Dean of the Caudill School of Business
Company: Bluefield College
Location: Bluefield
Posted on: February 23, 2021
Job Description:
Bluefield College Employment Opportunities Bluefield College is
a Christ-centered, multicultural learning community that values and
seeks faculty and staff who represent diverse backgrounds and
perspectives, are committed to diversity, work effectively with
diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich
cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. The College is seeking a
qualified candidate to serve as the Dean of the Caudill School of
Business PRIMARY PURPOSE/SCOPE The Dean of the Caudill School of
Business is responsible for supporting the vision and mission of
Bluefield College by providing leadership to on-campus and online
education efforts that enables the college to be nimble, strategic,
entrepreneurial, and responsive to trends of a broad range of
business education. Additionally, the Dean will lead collaborative
efforts to establish academic programs, marketing and recruitment
strategies, and approaches to learning that encourage on-campus and
online education to be relevant for the marketplace while
anticipating educational needs for future industries in a global
economy. The role is to be performed in a way that is in harmony
with the Christian principles and philosophy of Bluefield College.
The Vice President for Academic Affairs will oversee and manage all
professional activities of the position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES,
RESPONSIBILITIES, AND FUNCTIONS Teach an instructional load of 18
to 21 credit hours per calendar year in qualified on-campus and
online courses- following all criteria listed within the College
Catalog and Faculty Handbook.
- Serve on Dean and Faculty committees as assigned, attend
organizational meetings, partake in Commencement activities, and be
present at chapel services
- Serve as the Dean for the Caudill School of Business for the
College, responsible for the day-to-day leadership and oversight of
Bluefield College's undergraduate, certificate, and undergraduate
online business programs
- Serve as a valued strategic business partner with the
Appalachian Summit Center (ASC) to design, develop and implement
programs that are mutually beneficial to the Caudill School of
Business, the College, the community, and the Center.
- Serve on community business organizations that mutually benefit
the Caudill School of Business, the College, and the community
- Coordinate strategies to increase enrollment, brand awareness,
and digital marketing presence for new business programs
- Coordinate academic programs, collaborate with student services
and Admissions, assign faculty, and advise students, as needed
- Communicate regularly with students, area representatives, and
college administrators in a problem-solving and decision-making
capacity
- Lead efforts to track student retention; support academic and
customer service-focused efforts to retain students in all business
programs
- Work with the academic departments to hire skilled and capable
faculty members
- Ensure up-to-date information is represented in the Academic
Catalog, on the web, and in other areas. TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING
- Work with BC's Schools & Colleges to update and maintain
business education curricula within the Learning Management System
and at site locations (as needed)
- Maintain documents and learning-tools databases used to support
business education services
- Evaluate business education learning methods and course content
to ensure it meets 21st century remote and virtual learning
pedagogy
- Develop and implement strategies to promote, enhance, and
enrich teaching through present and emerging technologies
SUPERVISION Supervise Business Department Chair, business faculty
and staff
- Assist the Chair in managing the course schedule for each term;
implement improvements to the process and procedures
- Collaborate with the Dean of Online programs, eLearning
Technologist in orienting, training, and developing business
faculty
- Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with
employees, focus groups, or consultation with faculty, staff, and
students
- Collaborate with pertinent faculty, administrative staff,
information technology, media and creative services, and the
library to ensure a quality educational experience for students and
faculty
- Supervise the implementation of faculty training and
development opportunities
- Review instructional styles and best practices in higher
education as it pertains to business programs
- Create and enhance a faculty/ staff professional development
plan to meet initiatives and strategies PROGRAM ASSESSMENT,
ACCREDITATION AND DEVELOPMENT Develop a holistic Institutional
Effectiveness and Assessment plan for on-campus and online
education
- Lead efforts of accreditation compliance for business
education-including seeking and maintaining state
authorizations
- Provide the Vice President of Academic Affairs with reports on
institutional effectiveness and assessment of services, technology,
and learning resource needs business
- Conduct and administer on-going needs assessments, strategic
learning assessments, and quality assurance assessments to develop
the basis for curricula, training and overall education
development
- Use market data to direct the design and development process
for new program offerings and traditional-to-online/distance
education courses development
- Develop, implement, and assist in enforcing policies and
procedures as they relate to business programs
- Develop a 3 and 5-year strategic plan for the Caudill School of
Business with the College Leadership Team
