Plymouth State University
School Director, School of Business
Plymouth State University, Plymouth, New Hampshire, us, 03264
Plymouth State University invites candidates to apply for the School Director, School of Business position. The School Director of the School of Business will occupy a unique place in the continuum of academic administrators, serving as leader and link among faculty members, staff, students, the Office of Academic Affairs, and Principal Administrators. All activities and roles of the School Director are undertaken with the goal of furthering the best interests of the students at Plymouth State University.
School Directors serve five essential roles:
Academic leader of the School of Business
Representative of the School of Business to the rest of the University, especially the University administration
Representative of University leadership to the School of Business
Manager of the School of Business resources
Representative of the School of Business and the University to external bodies
Strategy and Leadership (30%)
Coordinating the development of and implementation of the School of Business’ Vision, Mission, and Goals in alignment with the University’s Vision, Mission, and Values
Leading and coordinating the School of Business’ strategic planning
Leading School of Business efforts toward achieving the University’s strategic goals and initiatives
Leading and coordinating curriculum development of Programs in the School of Business
Leading the School of Business’ recruitment and retention initiatives
Supporting Program and School of Business fundraising initiatives, as well as public outreach and services, in accordance with PSU and USNH policies
Engaging in any additional responsibilities specific to the School of Business and its Programs
Providing leadership through times of limited resources and significant change, and managing challenges to achieve long‑term stability
Assessment, Accreditation, and Evaluation (30%)
Evaluating overall School of Business quality in instruction, scholarly and creative productivity, and service responsibilities
Overseeing assessment activities for all Programs in the School of Business and the incorporation of data into Program curriculum and activities
Leading and coordinating with School of Business faculty all Program accreditation and discipline reporting activities, as appropriate
Following HR and OAA Guidelines on evaluating the School of Business faculty and staff coordinating the professional development of the faculty in the School of Business
Supervising, evaluating, and supporting Programs/School of Business in a manner that promotes excellence in teaching, service, and scholarly/creative productivity
Advising and providing recommendations to the Provost on University policies and procedures, especially in the academic area
Management and Operations (40%)
Managing the School of Business budget
Leading and coordinating all operational academic needs such as scheduling, and faculty workloads with School of Business programs, faculty, and staff in communication with OAA
Assessing and making recommendations to the OAA about the distribution and utilization of School of Business facilities and spaces
Recruiting, supervising, and promoting the retention of faculty and staff in the School of Business
Providing recommendations regarding sabbaticals and other leaves for School of Business faculty to the sabbatical committee
Supervising faculty and programs support staff in the School of Business
Teaching up to 1 course (3-4 credits) in load per semester, only if necessary
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience
Terminal degree in their field or at least three years of experience directing a unit or center
A well‑rounded selection of as many of the KSAs/Competencies (soft skills) listed below as possible
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong leadership and management instincts and skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
Willingness to collaborate and work with others, including faculty, staff, administration, students, and external stakeholders
Ability to work well with persons of different working styles
Excellent communication skills
Effective organizational skills
Ability to work in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment to take care of multiple concurrent issues and needs
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Strong problem‑solving skills
Strong conflict resolution skills
Appropriate professional behavior
Ability to maintain confidentiality about sensitive issues
Ability to understand budgeting and manage budgets
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate and at least five years of experience directing a center or unit
Required Application Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Contact information for three professional references
Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.
Location: Plymouth
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Education and Training
Industry: Higher Education
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Plymouth State University by 2×.
Diversity & Inclusion: The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Compensation Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $450,000.00. The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources.
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School Directors serve five essential roles:
Academic leader of the School of Business
Representative of the School of Business to the rest of the University, especially the University administration
Representative of University leadership to the School of Business
Manager of the School of Business resources
Representative of the School of Business and the University to external bodies
Strategy and Leadership (30%)
Coordinating the development of and implementation of the School of Business’ Vision, Mission, and Goals in alignment with the University’s Vision, Mission, and Values
Leading and coordinating the School of Business’ strategic planning
Leading School of Business efforts toward achieving the University’s strategic goals and initiatives
Leading and coordinating curriculum development of Programs in the School of Business
Leading the School of Business’ recruitment and retention initiatives
Supporting Program and School of Business fundraising initiatives, as well as public outreach and services, in accordance with PSU and USNH policies
Engaging in any additional responsibilities specific to the School of Business and its Programs
Providing leadership through times of limited resources and significant change, and managing challenges to achieve long‑term stability
Assessment, Accreditation, and Evaluation (30%)
Evaluating overall School of Business quality in instruction, scholarly and creative productivity, and service responsibilities
Overseeing assessment activities for all Programs in the School of Business and the incorporation of data into Program curriculum and activities
Leading and coordinating with School of Business faculty all Program accreditation and discipline reporting activities, as appropriate
Following HR and OAA Guidelines on evaluating the School of Business faculty and staff coordinating the professional development of the faculty in the School of Business
Supervising, evaluating, and supporting Programs/School of Business in a manner that promotes excellence in teaching, service, and scholarly/creative productivity
Advising and providing recommendations to the Provost on University policies and procedures, especially in the academic area
Management and Operations (40%)
Managing the School of Business budget
Leading and coordinating all operational academic needs such as scheduling, and faculty workloads with School of Business programs, faculty, and staff in communication with OAA
Assessing and making recommendations to the OAA about the distribution and utilization of School of Business facilities and spaces
Recruiting, supervising, and promoting the retention of faculty and staff in the School of Business
Providing recommendations regarding sabbaticals and other leaves for School of Business faculty to the sabbatical committee
Supervising faculty and programs support staff in the School of Business
Teaching up to 1 course (3-4 credits) in load per semester, only if necessary
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience
Terminal degree in their field or at least three years of experience directing a unit or center
A well‑rounded selection of as many of the KSAs/Competencies (soft skills) listed below as possible
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong leadership and management instincts and skills
Excellent time management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work both independently and as a part of a team
Willingness to collaborate and work with others, including faculty, staff, administration, students, and external stakeholders
Ability to work well with persons of different working styles
Excellent communication skills
Effective organizational skills
Ability to work in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment to take care of multiple concurrent issues and needs
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Strong problem‑solving skills
Strong conflict resolution skills
Appropriate professional behavior
Ability to maintain confidentiality about sensitive issues
Ability to understand budgeting and manage budgets
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate and at least five years of experience directing a center or unit
Required Application Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Contact information for three professional references
Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.
Location: Plymouth
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Education and Training
Industry: Higher Education
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Plymouth State University by 2×.
Diversity & Inclusion: The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Compensation Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $450,000.00. The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources.
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