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Dean of the School of Business and Public Administration

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Title:	Dean of the School of Business and Public Administration
ID:	476
Department:	School of Business and Public Administration
Location:	All Locations

Description

	The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) seeks an innovative, entrepreneurial, and community-oriented leader to serve as Dean of the School of Business and Public Administration. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of outstanding leadership in developing, strengthening, and expanding business and public administration programs, supporting innovation, and recruiting and developing faculty. S/he will demonstrate results in outreach and fundraising, specifically in leveraging support from public, business, and nonprofit sectors. This Deanship is a tremendous opportunity to provide oversight for growth of the School as the University enters a promising new era in the District. The University of the District of Columbia is in the heart of the capital’s embassy district. One of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, with rich cultural, educational, and political traditions, Washington is within driving distance of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. In addition to its many green spaces, museums, and historical points of interest, Washington is home to thriving arts venues as well as professional and amateur sporting events and teams. Number of Vacancies:1 Position Status: full-time, permanent Pay Plan, Series & Grade: Salary Range: Commensurate with experience Closing Date: Open Until Filled Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC Brief Description of Duties The Dean oversees the division’s undergraduate programs as well as the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Public Administration degrees. S/he will need to understand the challenges of business education in an increasingly competitive environment and will serve as a key member of the overall planning and management team within the University. Key elements of the role will be to motivate and manage change, energize and lead a committed faculty, and promote community and corporate partnerships for the School. The Dean will articulate a vision for outreach resulting in investment from partnerships with corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors to initiate and implement new programs and scholarships for academic advancement in the School of Business and Public Administration. The new Dean will have a strong leadership background, will be committed to ensuring the academic integrity of the University, and will be comfortable working within a collective bargaining environment. Working collaboratively with other divisions within the University is essential. Required Qualifications The successful candidate will have a record of administrative and academic leadership in higher education; an active, open, and collaborative working style; and a genuine enthusiasm for rigorous, creative, and effective teaching and learning. Superior communication skills, an understanding of the mission and values of a land-grant institution, and the ability to passionately advocate for excellence in research, scholarship, and learning are required. The winning candidate will have a well-rounded background, especially in the area of global learning and the application of technology in a fast- paced business and public administration environment. A terminal degree in a related field, a record of scholarship, and a minimum of three years in higher education administration, with at least five years of teaching experience in higher education, are required. Experience within the business or public administration sector will be helpful in fulfilling the requirements of this position. Application For a confidential discussion or to make a nomination, please contact Isaac Karaffa, Search Manager, or Dr. James Heffernan, Senior Consultant, at 800-992-9277. Applicants may submit a letter of application and résumé only to udcbusiness@rpainc.org. Please, do not apply on our website. Additional information will be requested as needed. For guaranteed full consideration, please submit materials by October 27, 2014. UDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Information to Applicant Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit. Employment Benefits Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF). Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application. Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment. Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace. Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation. Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required. Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only. Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020. The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) seeks an innovative, entrepreneurial, and community-oriented leader to serve as Dean of the School of Business and Public Administration. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of outstanding leadership in developing, strengthening, and expanding business and public administration programs, supporting innovation, and recruiting and developing faculty. S/he will demonstrate results in outreach and fundraising, specifically in leveraging support from public, business, and nonprofit sectors. This Deanship is a tremendous opportunity to provide oversight for growth of the School as the University enters a promising new era in the District.

The University of the District of Columbia is in the heart of the capital’s embassy district. One of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, with rich cultural, educational, and political traditions, Washington is within driving distance of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. In addition to its many green spaces, museums, and historical points of interest, Washington is home to thriving arts venues as well as professional and amateur sporting events and teams.

Number of Vacancies:1

Position Status: full-time, permanent

Pay Plan, Series & Grade:

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Van Ness Campus, Washington, DC

Brief Description of Duties

The Dean oversees the division’s undergraduate programs as well as the Master of Business Administration and the Master of Public Administration degrees.
S/he will need to understand the challenges of business education in an increasingly competitive environment and will serve as a key member of the overall planning and management team within the University.
Key elements of the role will be to motivate and manage change, energize and lead a committed faculty, and promote community and corporate partnerships for the School.
The Dean will articulate a vision for outreach resulting in investment from partnerships with corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors to initiate and implement new programs and scholarships for academic advancement in the School of Business and Public Administration.
The new Dean will have a strong leadership background, will be committed to ensuring the academic integrity of the University, and will be comfortable working within a collective bargaining environment. Working collaboratively with other divisions within the University is essential.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a record of administrative and academic leadership in higher education; an active, open, and collaborative working style; and a genuine enthusiasm for rigorous, creative, and effective teaching and learning.
Superior communication skills, an understanding of the mission and values of a land-grant institution, and the ability to passionately advocate for excellence in research, scholarship, and learning are required.
The winning candidate will have a well-rounded background, especially in the area of global learning and the application of technology in a fast- paced business and public administration environment.
A terminal degree in a related field, a record of scholarship, and a minimum of three years in higher education administration, with at least five years of teaching experience in higher education, are required.
Experience within the business or public administration sector will be helpful in fulfilling the requirements of this position.

Application

For a confidential discussion or to make a nomination, please contact Isaac Karaffa, Search Manager, or Dr. James Heffernan, Senior Consultant, at 800-992-9277.

Applicants may submit a letter of application and résumé only to udcbusiness@rpainc.org. Please, do not apply on our website. Additional information will be requested as needed. For guaranteed full consideration, please submit materials by October 27, 2014. UDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits
Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Residency Preference: The Residency Preference Amendment Act of 1988, D.C. Law 7-203, created a system in which provides that any applicant for employment in the Career or Educational Services who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia may claim a residency reference at the time of application. An applicant selected for an appointment based on District residency will be required to submit no less than eight (8) proofs of bona fide District residency. Bona fide District residency must be maintained from the date of appointment to the position for seven (7) consecutive years. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the (7) year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5020.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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