- Encourage unity of vision and purpose by integrating activities
for on-campus and Online Programs with co-curricular programs
- Lead collaborative development and strategic efforts in
marketing, recruitment, and branding initiatives with the
Enrollment Management Team for business programs OTHER
RESPONSIBILITIES Serve on search committees for recruiting and
hiring business faculty and staff
- Share recommendations and observations with Vice President of
Academic Affairs and Vice President of Enrollment Management
pertaining to the performance of online and distance education
faculty and staff, including administrative staff and support team
members, and in the writing/renewal of their contracts
- Support the work of the President, Vice President for Academic
Affairs, and Vice-- President for Enrollment Management
- Travel to remote locations as needed
- Work evening hours as needed KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of
the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
- Possess a faith and commitment to Jesus Christ
- Be a highly motivated self-starter
- Demonstrate a professional demeanor and presentation in dealing
with the College constituency
- Be experienced in Learning Management Systems and electronic
media and knowledge of how to best educate pertinent individuals
regarding the use of such
- Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced
learning technologies
- Possess the ability to speak to audiences in a coherent and
professional manner
- Possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and writing
skills
- Demonstrate effective time management for multi-tasking daily
functions
- Demonstrate empathy for student life issues and an
understanding of the specific needs and learning styles of adult
students
- Possess strong problem-solving skills coupled with appropriate
instinct and timely initiative
- Hold a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution
with at least 18 graduate credits in an academic discipline
- Have at least two years of experience teaching or working in an
online environment
- Have at least three years of supervisory/management experience
with a track record of successful leadership
- Have proven ability to inspire and motivate others
- Possess business acumen and an understanding of planning,
budgets, and institutional operations
- Have experience hiring, training, and developing personnel
ERGONOMIC REQUIREMENTS
- Physical Demands The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is
not necessarily a physically demanding job but does require a great
deal of walking and possible climbing. Normal responsibilities
should not afford the risks of accidental injury.
- Specialized Equipment Requirements The use of specialized
equipment listed here is representative of equipment an employee
may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position
requires no specialized equipment other than equipment typically
used in a modern office environment, including personal computers,
calculators, copiers, and fax machines.
- Working Conditions and Environment The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the duties, responsibilities,
and functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties,
responsibilities, and functions. This position has no specific
working conditions; the work environment is typical to that of a
small private college, with physical remote site locations within
50 miles of Bluefield College, VA. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS This
position is subject to at least an annual evaluation based upon the
job duties, responsibilities, and functions as set forth above as
well as Communication, Job/Technical Knowledge,
Teamwork/Cooperation, Initiative/Interest/Motivation,
Adaptability/Flexibility, Stewardship, and Safety. APPROVALS The
job duties, responsibilities, functions, and requirements
delineated above should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive list
of the same. Additional duties, responsibilities, functions, and
requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate. Bluefield
College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties,
responsibilities, and functions, or combine positions at any time.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is
possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably
accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will
be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the
employee or others or which impose undue hardships on Bluefield
College. Position descriptions are not intended as and do not
create employment contracts. Bluefield maintains its status as an
at-will employer. Hard copy application materials may be sent to
Judy Pedneau, Director of Human Resources at Bluefield College,
3000 College Avenue, Bluefield, VA 24605, jpedneau@bluefield.edu.
Bluefield College is a private, not-for-profit institution
affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia.
Bluefield College shall not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age,
religion, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any
other basis on which the College is prohibited from discrimination
under local, state, or federal law, in its employment or in the
provision of its services, including but not limited to its
programs and activities, admissions, educational policies,
scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other
College-administered programs. This institution encourages women,
minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.
To be considered for this position, all application requirements
listed above must be completed.
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