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Dean of the School of Business and Justice Studies

Posting Number S00600

Position Type Full Time

Hours/Schedule Standard Utica College business hours: 8:00am -5:00pm Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Campus Main Campus, Utica NY

Date Position Available 08/01/2026

Posted Salary $150,000 - $160,000 per year.

FLSA Status Exempt

Benefits Eligible Yes

If yes, please select: All Benefits

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The Dean of the School of Business and Justice Studies provides leadership to staff and faculty within the School, upholding Utica University’s tradition of excellence in teaching and learning with emphasis on individual student attention and high-impact practices.

Location Utica, NY

Application Deadline

*Full consideration by*:

Open Until Filled Yes

Major Responsibilities

Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean of the School of Business and Justice Studies advocates for and directs the academic operation of the School. They will provide leadership to support and enhance the School’s commitment to academic excellence, scholarly values, and professional study rooted in a strong liberal education in order to inspire and educate each student.

The Dean of the School of Business and Justice Studies is responsible for maintaining the quality of the academic environment of the School through the development and assessment of curriculum and the facilitation of teaching and research in an increasingly diverse community of faculty, students, and staff. The Dean advises the Provost on all matters pertaining to the School and works collaboratively with the other Deans to fulfill the academic mission of the institution. The Dean is expected to maintain a strong presence on the campus.

Driving Responsibilities

Travel

Supervises All personnel within the academic school.

Education & Experience Qualifications

To be considered for the position, candidates must have earned a terminal degree or equivalent professional experience in a discipline offered within the School.

Furthermore, the successful candidate must:

+ hold a distinguished record of progressively advanced leadership experiences;

+ possess a demonstrated responsibility for a broad range of organizational areas, including:

+ assessment;

+ strategic planning;

+ Faculty development;

+ operational budgeting; and

+ personnel processes and procedures;

+ have outstanding listening, writing, and communication skills; and

+ possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Skills/Abilities

Additional preferred experiences include:

+ the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with all members of the University community – to listen, to engage, to persuade, and to foster individual and community-wide development;

+ the ability to serve as an advocate for the School to internal and external constituencies, including involvement in friend- and fund-raising activities and relationship-building;

+ an appreciation and demonstrated advocacy for the importance of a liberal education for students in professional, pre-professional, and STEM -focused programs;

+ experience with or understanding of shared governance

+ experience leading in a collectively bargained environment, honesty, integrity, common sense, good judgment, energy, and a sense of humor.

Applicant Documents Instructions

Utica University encourages applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications and demonstrable commitments to fostering an inclusive society.

Application materials should include:

+ Cover letter

+ Curriculum vitae

+ Contact information for five professional references

Additional information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII , this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

+ HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

+ HigherEdJobs.com

+ InsideHigherEd.com

+ Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

+ Ithaca Journal

+ Personal Referral

+ Utica University Website

+ Albany Times Union

+ Binghamton Press & Sun

+ careerbuilders.com

+ centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

+ Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

+ Elmira Star Gazette

+ Utica University Online Employment Website

+ DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

+ Historically Black Colleges and Universities

+ Indeed.com

+ Current Utica University Employee

+ Referred by a Utica University Employee

+ Referred by a non Utica University Employee

+ Twitter

+ LinkedIn-Job Posting

+ LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

+ Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

+ Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

+ Albany Times Union-newspaper

+ Facebook

+ Job Fair

+ Search Firm

+ NCAA

+ PRISM Network

+ HBCU Connect

+ DiverseJobs

+ Other

+ * Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume / Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter

Optional Documents

+ Other Document #1

+ Other Document #2