Dean of Global Business, Trade and Transportation

All applications must be submitted online at http://www.mdc.edu/jobs/
Job Opening ID: 1001063

Job Description:

The Dean serves as the key liaison and College spokesperson for the School and provides strong leadership for Global Business, Trade and Transportation through: strategic planning, program development, review and revision, resource development, innovation, faculty development and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The Dean has a strong external focus, which includes establishing and fostering connections with external entities related to Global Business, Trade and Transportation. The position advances strategic enrollment, student success, college completion, job placement and ensures a successful transfer experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•Represents the college and serves as the key spokesperson for Global Business, Trade and Transportation to the external community, including but not limited to, national, international, regional, and local entities
•Initiates strategic planning for Global Business, Trade and Transportation and establishes key performance indicators for success; meets or exceeds targets and ensures alignment with college-wide priorities
•Actively collaborates with Campus Presidents, Deans of the Faculty and Deans of Faculty and Student Services to develop and implement strategic enrollment management initiatives; meets or exceeds performance targets for student recruitment, enrollment, completion, and job placement in programs associated with Global Business, Trade and Transportation
•Creates and secures partnerships that meet or exceed established target goals related to increasing the number of paid student internships, grant awards, and other resources for Global Business, Trade and Transportation
•Collaborates with the Deans of Faculty to ensure availability of professional development for full-time and adjunct faculty in Global Business, Trade and Transportation so they can remain current in both industry and pedagogical trends

Minimum Requirements:

•Doctorate degree in Business or related field and six (6) years of senior level experience in higher education; or Master's degree in Business Administration or related field and seven (7) years of progressive and successful leadership in the private or public sector
•Knowledge of college educational philosophy and top management administrative practices and procedures
•Knowledge of college curricula and instructional programs
•Knowledge of workforce and academic trends in business, transportation and logistics
•Knowledge of regional and program-specific accreditation requirements, processes and criteria