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Dean, Knauss School of Business

Employer
University of San Diego
Location
San Diego, California (US)
Salary
Competitive
Date posted
Dec 6, 2024
Website
https://www.sandiego.edu/
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Position Type
Deans, Executive, Business Deans
Employment Level
Senior-Level
Employment Type
Full Time

University of San Diego

Dean, Knauss School of Business

Informed by its core mission and values, and dedicated to the ongoing legacy of its founders, the University of San Diego is committed to confronting humanity's urgent challenges and empowering its students to live fulfilling lives as responsible, global citizens. USD's community of scholars are committed to educating the whole person — intellectually, physically, spiritually, emotionally, socially and culturally. The University provides a character-building education that fosters independent thought, innovation, integrity, analytical thinking, and an open-minded and collaborative worldview.

USD is a contemporary Catholic university, grounded in the liberal arts and anchored along an international border, advancing academic excellence to create a more inclusive, sustainable, and hopeful world. Strengthened by the Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of San Diego confronts humanity’s challenges by fostering peace, working for justice, and leading with love.

Founded in 1949, USD is the youngest Catholic institution on the U.S. News & World Report list of top 100 universities in the United States. It was recently ranked by Princeton Review as #3 in Quality of Life and #10 in Best Run Colleges. Other rankings include #4 in Promoting Public Service (Washington Monthly).

Founded in 1972 with the visionary belief that global partnerships are the key to the future of business, the Knauss School of Business excels at entrepreneurship and innovation, global business, ethical leadership, and business analytics. The Knauss School develops socially responsible leaders with a global mindset through academically rigorous, relevant, and values-based education and research. The School serves as a model of outstanding global business education, a leader in high-quality business research, and a magnet for the most dedicated and innovative faculty and staff.

Knauss enrolls more than 1,375 undergraduate and 350 graduate students and offers 11 majors, 13 minors, several specialty master’s programs, and a variety of MBA programs. The School also houses four centers or institutes that enhance the student experience and build practitioner relationships with the business community. All MBA students and most undergraduates take advantage of opportunities the School offers to acquire international experience.

The School is internationally recognized, both locally and globally, as indicated by a selection of recent rankings:

  • #1 Most beautiful campus in American (Princeton Review)
  • #2 Business school for undergraduates in California (Poets and Quants)
  • #5 Undergraduate study abroad participation (Institute for International Education)
  • #8 Most diverse MBA in the nation (Bloomberg Businessweek)
  • #8 Best green MBA (Princeton Review)

The Dean leads all academic, administrative, and fiscal aspects of the Knauss School. The Dean is also responsible for maintaining and strengthening strategic relationships with alumni, benefactors, the local community, and industry leaders. The Dean articulates the strategic priorities and growth of the academic programs in the Knauss School of Business to enhance the visibility, brand, and reputation locally and globally. The Dean advances the mission and vision of the School with transparent decision-making and an understanding of bottom-line fiscal implications.

Candidates are expected to hold a doctorate in one of the disciplines in the School and an exemplary record of academic achievement. In addition, strong candidates should demonstrate experience in most of the following areas:

  • Developing and guiding strategy in increasingly responsible administrative roles;
  • Motivating and leading faculty and staff in a consultative and inspirational manner;
  • Engaging external audiences to raise an institution’s profile and reputation; and
  • Fostering a culturally aware environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nominations, inquiries, and expressions of interest should be directed to: usddean@russellreynolds.com.

The University of San Diego is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the campus community. The Department of Human Resources is dedicated to providing resources and guidance in support of the University’s a commitment to equal opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity. We strive to promote and sustain policies and practices that will ensure equity for the university community and compliance with all federal, state, and local employment and civil rights laws.

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