Dean of College of Business and Human Services

Position: Dean of College of Business and Human Services

Department: Academic Affairs

Campus: North Manchester, IN

Target Hire Date: January 2025

Manchester University is now accepting applications for the Dean of College of Business and Human Services. This role requires visionary leadership to advance the mission, values, and strategic plan of the University, fostering excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The Dean serves as a key advocate for faculty, staff, and students, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and driving innovation in academic programming and student success initiatives.

• Lead strategic planning and program growth aligned with University goals.
• Oversee college operations, including budgeting, planning, and evaluation.
• Develop and implement long-range goals for academic programs and faculty development.
• Ensure compliance with regional and professional accreditation requirements.
• Serve as liaison between faculty and University administration, promoting strong communication.
• Manage personnel decisions, including recruitment, retention, evaluation, and promotion of faculty.
• Support faculty development in teaching, research, and service.
• Collaborate on fundraising strategies and advancement initiatives.
• Contribute to student recruitment and retention efforts in partnership with Admissions.
• Teach within the Dean’s academic discipline as schedule permits.

• Master’s degree required; terminal degree preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Proven leadership and management experience in higher education.
• Strong budgetary, planning, and supervisory skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in technology and data-driven decision-making.

• Respect the infinite worth of every individual
• Foster a campus culture rooted in integrity, compassion, and service
• Support a healthy work-life balance with generous time off and flexible scheduling
• Offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Invest in faculty development and encourage scholarly engagement

For more information about the position, please review the job description attached to this posting.

To apply, please select the “Apply” button to begin the application process and submit your resume/CV and cover letter.

Manchester University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to respecting the infinite worth of every individual.

We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.