Job Description:

• Lead a curricular examination for two purposes: first, to understand area workforce needs and COBE's position in the market today and for the future; second, to assess COBE's responsiveness to the rapidly changing world of business and technology and to ensure that students are well prepared with the skills and mindset to enter the workforce and adapt to constant change.
• Serve the region surrounding the University by building partnerships with businesses and nonprofit organizations. With COBE's talented faculty, opportunities abound to serve the workforce through graduate and certificate programs, executive education, and short-term educational offerings. Partnerships will also be expected to benefit Ashland's students through increased internships and employment opportunities, as well as bringing seasoned professionals to campus to share knowledge and expertise.
• Build relationships with alumni, parents, friends, and community partners to raise funds to support Dauch College of Business and Economics and its faculty and students. Funding for program development, scholarships and internship support for students, and faculty development will be a key priority for the dean.
• Grow graduate enrollment with successes achieved through the means outlined above, among other strategies.
• Advance the interests of the University and effectively collaborate on the Academic Council, while also being an effective advocate for COBE.

Required Qualifications:

• Places student success central to all decision-making; enjoys interacting with and supporting students.
• Successive and successful leadership roles, along with financial acumen and solid experience with budget management.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to inspire and lead others to work towards common goals.
• Preferably possesses a terminal degree, experience with graduate education and accreditation, and prior success in business or industry.
• Experience working with faculty or teaching in a university setting; candidates from outside academia with a strong understanding of higher education and shared governance are welcome to apply.

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About Ashland University

Ashland University, ranked in the top tier of colleges and universities in U.S. News and World Report’s National Universities category for 2017, is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University places great emphasis on the importance of each individual. The phrase “Accent on the Individual” has been our motto for many years and, hopefully, characterizes well the nature and content of the campus environment. It means that our concern for the student extends beyond ensuring a quality education in the classroom and laboratory to include a commitment to provide a stimulating and supportive environment in every respect.Translating the ideas of our Mission Statement into the realities of everyday life is the responsibility of each Ashland University employee. These ideas must be evidenced daily in the classroom, residence halls, each teaching site, on the playing fields and in our interaction with others. It should be the goal of each Ashland University employee to ensure that our Mission Statement is not merely words on paper but a true reflection of who and what we actually are and intend to be in the future.

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