Wright State University
Dean, Raj Soin College of Business
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45444
Overview
Dean, Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Raj Soin College of Business (RSCoB). Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President Academic Affairs, the Dean has executive and academic responsibility for RSCoB. The Dean will lead the college in fulfilling its vision to be a dynamic business leadership learning community that nurtures lifelong education and creates a positive impact on business and society. The Dean will support undergraduate and Master’s programs, lead a diverse faculty, uphold existing collaborative partnerships, and develop new partnerships across the University and community.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership to a diverse academic community offering 13 undergraduate programs, 11 minors, 12 certificate programs, and six Master’s degrees, including joint-degree programs.
Supervise two department chairs and their faculty; support a wide range of faculty and staff.
Nurture the college’s core assets, including reputation, intellectual property, and student standards.
Formulate and implement college goals and policies supporting student success.
Maintain AACSB and other accreditations; uphold accreditation standards.
Minimum Qualifications The University will consider candidates with significant leadership experience in academia and/or industry. Candidates whose primary leadership experience is in higher education must have at least five years of experience as a department chair or higher and an earned doctorate. Candidates whose primary leadership experience is outside of higher education must have at least five years of experience as a senior executive in an organization of significance and a bachelor’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications
A forward-looking vision for business education and the ability to collaboratively develop and implement a strategic plan.
A demonstrated commitment to data-informed decision making and a collaborative and transparent decision mode for policy development and implementation.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to inspire and engage constituents in the College, Dayton community members, and corporate partners.
Demonstrated experience developing and nurturing beneficial relationships, fostering interdisciplinary work across the University, and enhancing workforce development.
Experience with student/customer recruitment and retention.
A student-centered approach that prioritizes visibility and engagement with students across all programs to advance student success and outcomes.
A proven track record in recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top faculty or employees.
Essential Functions and Percent of Time Leadership (35%)
Provide leadership to a diverse academic community that offers 13 undergraduate programs, 11 minors, 12 certificate programs, and six Master’s degrees, including a variety of other joint-degree programs.
Provide support and direction to a wide range of individuals, including supervising two department chairs and their respective faculty.
Nurture the college’s core assets, including its reputation, intellectual property, and student standards.
Formulate and implement college goals and policy supporting student success.
Maintain AACSB and other accreditations.
Strategic Planning (25%)
Collaborate with other administrators, faculty, and staff to develop, implement, and ensure progress on the college’s and university’s strategic plans.
Champion faculty and staff development and retention.
Enhance the research culture and profile of the college.
Actively pursue inclusive excellence.
Continually improve the value and relevance of the business education offered in the college.
Operational and Change Management (20%)
Promote student success and prioritize recruitment and retention initiatives.
Encourage relations with student and community organizations and industry.
Maintain and foster collegiate partnership initiatives.
Financial, Resource, and Risk Management (20%)
Resource allocation and budget management.
Fundraising and personnel administration.
Working Conditions Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer. Employment offers may be contingent on background checks (criminal record, credit history where job related, and education verifications). An administrative review may be conducted if an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime. The university is tobacco-free as of July 1, 2017. See Human Resources for details.
Special Instructions to Applicants WittKieffer is assisting Wright State University in this search. For full consideration, materials should be received by October 31, 2025. Applications, nominations, and inquiries should be directed to Ryan Crawford and Bronwen Bares Pelaez, Ph.D. at WrightSt-RSCOBDean@wittkieffer.com.
First Consideration Date:
10/31/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
To apply:
https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/21517
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Dean, Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the Raj Soin College of Business (RSCoB). Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President Academic Affairs, the Dean has executive and academic responsibility for RSCoB. The Dean will lead the college in fulfilling its vision to be a dynamic business leadership learning community that nurtures lifelong education and creates a positive impact on business and society. The Dean will support undergraduate and Master’s programs, lead a diverse faculty, uphold existing collaborative partnerships, and develop new partnerships across the University and community.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership to a diverse academic community offering 13 undergraduate programs, 11 minors, 12 certificate programs, and six Master’s degrees, including joint-degree programs.
Supervise two department chairs and their faculty; support a wide range of faculty and staff.
Nurture the college’s core assets, including reputation, intellectual property, and student standards.
Formulate and implement college goals and policies supporting student success.
Maintain AACSB and other accreditations; uphold accreditation standards.
Minimum Qualifications The University will consider candidates with significant leadership experience in academia and/or industry. Candidates whose primary leadership experience is in higher education must have at least five years of experience as a department chair or higher and an earned doctorate. Candidates whose primary leadership experience is outside of higher education must have at least five years of experience as a senior executive in an organization of significance and a bachelor’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications
A forward-looking vision for business education and the ability to collaboratively develop and implement a strategic plan.
A demonstrated commitment to data-informed decision making and a collaborative and transparent decision mode for policy development and implementation.
Superior interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to inspire and engage constituents in the College, Dayton community members, and corporate partners.
Demonstrated experience developing and nurturing beneficial relationships, fostering interdisciplinary work across the University, and enhancing workforce development.
Experience with student/customer recruitment and retention.
A student-centered approach that prioritizes visibility and engagement with students across all programs to advance student success and outcomes.
A proven track record in recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top faculty or employees.
Essential Functions and Percent of Time Leadership (35%)
Provide leadership to a diverse academic community that offers 13 undergraduate programs, 11 minors, 12 certificate programs, and six Master’s degrees, including a variety of other joint-degree programs.
Provide support and direction to a wide range of individuals, including supervising two department chairs and their respective faculty.
Nurture the college’s core assets, including its reputation, intellectual property, and student standards.
Formulate and implement college goals and policy supporting student success.
Maintain AACSB and other accreditations.
Strategic Planning (25%)
Collaborate with other administrators, faculty, and staff to develop, implement, and ensure progress on the college’s and university’s strategic plans.
Champion faculty and staff development and retention.
Enhance the research culture and profile of the college.
Actively pursue inclusive excellence.
Continually improve the value and relevance of the business education offered in the college.
Operational and Change Management (20%)
Promote student success and prioritize recruitment and retention initiatives.
Encourage relations with student and community organizations and industry.
Maintain and foster collegiate partnership initiatives.
Financial, Resource, and Risk Management (20%)
Resource allocation and budget management.
Fundraising and personnel administration.
Working Conditions Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer. Employment offers may be contingent on background checks (criminal record, credit history where job related, and education verifications). An administrative review may be conducted if an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime. The university is tobacco-free as of July 1, 2017. See Human Resources for details.
Special Instructions to Applicants WittKieffer is assisting Wright State University in this search. For full consideration, materials should be received by October 31, 2025. Applications, nominations, and inquiries should be directed to Ryan Crawford and Bronwen Bares Pelaez, Ph.D. at WrightSt-RSCOBDean@wittkieffer.com.
First Consideration Date:
10/31/2025
Open Until Filled:
Yes
To apply:
https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/21517
#J-18808-Ljbffr