Associate Dean (Sanchez School of Business)

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M International University seeks an Associate Dean for the A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business.

This role leads academic operations, accreditation, and continuous improvement while collaborating with division chairs, program directors, faculty, and staff to implement strategic priorities. The Associate Dean will oversee accreditation dashboards, ensure compliance, and build organizational systems.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Experience with accreditation, assessment, or institutional effectiveness.
• Record of scholarly achievement for tenure-track appointment.
• Demonstrated leadership in academic administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead School initiatives aligning with priorities and timelines.
• Develop systems and processes to improve efficiency and accountability.
• Coordinate multiple projects with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Lead AACSB accreditation activities and ongoing reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Terminal degree in Business Administration

Tools

Office productivity tools

Job description

Job Title

Associate Dean (Sanchez School of Business)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School Of Business

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean provides operational leadership for the A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business-an AACSB-accredited business school comprising undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs, three Centers, and a Banking Academy that serve over 1,800 students.

Specifically, the Associate Dean leads academic operations, accreditation, and continuous improvement initiatives while working collaboratively with division chairs, program directors, faculty, and staff to ensure that strategic priorities are effectively implemented and sustained over time. The successful candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and a demonstrated ability to build organizational systems, coordinate complex multi-stakeholder initiatives, and consistently deliver measurable results in an academic environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• 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.

Accreditation Leadership

• 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.

Organizational Leadership

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Terminal degree in Business Administration or a closely related discipline appropriate for a tenured appointment within one of the academic programs offered by the Sanchez School.

Experience

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful track record of:

• Implementing complex organizational initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and firm deadlines.
• Developing organizational systems, workflows, or accountability processes that improved operational effectiveness or organizational performance.
• Leading AACSB accreditation activities, including assurance of learning, strategic planning, Continuous Improvement Reviews, or related accreditation processes.
• Serving as an associate dean, assistant dean, department chair, program director, or in a comparable academic leadership role.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• AACSB accreditation standards and continuous improvement processes.
• Word processing, spreadsheet, and data management applications.
• Policies and procedures of the Texas A&M University System or the ability to acquire such knowledge quickly.

Ability to:

• Build organizational systems that improve efficiency, accountability, and long-term operational effectiveness.
• Implement School priorities by working collaboratively with university colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Solve complex organizational challenges by exercising sound professional judgment and communicating effectively.

Licensing / Professional Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

General office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Supervision of Others

This position supervises assigned personnel.

Other Requirements

• Evening and weekend work may occasionally be required.
• Position may require local, in-state, and out-of-state travel.
• Position requires regular on-campus, face-to-face interactions.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.