School Director, School of Business

Plymouth State University invites candidates to apply for the School Director, School of Business position. The School Director of the School of Business will occupy a unique place in the continuum of academic administrators, as leader and as the link among faculty members, staff, students, the Office of Academic Affairs and Principal Administrators. All activities and roles of the School Director of the School of Business are undertaken with the goal of furthering the best interests of the students at Plymouth State University.

School Directors serve five essential roles: (1) Academic leader of the School of Business; (2) Representative of the School of Business to the rest of the University, especially to the University administration; (3) Representative of the University leadership to the School of Business; (4) Manager of the School of Business resources; and (5) Representative of the School of Business and the University to external bodies.

Strategy and Leadership (30%)

• Coordinating the development of and implementation of the School of Business’ Vision, Mission, and Goals in alignment with the University’s Vision, Mission, and Values
• Leading and coordinating the School of Business’ strategic planning
• Leading School of Business efforts toward achieving the University’s strategic goals and initiatives
• Leading and coordinating curriculum development of Programs in the School of Business
• Leading the School of Business’ recruitment and retention initiatives
• Supporting Program and School of Business fundraising initiatives, as well as public outreach and services, in accordance with PSU and USNH policies
• Engaging in any additional responsibilities specific to the School of Business and its Programs
• Providing leadership through times of limited resources and significant change, and managing challenges to achieve long-term stability
  

Assessment, Accreditation, and Evaluation (30%)

• Evaluating overall School of Business quality in instruction, scholarly and creative productivity, and service responsibilities
• Overseeing assessment activities for all Programs in the School of Business and the incorporation of data into Program curriculum and activities
• Leading and coordinating with School of Business faculty all Program accreditation and discipline reporting activities, as appropriate
• Following HR and OAA Guidelines on evaluating the School of Business faculty and staff coordinating the professional development of the faculty in the School of Business
• Supervising, evaluating, and supporting Programs/School of Business in a manner that promotes excellence in teaching, service, and scholarly/creative productivity
• Advising and providing recommendations to the Provost on University policies and procedures, especially in the academic area
  
  

Management and Operations (40%)

• Managing the School of Business budget
• Leading and coordinating all operational academic needs such as scheduling, and faculty workloads with School of Business programs, faculty, and staff in communication with OAA
• Assessing and making recommendations to the OAA about the distribution and utilization of School of Business facilities and spaces
• Recruiting, supervising, and promoting the retention of faculty and staff in the School of Business
• Providing recommendations regarding sabbaticals and other leaves for School of Business faculty to the sabbatical committee
• Supervising faculty and programs support staff in the School of Business
• Teaching up to 1 course (3-4 credits) in load per semester, only if necessary
  
  

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience

• Terminal degree in their field or at least three years of experience directing unit or center
• A well-rounded selection of as many of the KSAs/Competencies (soft skills) listed below as possible
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and management instincts and skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
• Willingness to collaborate and work with others, including faculty, staff, administration, students, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work well with persons of different working styles
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective organizational skills
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment to take care of multiple concurrent issues and needs
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Appropriate professional behavior
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about sensitive issues
• Ability to understand budgeting and manage budgets
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate and at least five years of experience directing a center or unit
  
  

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References
  
  

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

Plymouth State University offers high-quality baccalaureate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs. Through research and innovative community partnerships, the University contributes to the economic, social, cultural, and environmental development of the North Country and Lakes Region of New Hampshire and beyond.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range

$100,000.00 - $450,000.00

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Plymouth