Dean - WCBA

Salary: $150,000.00 - $185,000.00 Annually Location : Youngstown, Ohio Job Type: Professional Administrative Job Number: 202500212 Division: Academic Affairs Department: Dean - WCBA Opening Date: 10/01/2025 Bargaining Unit Status: Excluded from Any Bargaining Unit Salary Grade: A11 Full-time Equivalency: 1.0 Summary of Position Leads the Williamson College of Business Administration (WCBA) in the development and advancement of undergraduate and graduate programs with an emphasis on innovation, impact, and engagement. Supports and expands the scholarly, creative, and innovative work within the College, and provides leadership and representation in all academic matters. Plans, administers, and supervises operational and financial activities. Facilitates and/or writes annual reports or other documents. Assumes daily managerial responsibilities. Oversees student issues and/or concerns; manages and assists with freshman orientation, student registration, assists associate provost for student success with career and academic advisement activities; assists with recruitment, retention, and publicity; coordinates all print publications and digital media. Maintains and builds upon current quantitative and qualitative goals and participates in the College's enrollment management program, including its retention efforts. Represents College at various internal and external functions when appropriate and as requested. Oversees and supervises special projects as assigned. Position Information Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Provides overall leadership, direction, and administrative oversight for the students, faculty, staff, programs, and services of the College. Leads with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to shared governance, ensuring that WCBA programs, policies, and performance align with AACSB International accreditation standards while advancing business education in the university, community, and society. Ensures compliance with institutional policies, legal and ethical standards, and effective risk management. Develops short- and long-term strategic planning consistent with the University's mission and initiatives, incorporating program review and data-informed decision-making to guide continuous improvement; works with constituents in the development and administration of admissions policies and procedures; and directs recruitment and retention strategies for undergraduate and graduate students. Collaborates with faculty, advisors, and staff to promote student success, increase enrollment and retention, improve student success outcomes (i.e., graduation, career placement, or experiential learning) and create collaborative, creative teaching and learning environments. Oversees program review, regional and professional accreditation, and assists in developing innovative curricula that strengthen the College and University. Provides administrative support for the College, supervising employees and staff, evaluating staffing needs, assigning and reviewing work, setting timeframes for task completion, training and orienting new employees, approving leave requests, interviewing and recommending candidates for hire, evaluating performance, responding to grievances, and ensuring compliance with university policies. Works with staff and faculty to implement new initiatives, prepare planning and reporting documents, and track progress toward strategic goals. Responds to requests from advisors, students, and parents; counsels students on program entrance and progress; and mediates student grievances. Partners with department chairs and advisors, participates in recruitment and outreach activities such as Penguin Preview Days, First-Year Orientation, departmental Open Houses, and other programs. Utilizes data and technology to analyze and support recruitment and retention initiatives. Strategically prepares and authorizes budgets and resource allocations to support departmental and student priorities. The Dean also expands fundraising and grant activities to support program development, scholarship, and research, and assists faculty in enhancing grant-writing. The Dean represents the WCBA internally, in surrounding communities, and nationally and internationally, forming partnerships that enhance scholarship, engagement, and cooperative endeavors. Provides leadership to college advisory councils, serves as the College Coordinator for university Program and Curricular Reviews, and acts as an ex-officio member of the College Curriculum and Graduate Studies Committees. The Dean represents the College at council and committee meetings, orientation programs, and other functions. Oversees operations of the Ohio Small Business Development Center, economic development initiatives, the WCBA Center for Career Management, the WCBA Center for Student Services, and the MBA program. Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires. Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor. Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment. Work Schedule: On campus, typically, Monday through Friday, some weekends and evenings. Supervision Exercised: Supervision is exercised over employees. Reports to: Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs Qualifications and Competencies Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Skilled in: written and verbal communication; harmonious resolution of disputes involving students, faculty, and staff. Ability to: work productively under administrative direction; manage complex administrative issues promptly and efficiently, including workload, scheduling, HR hiring processes, and tracking of graduate assistant assignments; handle complex issues with tact and discretion. () Developed after employment. Minimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree in a business discipline; knowledge of and experience with AACSB accreditation standards and processes; demonstrated successful record of academic teaching, research, and service with credentials appropriate for rank of professor and tenure in an academic department or higher-level administrative officer position in an academic department or college; demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and student success; a demonstrated progression of responsibilities in various academic leadership roles; extensive experience providing innovative leadership for academic planning; program development, implementation, and evaluation; and demonstrated experience in the management of financial and human resources. Preferred Qualifications: Leadership experience equivalent to an associate dean position or higher. Fundraising experience. Physical Requirements: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this position will perform sedentary work. At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits. Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans Dental Benefits Vision Benefits Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary) Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary) Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Tuition remission Employee Assistance Program Wellness Initiatives Sick Leave Vacation Accrual Paid Holidays State Retirement Programs 403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options 01 Do you have a doctoral degree in a business discipline; knowledge of and experience with AACSB accreditation standards and processes; demonstrated successful record of academic teaching, research, and service with credentials appropriate for rank of professor and tenure in an academic department or higher-level administrative officer position in an academic department or college? Yes No 02 Do you have a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and student success? Yes No 03 Do you have a demonstrated progression of responsibilities in various academic leadership roles? Yes No 04 Do you have extensive experience providing innovative leadership for academic planning, program development, implementation, and evaluation? Yes No 05 Do you have demonstrated experience in the management of financial and human resources? Yes No 06 What is the highest level of education that you have attained? Did not complete high school. High school diploma/GED or equivalent Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Doctoral degree Post doctoral degree Juris doctor degree 07 Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04