Excelsior University seeks a strategic and visionary leader to serve as the Dean of Business within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Reporting to the Executive Dean of the College, the Dean will oversee all academic and operational aspects of the School of Business, ensuring program excellence, accreditation compliance, and student success. This role requires engagement with accreditation bodies, industry leaders, and policy organizations to align programs with current business trends and workforce needs.

The Dean will lead strategic planning, curriculum development, and continuous improvement initiatives while fostering collaborations that enhance the school’s reputation and impact. Additionally, the Dean will champion the integration of innovative technologies in teaching and administration and drive efforts to secure external funding.

While preference is for this position to be based in Albany, NY, remote candidates will be considered if they can maintain a strong presence through regular visits.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interface with accreditation bodies to ensure alignment with best practices and expectations
• Lead the systematic collection and analysis of data to align with college, university, state, and accreditation standards.
• Engage with community leaders and organizations to promote the School's visibility and in the external market.
• Champion the School's continuous improvement and serve as a principal liaison to the Provost's Office for teaching and learning and curriculum development efforts.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Earned doctorate in business, management, economics, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Experience leading an academic program or school in business or a related field.
• Familiarity with New York State accreditation and regulatory frameworks, with preference for candidates with a strong record in business or management.
• Proven ability to work with accrediting agencies, ideally with experience leading successful accreditation reviews.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong leadership skills to manage interdisciplinary teams and coordinate across academic and administrative departments.

Expertise in data analysis, strategic planning, and grant writing.

Excellent communication skills, including public speaking and research dissemination. The hiring salary range for this position is $157,000.00 - $180,000.00. The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting