex budgets and allocating resources across multiple entities.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, understand, and interpret complex situations and problems, evaluate options, devise and propose solutions that align resources with goals, implement plans, and measure outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a diverse organization. Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to effectively communicate needs, plans, and programs.
• Experience as an agent of innovation and change, achieving excellence across a complex organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work collegially and cooperatively on partnership initiatives with other schools and colleges, with the upper administration, and with external partners.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

• A cover letter, articulating interest and responding to the position challenges and objectives outlined above.
• Curriculum vitae
• Names and contact information for 3-4 professional references.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.