Academic Operations & Accreditation Leader

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX, seeks an Associate Dean for the Sanchez School of Business to lead academic operations, accreditation efforts, and strategic initiatives. The role partners with division chairs, program directors, and faculty to implement priorities and sustain excellence across undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate organizational excellence, judgment, and ability to implement multi-stakeholder initiatives within

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Business Administration or a closely related discipline appropriate for a tenured appointment.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting accreditation, assessment, institutional effectiveness, continuous improvement, academic administration, or closely related academic quality processes.
• Record of scholarly achievement consistent with appointment as a tenured associate professor or professor within the Sanchez School.
• Experience implementing complex organizational initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and firm deadlines.
• Leading AACSB accreditation activities, including assurance of learning, strategic planning, Continuous Improvement Reviews, or related processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of School initiatives to ensure timely execution and alignment with School priorities.
• Develop organizational systems and operational processes that improve efficiency, accountability, communication, and long-term organizational effectiveness.
• Coordinate multiple concurrent projects involving faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders while maintaining accountability and established timelines.
• Proactively identify and remove implementation barriers while developing practical solutions to emerging operational challenges.
• Lead and coordinate all AACSB accreditation activities, including assurance of learning and preparation for Continuous Improvement Reviews.
• Interpret accreditation standards and translate them into sustainable organizational systems and continuous improvement practices.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve accreditation dashboards, reporting systems, and accountability mechanisms.
• Monitor progress toward accreditation milestones, evaluate organizational performance, and ensure continued compliance and continuous improvement.
• Provide guidance related to accreditation, assessment, academic policies, and operational processes to support consistent implementation across the School.
• Build productive working relationships among division chairs, program directors, faculty, staff, students, university leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative culture emphasizing shared responsibility, accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence.
• Assist with faculty recruitment, development, and evaluation processes while supporting other administrative responsibilities assigned by the Dean.

Education

Terminal degree in Business Administration or a closely related discipline

Job description

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX, seeks an Associate Dean for the Sanchez School of Business to lead academic operations, accreditation efforts, and strategic initiatives. The role partners with division chairs, program directors, and faculty to implement priorities and sustain excellence across undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate organizational excellence, judgment, and ability to implement multi-stakeholder initiatives within