Dean of the Hasan School of Business

The Hasan School of Business (HSB) is the premier provider of business education in the southern Colorado region, providing high-quality undergraduate and graduate education for a diverse student population, preparing students to become leaders in business, government, and industry.  The HSB is AACSB-accredited and consists of 24 full-time faculty and approximately 15 adjunct faculty serving over 500 undergraduate and 50 graduate students.  It offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration (BSBA) with several different majors including Management, Marketing, Economics and Accounting; a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems (CIS); and a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Management and Leadership. It also offers an MBA program with an exceptionally robust 3+2 program where students can complete their Bachelor’s degree and MBA in five years.

With an enrollment of nearly 4,000 students, Colorado State University Pueblo is a fully accredited, regional comprehensive state university that provides social, educational, and cultural opportunities to its constituents. Designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution, the University boasts a friendly student body that is among the most diverse in Colorado at nearly 50 percent minority.  Colorado State University Pueblo is also proud of its designation as a military-friendly institution due to its history of supporting active duty and veteran students. 

We transform students, innovate in teaching, conduct ourselves with professionalism and engage with and positively impact our stakeholders.  The intellectual pursuits of our faculty focus primarily on applied scholarship and instructional development.  Our outreach activities—developed in partnership with the community—serve to enhance the quality of life and economic well-being in Southern Colorado.

Description of Job

The Dean of the School of Business drives the college's strategic vision, fostering innovation, collaboration, and fiscal responsibility. This full-time administrative professional position strengthens fundraising efforts, builds community relationships, and champions student success through recruitment, retention, and program analysis. The Dean leads curriculum advancement, ensuring academic excellence and regional distinction in business programs. By recruiting and mentoring top faculty, the Dean cultivates a culture of trust and professional growth. This position engages with both university and community initiatives, ensuring the college thrives and contributes to the surrounding community and region.

Primary Duties:
Works Collaboratively.  Develops an Environment of Trust.

• Provides leadership to the School of Business and strengthens relationships with different stakeholders for the HSB.
• Develops and cultivates a strategic vision for the college.
• Communicates the goals of the University and HSB to faculty, staff, students and community.
• Collaborates with other deans and the provost on academic policies and procedures, academic concerns and issues, and student retention and recruitment issues.

Strengthens Fundraising and Corporate Engagement:

• Strengthens relationships with external community and regional partners. 
• Recruits and cultivates new and continuing external donors for annual giving and endowment.   
• Identifies and supports federal and other external grant writing as well as legislative funding.   
• Identifies and pursues funding partnerships.

Supports a Culture of Student Success:

• Leads the school’s academic programs to ensure the highest quality.
• Provides leadership in the development and review of curriculum.
• Analyzes data from programs to ensure student success, identify trends, and develop future plans.  
• Supports and leads academic and student success initiatives.  
• Supports and leads assessment and accreditation efforts.
• Oversees, leads and approves the development of appropriate and effective schedules of degree, classes and teaching assignments.

Engages Student Recruitment and Retention:

• Supports and leads student recruitment and retention efforts in the HSB. 
• Identifies best practices to increase enrollment.  

Advances the Curriculum and Quality of Academic Programs:

• Leads reporting and accreditation activities
• Prepares and submits reports for AACSB, CCCHE and the Board of Governors of the CSU System
• Maintains AACSB accreditation by working with faculty and AACSB.
• Prepares and manages accreditation visits.
• Leads assessment activities.  Stays abreast of best practices and ensures that HSB maintains active and effective assurance of learning activities.

Develops and Advances Professional Development and Recruitment

• Determines and develops best practices to attract and retain high quality faculty and staff members. 
• Mentors faculty and professional staff.  
• Facilitates and approves professional development activities.
• Encourages faculty and staff to apply for grants and submit publications.
• Evaluates faculty and staff.  Recommends tenure, promotion, continuation or termination of faculty.
• Resolves personnel issues in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Recommends disciplinary action to the Provost when appropriate.
• Considers and works with faculty to develop an appropriate mix of curriculum.

Promotes and Executes Sound Fiscal Management
Develops, tracks and is responsible for HSB’s budgets.   Develops annual operating budgets and ensures that university resources are efficiently allocated and utilized.  Monitors and maintains budgetary controls and accountability.  

Ancillary Duties:
Other duties as assigned.

Salary
$160,000 - $185,000

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD from an accredited institution
  +
  MBA or Master’s degree in one of the discipline areas of the HSB
• Excellent written communication skills
• At least five years of management or administrative experience
• Experience working in a shared governance environment
• Minimum three years (3) experience at a culturally diverse institution
• Professional experience with building community partnerships and fundraising
• Experience in budget preparation and fiscal management
• Experience in a position or activity that required excellent verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in a discipline of the HSB
• At least five years (5) higher education administrative experience in leadership positions working with faculty and administration
• Extensive experience developing business community partnerships leading to experiential curriculum or experiential opportunities for students
• Experience working in a culturally diverse educational environment.
• Experience with online programs and graduate programs
• An understanding of the business environment and an ability to identify emerging business trends for students and the HSB
• Experience with AACSB review
• Experience developing and utilizing community advisory boards
• Experience in teaching, research and service sufficient to warrant appointment as a tenured full professor

Supplemental Information

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position: 

• a letter of intent (cover letter) detailing the extent to which you meet the posted minimum and preferred qualifications for this position  
• a current resume or CV 
• unofficial or official transcripts showing required degree conferred
• current contact information for three professional references either within the online application or as an attachment
• Applications submitted without the required attachments above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.
  
  Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; applications received by 3pm Monday, November 11th, 2024, will receive full consideration.
  
  About Colorado State University Pueblo
  Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students.  CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small student-to-faculty ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.
   
  CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution.  Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.  
   
  Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of STEM houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report.  CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.
   
  At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience.  Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.
   

  Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical and prescription insurance
  • Dental insurance 
  • Vision insurance 
  • Flexible benefit plan 
  • Basic term life insurance 
  • Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance 
  • Long-term disability insurance 
  • Employee assistance program 
  • Travel accident insurance 
  • Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance 
  • Annual and sick leave
  • Retirement plans
  • Employee and dependent tuition discounts
  • State employee discounts via BenefitHub

  Other incentives include various on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.

  
  About Pueblo, Colorado 
  The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air, and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking, or skiing in the mountains to the west.  The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.
   
  CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.
   
  The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.
   
  Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.
   
  It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities.  If you need accommodations, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity at (719) 549-2441 or hr@csupueblo.edu.
   
  In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety. 
   
  Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.