Dean of the School of Business and Management

Salary: $180,000.00 - $194,888.00 Annually
Location : SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Management Confidential Full-Time
Job Number:
Division: School of Business and Management
Department: School of Business and Management
Opening Date: 10/28/2026
Bargaining Unit: 13 M/C SUNY

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

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Visit 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.