Dean, Business & Engineering — Strategic Leader & Collaborator

Wilkes University; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkes University invites applicants for the next Dean of the College of Business and Engineering. Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the College's chief academic, administrative, and fiscal officer, providing strategic leadership for the Jay S.

Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, the School of Engineering, and the Department of Aerospace Studies.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in business, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible academic leadership experience.
• Experience with AACSB or ABET accreditation reviews and self-studies.
• Experience managing budgets, personnel, and strategic planning in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the College of Business and Engineering, including the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, the School of Engineering, and the Department of Aerospace Studies.
• Advance academic quality and interdisciplinary programs while upholding accreditation requirements.
• Lead fundraising, alumni, industry, and community partnerships to support students, research, and economic development.
• Oversee budgets, resources, enrollment, student success, and experiential learning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Relationship-building

Collaboration

Fundraising

Budget management

Multidisciplinary leadership

Education

Earned doctorate (PhD/EdD/DBA) in business, engineering, or related field

Job description

Wilkes University invites applicants for the next Dean of the College of Business and Engineering. Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the College's chief academic, administrative, and fiscal officer, providing strategic leadership for the Jay S.

Sidhu School of Business and Leadership, the School of Engineering, and the Department of Aerospace Studies.