Job Description:
The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer


Salary $190,000.00 Annually
Job Type Exempt Staff Full Time
Division Dean Business & Prof Studies
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 202400189
Opening Date 12/13/2024

Description

The Dean is responsible for the leadership and management of all academic programs, human resources, budget, facilities, equipment, and students in the Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies. The Dean reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and serves as a member of the Provost Council.

About The Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies
The Harmon College of Business and Professional Studies is organized into eight academic departments and four academic support units (Max B Swisher Skyhaven Airport, the Missouri Safety Center, Welch-Schmidt Center for Communication Disorders, and the Marriage and Family Therapy Clinic). The college is composed of approximately 140 full-time faculty and staff with an annual budget of approximately $20 million. In the Fall 2024 semester, the college enrolled 1,732 undergraduate and 747 graduate students across 18 undergraduate and 9 master’s degree programs. Additional certificate and minors are available, as well. Several programs in the college hold specialized accreditation. The Harmon Professional Edge program is a signature college program for undergraduate students designed to develop prepare students for the world of professional work through curricular and co-curricular opportunities.

Examples of Duties

College leadership-40%

• Addresses college challenges and provides effective management of existing resources and operations
• Provides leadership for strategic planning in the college in alignment with university strategic planning efforts
• Supports curriculum development and specialized accreditation activities within the college
• Securesandprovidesnecessaryresourcestomeetcollegemissionandgoals
• Conducts well-organized, results-oriented meetings
• Develops academic leadership skills in all direct reports
• Engages external stakeholders in the efforts of the college and works with Alumni/Foundation staff to develop and raise private funds for the college

Human Resource management- 20%

• Builds the college leadership team and maintains a collegial cooperative environment
• Develops and maintains the annual college staffing plan with the Director for Academic Affairs Operations
• Oversees annual promotion, tenure, academic leave, and faculty evaluation processes within the college
• Communicates in a professional manner with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Keepscolleaguesinformedaboutissues,decision,andpoliciesrelatedtothecollege
• Encourages others to express their professional opinions
• Createsanenvironmentwherecolleaguesarecomfortableapproachingthedeanwithconcerns

Financial, Facilities, and Inventory Management- 30%

• Works closely with budget staff to manage college resources
• Assures effective use of college resources
• Leads college academic facilities construction and renovation efforts
• Maintains accurate records and oversight of college budgets and inventory
  
  

Professional development- 10%
Encourages and supports the professional development of faculty members and staff
Engages in activities to enhance one’s own professional development annually

Typical Qualifications

Education:
Terminal degree in field appropriate for the college required

Experience:

• Associate Professor or Professor with tenure in an academic discipline in the college required
• Five years’ university experience as a department chair or higher required
• Experience managing grant-funded and revenue-based support units preferred
• Experience raising private gifts preferred
• Experience leading academic facilities construction and renovation projects preferred
• Experience leading online and hybrid programs preferred
• University or specialized accreditation experience preferred

Special Instructions:

Full-time benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

Benefits

Our faculty and staff are the university’s most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:

• 28.75% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;

• Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;

• Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;

• Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;

• University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;

• Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.

• The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.

• The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.

• An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;

• UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.

To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page!

AgencyUniversity of Central Missouri (UCM)Address PO Box 800

Warrensburg, Missouri, 64093-5299 Phone(660) 543-4255
Website https://www.ucmo.edu/

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