Shepherd University
Dean of the College of Business and Recreation (CBR)
Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, West Virginia, United States, 25443
Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number S322P
Working Title Dean of the College of Business and Recreation (CBR)
FLSA Exempt
Pay Grade Non-Classified
Advertised Salary $155,000 to $165,000 and will be commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications.
Position Status Full Time
Appointment Length 12 Months
Department College of Business and Recreation
Job Summary/Basic Function
Reporting to the provost and vice president for academic affairs, the dean plays a critical role in advancing the college's alignment with the University's mission and strategic plan. The dean serves as a member of the provost's leadership team and works closely with faculty, staff, and administrative colleagues across the University to implement strategies that support academic programs and student success within the college.
Specifically, the dean is responsible for: Developing and articulating the college's vision in alignment with Shepherd University's mission, vision, and values. Managing the college's academic portfolio and meeting key performance indicators related to enrollment growth, retention, and graduation rates. Supporting, managing, and providing professional development opportunities for faculty and staff within the college. Overseeing college policies related to instruction, curriculum, and student success. Supporting accredited programs. In addition, the dean works with community partners, funding agencies, and donors to develop educational partnerships that contribute to the region's economic growth and sustainability.
At Shepherd University, an institution centered on teaching and learning, the dean is expected to teach one class each semester and be accessible to faculty, staff, and students.
Minimum Qualifications
Terminal degree in business administration, economics, accounting, recreation, sport management, or related field from a regionally accredited institution. Five (5) years of progressively higher administrative responsibilities with a proven track record in program development, grant funding, external engagement, and assessment and accreditation. Sufficient evidence of teaching, research, and service as appropriate for a tenured full professor in the college. Demonstrated success in attracting, recruiting, retaining, and evaluating faculty. Proven track record of mentoring and providing professional development support to faculty and staff. Success in developing and managing a fiscally sound unit budget that aligns with strategic priorities. Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success in building innovative academic programs that scale. Commitment to student success with concrete examples of innovative initiatives that improve retention, persistence, and graduation rates. Experience and understanding of the development and delivery of quality online instruction. Demonstrated experience in integrating emerging technologies and sustainability initiatives into academic programs and operations (e.g., generative AI, online pedagogy, etc.). Experience in collaboratively leading the development and delivery of strategic objectives. Demonstrated success in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across academic programs and departments within the University to support innovation, shared resources, and student success. Posting Date 06/24/2025
Close Date
Special Instructions Summary
Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Applications must include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a leadership philosophy (maximum three pages), and five names of professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers. Nominations and confidential inquiries may be sent to Ms. Tammy Gill, director of human resources operations, at
tgill@shepherd.edu . To be guaranteed consideration, candidates must submit their application materials by August 22, 2025.
Job Duties
Description of Job Duties
The dean of CBR provides strategic leadership and manages all operational aspects of the college. The dean collaboratively leads a dedicated faculty in delivering high-quality academic programs that support student and faculty success across the College and University.
The following is a summation of the dean's most essential job responsibilities:
Collaboratively leads a dedicated team of faculty and staff in the development of strategic objectives that support teaching excellence, student success, enrollment growth, and program innovation within the College. Supervises, mentors, and evaluates unit leaders, faculty, and administrative staff. Builds working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, advocating for resources necessary to support academic programs, faculty, and staff. Identifies market opportunities for new and/or revised programs in the College, facilitating the curricular development of degrees, certificates, and micro-credentials that meet market demand and prepare students for professional success. Identifies and secures external funding through grants, external partnerships, and donors to support the strategic objectives of the College. Recruits and retains talented faculty and staff to support the academic mission of the College. Oversees the facilitation and execution of assessment processes for accreditation and Board of Governors program reviews. Promotes professional and community outreach projects and activities. Collects and maintains data for assessment of students, graduates, and academic programs. Develops an annual budget for the College and administers the allocated budget according to institutional guidelines. Develops sustainable partnerships and programmatic pathways with institutions in the region and across West Virginia.
