University of Miami

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The University of Miami is seeking applications and nominations for its next Dean, School of Business Administration (SBA). A private research university with more than 16,000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse academic community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. Founded in 1929, the University of Miami School of Business Administration brings together an outstanding faculty, the best and brightest students, first-class facilities, and a curriculum that integrates theory with real-world experiential learning. Serving 2,330 undergraduate students and 900 graduate students, the school is centered in a truly global environment - a hub of international business that is home to nearly 1,200 multinational firms.

Reporting to the Vice President and Provost, the Dean will assume leadership at a critical point in its evolution. As a university, UM has become increasingly well-ranked and recognized, given its strong, accomplished faculty and market-responsive programs; the business school mirrors the institutional trajectory. The Dean will chart a vision for the SBA (in conjunction with the faculty) and will ensure, above all else, that the SBA has the resources essential for a top business school. These resources will come from various channels: fundraising that keeps pace with the advancement trends across business education; continue degree and non-degree (executive education) program development; and innovative, new partnerships for the SBA with other schools at UM.

The Dean will be a good strategist, with the skill and drive to seize upon opportunities that Miami offers by forging strong connections to the South Florida business community. Likewise, the Dean will value and recognize the importance of excellence in scholarly achievements, and will leverage UM's exceptionally collaborative culture by building strong relationships with other schools, institutes and departments across campus.

The Dean of the School of Business Administration will have overall responsibility for defining the school's strategic priorities, recruiting and retaining excellent faculty, creating and supporting educational programs of the highest quality, attracting outstanding students and creating collaborative initiatives internally and externally. The Dean is also responsible for all matters related to the School's academic programming, operations, expense and revenue budgeting, relations with alumni and supporters, and fund development on behalf of the school.

The successful candidate for this position will possess:

The academic credentials and record of scholarly achievement that merit the rank of a tenured Professor in the School of Business Administration; or
A recognized career of achievement in business.

Nomination/Application Information:Review of nominations and applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. UM will be assisted by Jackie Zavitz, Lyn Brennan and Libby Ulman of Heidrick & Struggles, Inc.

Nominations and applications should be directed to umiamibusinessdean@heidrick.com.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.