Clinton College

HBCU in Rock Hill, SC

Dean for the School of Business and Professional Studies

School Leadership & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRock Hill, SC, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A doctoral degree in a related field is required.
A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience is required.
Experience with curriculum and accreditation is required.
A strong understanding of student success strategies is required.
Strong communication and organizational skills are required.
Experience working with diverse populations is required.
The ability to work in dynamic environments is required.
Willingness to adapt and collaborate is required.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute academic policies and programs for the School of Business and Professional Studies.
Develop strategies to achieve educational goals and objectives.
Serve as liaison officer with accrediting agencies housed under the unit.
Use long-range strategic planning to develop, integrate, facilitate, and accomplish College and departmental goals aligned with the College mission, in collaboration with Department Chairs.
Motivate academic and workforce faculty to expedite relevant and quality curriculum and instructional development.
Support and facilitate noncredit-to-credit pathways to expand opportunities and strengthen student success.
Provide strategic direction and leadership for all academic programs within the School.
Oversee curriculum development, revision, and assessment.
Ensure programs meet accreditation standards.
Monitor enrollment trends and student outcomes.
Plan, budget, and manage initiatives and projects.
Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Recruit, retain, and graduate students.
Develop and implement enrollment growth strategies.
Identify and develop new academic programs.
Manage the School's budget.
Support graduate program development.
Establish internships and job placement opportunities.
Oversee day-to-day operations.
Lead meetings and represent the School.
Promote programs and achievements.
Provide reports to the Provost.

Description

Title: Dean for the School of Business and Professional Studies

Department: Academic Affairs

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

Supervises: Yes

JOB SUMMARY:

The School of Business and Professional Studies at Clinton College invites applications to fill the position of Dean with a start date of July 1, 2026. The Dean is expected to design, develop, and execute academic policies and programs for the School of Business and Professional Studies. The incumbent will develop strategies to achieve educational goals and objectives. Serves as liaison officer with accrediting agencies housed under this unit of the College. The Dean utilizes long-range strategic planning to develop, integrate, facilitate, and accomplish the College and Departmental goals, in alignment with the mission of the College, and in collaboration with the Department Chairs. The Dean motivates academic and workforce faculty to expedite relevant and quality curriculum and instructional development. Supports and facilitates noncredit to credit pathways to expand opportunities and strengthen student success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide strategic direction and leadership for all academic programs within the School.

- Oversee curriculum development, revision, and assessment.

- Ensure programs meet accreditation standards.

- Monitor enrollment trends and student outcomes.

- Plan, budget, and manage initiatives and projects.

- Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

- Recruit, retain, and graduate students.

- Develop and implement enrollment growth strategies.

- Identify and develop new academic programs.

- Manage the School's budget.

- Support graduate program development.

- Establish internships and job placement opportunities.

- Oversee day-to-day operations.

- Lead meetings and represent the School.

- Promote programs and achievements.

- Provide reports to the Provost.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Strong communication and organizational skills.

- Ability to work in dynamic environments.

- Experience working with diverse populations.

- Willingness to adapt and collaborate.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Doctoral degree in a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience.
Experience with curriculum and accreditation.
Strong understanding of student success strategies.
Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Requirements

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

- Cover Letter

- Curriculum Vitae

- Unofficial Transcripts

- Leadership Philosophy

- Three Letters of Recommendation

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Apply online https://www.clintoncollege.edu/about/employment/

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Employment is contingent upon a background check. Clinton College is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Company

Clinton College

HBCU in Rock Hill, SC

Clinton College is a private historically Black Christian college in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It offers associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs, along with certificates, in liberal arts and professional fields.

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