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Posted: 21-Nov-23
Location: DeKalb, Illinois
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 75028
Full-Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Overview:
Northern Illinois University (NIU), a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university located 65 miles west of Chicago invites applications for the position of Dean of the College of Business. NIU seeks an accomplished and visionary academic leader to advance NIU's strong culture of teaching, research, service, and innovation.
NIU offers the Dean an incredible opportunity to implement bold and positive new initiatives, in partnership with the President, the Provost, and a collegial group of deans and vice presidents. NIU has a stimulating university environment, supportive local community, and an enthusiastic and engaged alumni base.
NIU offers the Dean an incredible opportunity to implement bold and positive new initiatives, in partnership with the President, the Provost, and a collegial group of deans and vice presidents. NIU has a stimulating university environment, supportive local community, and an enthusiastic and engaged alumni base.
The NIU College of Business serves the greater Chicago region and beyond. The NIU College of Business Core Values – Excellence, Integrity, and Caring – provide a framework for our decisions and guides our actions. Our students come from modest beginnings, and many are the first in their families to attend college. At NIU, faculty and staff provide active learning experiences that create competencies demanded of the occupations of the future. Our model of engaged learning helps foster deep partnerships, and the resulting real-world experiences expand students' content knowledge, social and cultural aptitude, entrepreneurial mindset, and digital and data skills. Students build professional networks, put voice to their values and become changemakers in their communities and organizations. Our commitment to excellence is also expressed through our scholarship which is discipline-based and contributes to practice. Faculty are regularly recognized for their outstanding scholarly activity.
Nationally recognized, our College of Business is among the elite 5% of business schools worldwide that have AACSB accreditation in both business and accounting and is one of the nation's esteemed business schools for 34 consecutive years (since 1987) according to the U.S. News & World Report (2022 ranking). The college has a strong reputation in academic and industry circles for preparing principled business leaders of tomorrow and has deep connections with over 300 firms in Chicago and the suburbs including Fortune companies as well as entrepreneurial startups. The experiential learning model of the college is distinguished by ensuring students have the ability to integrate knowledge across functional areas to turn challenges into opportunities. Among its many achievements, our College of Business is recognized for its active engagement in the Chicago area business community as well as for its nationally and world-renowned faculty — the majority of whom served as business professionals before earning their doctorates.
Position Summary:
The Dean serves as a senior administrative officer who reports directly to the Provost and is responsible for the academic, programmatic, administrative, and fiscal leadership of the College of Business. The Dean leads the College and works in collaboration with the faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders to formulate and implement an effective strategic plan consistent with the institution-wide planning, budgeting, and evaluation process. This position develops, fosters, and maintains positive and productive relationships with key College stakeholders within and external to the University. The Dean manages the College's budget and resources effectively, transparently, and collaboratively.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership of the academic, programmatic, administrative, and fiscal endeavors of the College of Business.
- Fosters collaboration with the faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders to formulate and implement an effective strategic plan consistent with the institution-wide planning, budgeting, and evaluation process.
- Develops, fosters, and maintains positive and productive relationships with key College stakeholders within and external to the University.
- Manages the College's budget and resources effectively, transparently, and collaboratively.
- Works as a team member and plans in a way that aligns resources with goals.
- Implements bold and positive new initiatives, in partnership with the President, the Provost, and a collegial group of deans and vice presidents.
Specialty Factors (Civil Service):
N/A
Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service):
N/A
Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS):
- An earned doctorate or appropriate terminal degree.
- Faculty credentials that demonstrate teaching experience and research, scholarship, and/or creative achievement consistent with appointment to the NIU faculty at the rank of tenured full professor.
- Progressive administrative experience in higher education and demonstrated visionary leadership skills.
- Experience with budget and financial management processes, strategic planning, policy formation, and personnel management.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; NIU offers a robust benefits package.
Application Procedure:
Nomination and Application Process
Nominations and applications will be held in confidence except for finalists. Completed applications should be received by February 7, 2024, for optimal consideration; review of completed applications will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should include with their curriculum vitae a letter of application describing their relevant experiences and interest in the position, a separate diversity statement describing their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the names and contact information of at least five references. References will not be contacted without prior permission of the applicant.
Nominations and applications will be held in confidence except for finalists. Completed applications should be received by February 7, 2024, for optimal consideration; review of completed applications will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should include with their curriculum vitae a letter of application describing their relevant experiences and interest in the position, a separate diversity statement describing their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and the names and contact information of at least five references. References will not be contacted without prior permission of the applicant.
Please submit all nominations, applications, and communications to the search firm assisting NIU:
Laurie Wilder, President
Jacob Anderson, Senior Principal
Parker Executive Search
Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2875
Atlanta, GA 30328
(770) 804-1996 × 111
EEO Statement Summary:
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
[email protected]
815-753-5560
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
[email protected]
815-753-5560
About Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University's vision is to be an engine for innovation to advance social mobility; promote personal, professional and intellectual growth; and transform the world through research, artistry, teaching and outreach.The mission of Northern Illinois University is to empower students through educational excellence and experiential learning as we pursue knowledge, share our research and artistry, and engage communities for the benefit of the region, state, nation and world.
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