Posting Information
Posting Number S322P
Working Title Dean of the College of Business and Recreation (CBR)
FLSA Exempt
Pay Grade Non-Classified
Advertised Salary $155,000 to $165,000 and will be commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications.
Position Status Full Time
Appointment Length 12 Months
Department College of Business and Recreation
Job Summary/Basic Function
Reporting to the provost and vice president for academic affairs, the dean plays a critical role in advancing the college's alignment with the University's mission and strategic plan. The dean serves as a member of the provost's leadership team and works closely with faculty, staff, and administrative colleagues across the University to implement strategies that support academic programs and student success within the college.
Specifically, the dean is responsible for: Developing and articulating the college's vision in alignment with Shepherd University's mission, vision, and values. Managing the college's academic portfolio and meeting key performance indicators related to enrollment growth, retention, and graduation rates. Supporting, managing, and providing professional development opportunities for faculty and staff within the college. Overseeing college policies related to instruction, curriculum, and student success. Supporting accredited programs. In addition, the dean works with community partners, funding agencies, and donors to develop educational partnerships that contribute to the region's economic growth and sustainability.
At Shepherd University, an institution centered on teaching and learning, the dean is expected to teach one class each semester and be accessible to faculty, staff, and students.
Minimum Qualifications
Terminal degree in business administration, economics, accounting, recreation, sport management, or related field from a regionally accredited institution. Five (5) years of progressively higher administrative responsibilities with a proven track record in program development, grant funding, external engagement, and assessment and accreditation. Sufficient evidence of teaching, research, and service as appropriate for a tenured full professor in the college. Demonstrated success in attracting, recruiting, retaining, and evaluating faculty. Proven track record of mentoring and providing professional development support to faculty and staff. Success in developing and managing a fiscally sound unit budget that aligns with strategic priorities. Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated success in building innovative academic programs that scale. Commitment to student success with concrete examples of innovative initiatives that improve retention, persistence, and graduation rates. Experience and understanding of the development and delivery of quality online instruction. Demonstrated experience in integrating emerging technologies and sustainability initiatives into academic programs and operations (e.g., generative AI, online pedagogy, etc.). Experience in collaboratively leading the development and delivery of strategic objectives. Demonstrated success in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across academic programs and departments within the University to support innovation, shared resources, and student success. Posting Date 06/24/2025
Close Date
Special Instructions Summary
Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
Applications must include a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a leadership philosophy (maximum three pages), and five names of professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers. Nominations and confidential inquiries may be sent to Ms. Tammy Gill, director of human resources operations, at
tgill@shepherd.edu . To be guaranteed consideration, candidates must submit their application materials by August 22, 2025.
Job Duties
Description of Job Duties
The dean of CBR provides strategic leadership and manages all operational aspects of the college. The dean collaboratively leads a dedicated faculty in delivering high-quality academic programs that support student and faculty success across the College and University.
The following is a summation of the dean's most essential job responsibilities:
Collaboratively leads a dedicated team of faculty and staff in the development of strategic objectives that support teaching excellence, student success, enrollment growth, and program innovation within the College. Supervises, mentors, and evaluates unit leaders, faculty, and administrative staff. Builds working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, advocating for resources necessary to support academic programs, faculty, and staff. Identifies market opportunities for new and/or revised programs in the College, facilitating the curricular development of degrees, certificates, and micro-credentials that meet market demand and prepare students for professional success. Identifies and secures external funding through grants, external partnerships, and donors to support the strategic objectives of the College. Recruits and retains talented faculty and staff to support the academic mission of the College. Oversees the facilitation and execution of assessment processes for accreditation and Board of Governors program reviews. Promotes professional and community outreach projects and activities. Collects and maintains data for assessment of students, graduates, and academic programs. Develops an annual budget for the College and administers the allocated budget according to institutional guidelines. Develops sustainable partnerships and programmatic pathways with institutions in the region and across West Virginia.