Dean Of Business And Management
DeVry (McLean/Arlington, Virginia)

As one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America, DeVry University provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in technology, business and management. Approximately 55,000 students are enrolled at nearly 90 locations in the United States and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA). DeVry University, a division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE: DV), is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. For more information about DeVry University, visit http://www.devry.edu.

This position is located at our Crystal City (Arlington), VA campus.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Dean of Business and Management has primary responsibility and provides leadership for all instructional programs in Business. The Dean is responsible for curriculum development, implementation, administration, planning and scheduling; student advisement and retention; faculty recruitment, supervision and development; short and long term strategic planning; budgeting; interaction with industry advisory boards and other external constituencies; and accreditation and licensing activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Accountability: Strategic Planning and Leadership

The Dean is expected to assist the DAA in the development of an academic vision and strategic plan including: • Establish and effectively communicate academic priorities that are consistent and supportive of the priorities and vision for the university. • Develop initiatives that support program growth, quality instruction, student success and customer service. • Assist with capital and expense budget planning, identifying professional development needs for staff and faculty, and identifying processes, procedures and tools that will provide support. • Actively serve as a member of the DAA’s academic leadership team. • Assist in the development and implementation a local marketing plans devised to increase community awareness and student enrollment.

Accountability: Academic Operations

The Dean is expected to manage day-today operations of the department including: • Participate in the student registration process. • Monitor and evaluate student retention. • Forecasting and management of department expense budgets. • Advise students on their academic plan of study and ensure students are making satisfactory progress towards graduation. • Management of academic support initiatives. • Forecast annual course offerings. • Manage program book lists. • Evaluate student academic appeals. • Respond to student/parent concerns in timely manner. • Provide support to the Registrar (e.g. Evaluate transcripts for credit, assist with the registration process, develop proficiency exams, and assist in the training of faculty in local processes and procedures). • Participate in disciplinary hearings as requested. • Interface with Admissions in support of recruitment process for Business students

Accountability: Program Management and Growth

The Dean is expected to effectively manage programs in the department and provide opportunity for enrollment growth including: • Evaluate and manage faculty and staff. • Participate in the recruitment and selection of faculty, including interviews and teaching demonstrations. • Direct and supervise faculty development. • Plan and generate faculty assignments. • Evaluate faculty performance and ensure quality instruction. • Plan and conduct regular Faculty meetings • Plan, oversee and participate in annual program reviews and assessment activities. • Manage the evaluation of curriculum.

Accountability: University Outreach

The Dean is expected to support university outreach activities that will increase awareness and student enrollment including: • Active participation in planning and execution of University Day Activities • Provide strategic leadership in collaboration with other Academic Leadership members • Plan and administer department budget • Participate in development of 3-Year Plan • Attend and participate in Industry Advisory Councils • Represent the University on external advisory committees, Chamber meetings, associations and other civic and private organizations.

Additionally, the Dean may be assigned other local, regional, or special duties in addition to or in lieu of some of the above.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• A Masters degree (Ph.D. preferred) in a related field. • At least 3 years of successful teaching experience in higher education and 3 years of successful and progressive leadership/management experience in an educational setting. • Strong interpersonal and team building skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. • The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. • The ability to develop, coach and mentor employees as individuals and as a team. • The ability to learn and analyze current processes and procedures and provide feedback and/or recommendations to the academic leadership team. • Proficient use of software tools to assist in day-to-day operations as well as planning and development. • The ability to read and understand academic policy and apply it in an appropriate manner. • The ability to foster excellent customer service in a human resource intensive environment that will encourage a high level of employee morale and student success.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job primarily resides at the Crystal City Campus with limited travel to the DeVry University Centers in Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina as needed. This position involves a significant amount of time using a computer, sitting at a desk, visiting classrooms, standing and speaking, and commuting between local campuses/centers. There is some light lifting of office and teaching supplies (e.g. text books, binders, etc.), normally not to exceed 5 lbs. Carrying a personal laptop computer is required. The typical workweek is 5 days and may include some weekends. There are also extended days that may occur during registration/orientation weeks.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications for consideration are accepted via DeVry's online automated application process. After application review, the evaluation process will consist of a telephone interview and invitation to the center to perform a teaching demonstration as a guest lecturer. Resumes will be reviewed upon receipt and accepted until all positions are filled.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Academic Dean salary is commensurate with position and experience. All full time employees are eligible for all benefits on the day of hire. Benefits include health, dental, life, short- and long-term disability, legal, paid vacation and sick/personal days, 401(k) and profit sharing, tuition waivers for faculty member and dependents, and much, much more!


We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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