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Dean of the School of Business and Management

Position Number: 9935453
Location: Brockport, United States
Position Type: Deans - Business

Dean of the School of Business and Management

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $180,000.00 - $194,888.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Management Confidential Full-Time
Job Number: 2600485
Division: School of Business and Management
Department: School of Business and Management
Opening Date: 10/28/2026
Closing:
Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

SUNY Brockport invites applicants to apply for the Dean of the School of Business and Management. The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School. The School includes the following departments: Accounting, Economics and Finance Business Administration, Public Administration, and the Small Business Development Center. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is responsible for the successful development of academic policy and the maintenance and quality of academic programs, managing the School's human and fiscal resources, and creating a positive work and learning environment that supports a culture of equity, inclusion, and kindness. In addition, the Dean recruits and hires faculty members, especially at the senior level, coordinates curriculum development, and develops the School budget.

Representing the School to external constituencies and audiences, they will work in collaboration with our advancement team to foster and maintain relationships with alumni and donors as well as engaging with faculty committees, School Leadership, Department Chairs, the Academic Affairs Leadership Team, University leadership, and industry and community partners to advance the Strategic Plan of the University and the Division. The Dean serves as the intellectual leader of the School, fostering a sense of community across departments and an environment in which educational, research, scholarship, creative activity, and public engagement can flourish. Working in collaboration with other Deans and senior administrators, the Dean of the School of Business and Management supports and promotes the mission, vision, and values of the University.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Leadership

Provides leadership for all activities in the School.
Leads the educational, research, scholarly, and public engagement activities of the School through planning, implementation and evaluation initiatives that ensure success, relevancy, and sustainability.
Develops and implements programs and services that advance the University's mission and goals and collaborates with the School's leadership team in support of these efforts, informed by the Strategic Plans.
Creates a positive work and learning environment that supports a culture of equity, inclusion, and kindness.
Establishes a culture of data-informed decision-making.
Works collaboratively, collegially, and constructively across School and Division lines.
Advocates on behalf of students and creates initiatives to increase the diversity of the student body.
Assists or advises the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs on academic matters, including accreditation, assessment, development and evaluation of academic programs, budget, and student and personnel matters.
Collaborates with other academic leaders to advance University-wide and interdisciplinary initiatives.
Maintains active communications to keep faculty and staff informed of initiatives within the Division of Academic Affairs and across the University.
Prepares School annual report.

External Constituency Relations

Represents the School to external constituencies and audiences.
Works in collaboration with Advancement to develop and implement fundraising strategies to obtain needed philanthropic support for School or Departmental initiatives.
Coordinates with Alumni Engagement in the continuing efforts to foster and maintain relationships with alumni and donors.
Develops and sustains public, private, and community partnerships.
Collaborates with faculty and staff to support public, private, and community partnerships.

Financial Management

Oversees fiscal planning, including preparation of the annual School budget.
Advocates for resource allocations based on strategic priorities informed by assessment and data.
Allocates funding for School priorities:
- Obtains financial information from the University Budget Office and monitors School and department expenditures to ensure that spending remains within annual budget limits.
- Provides management, oversight and accountability for all School budgets (State, IFR, SUTRA, BASC, etc.)

Personnel Management

Supervises and mentors Assistant Dean and Department Chairs within the School, as well as other assigned direct report personnel.
Ensures that supervision of personnel throughout the School is in accordance with SUNY and SUNY Brockport policies and procedures.
Nurtures, facilitates growth and development, and sets and upholds high standards for faculty, staff and students.
Evaluates the performance of faculty and staff and makes recommendations to the Provost about reappointments, continuing appointments, promotions, and non-renewals.
Develops strategies leading to the recruitment of diverse and talented faculty and staff.
Supports professional development for faculty and staff to promote academic integrity, high-quality instruction, and excellence in faculty scholarship/creativity activity and service.
Reviews faculty and Department Chair annual reports.
Reviews DSA/DSI recommendations in consultation with Department Chairs and makes recommendations to the Provost.
Reviews sabbatical leave requests and makes recommendations to the Provost.

Service

Participates in Deans Council and Academic Affairs Leadership Team (AALT) meetings.
Serves on or chairs University and community committees consistent with University priorities.
Maintains a contemporary understanding of higher education best practices and trends through attendance and participation in seminars and conferences related to areas of responsibility.
Attends or designates a representative for department, School, and University award ceremonies and events.

Curriculum Management

Provides oversight for developing, improving, updating and implementing the School curriculum, including online degree completion, graduate programs, and certificates.
Works with the Senior Vice Provost to prepare new and revised program proposals for SUNY and NYSED.

Other

Reviews and revises School policies and procedures consistent with University requirements and expectations. Develops new policies as needed.
Administers policies fairly and equitably.
Maintains the confidentiality of designated information.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

A terminal degree by time of appointment in a business-related discipline from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university
A minimum of three years of experience in a for-profit or nonprofit business environment, or in higher education
Proven supervisory experience with demonstrated expertise in personnel management
Experience building partnerships with alumni, community leaders, and other engaged constituencies
Demonstrated experience in project planning and management, time management, and priority setting skills

Preferred Qualifications:

A distinguished record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, appropriate for appointment at the academic rank of full professor
A successful record of academic administrative leadership as a Department Chairperson, Program Director, Associate Dean, or Dean for a minimum of three years
Experience working with external accreditations
Experience supporting students and faculty in online programs, with an understanding of their unique needs and challenges
Experience working in a collective bargaining environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated ability to work across a wide range of academic disciplines and the ability to serve as an advocate for all the programs represented in the School of Business and Management
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and make resource allocation decisions that support and promote the competing needs of units within the School
Ability to work successfully in a high stress environment, handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and a history of on-time delivery of projects; project coordination; and anticipation of issues
Knowledge of and experience with assessment and continuous improvement of academic programs
Commitment to shared governance and collaboration across disciplines
Commitment to diversity and inclusivity, with strong interpersonal and active listening skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people
Must have the ability to work as a team member, foster a cooperative work environment, and maintain effective relationships

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

37.5 hours/week: Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm.

Benefits:

This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your cover letter that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Best consideration will be given to applications submitted by January 15, 2027.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5533312/dean-of-the-school-of-business-and-management

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