Dean of the Kania School of Management

University of Scranton

Dean of the Kania School of Management

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University Mission

The University of Scranton is a Catholic and Jesuit university animated by the spiritual vision of Saint Ignatius Loyola, a tradition of excellence, and a commitment to the common good. The University is a community dedicated to the formation of students, and to the freedom of inquiry and personal development fundamental to the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share its life.

Department
Dean, The Kania School - Admin



Job Purpose:

The Dean of the School of Management is the principal administrator of the School of Management, responsible to the Provost/Academic Vice President for the operation of that school.

Essential Duties:

• Maintain AACSB accreditation and participation in University accreditation efforts

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  Review and indicate support or non-support of curricular proposals

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  Supervise the implementation and closure of academic programs

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  Supervise the periodic review and evaluation of both academic and non-academic programs

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  Review and approve or reject course offerings

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  Determine the need for new or replacement faculty positions

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  Oversee faculty hiring and orientation

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  Facilitate faculty development within available budget

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  Participate in KSOM faculty and staff evaluations

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  Make recommendations concerning faculty status, rank and tenure

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  Establish and monitor faculty workload

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  Allocate research release time for faculty as appropriate

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  Manage and support advising center staff

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  Oversee the monitoring of students academic status, student advising and school support for student success and retention

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  Help students address problems with courses and/or faculty when appropriate

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  Facilitate student placement where appropriate

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  Work with faculty to create a strategic plan, and review the plan and its KPIs annually

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  Serve as the college budget administrator; review, approve or reject departmental and program budget requests

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  Facilitate revenue growth and innovation

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  Supervise the staff of the deans office and oversee staff supervision throughout the school

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  Oversee the work of departmental chairpersons

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  Appoint and oversee the work of Program Directors and Program Coordinators

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  Serve as chair of the KSOM Deans Conference

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  Represent the school to external constituencies

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  Develop and maintain relationships with the business community

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  Maintain a Business Advisory Council and a Student Advisory Board

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  Engage in securing external funding for projects and programs as appropriate

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  Responsible for planning, development, supervision, and budgeting of non-curricular programs including the Small Business Development Center

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  Supervise the Business Leadership Program, the Business Honors Program and the Kania Center for Professional Development

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  Coordinate appropriately with deans of the other colleges

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  Chair or serve on committees as appointed by the Provost or President

Additional Skills Required:

• Established record of quality teaching, research productivity, and service

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  Ability to uphold human dignity and respect by recognizing each persons worth, valuing diverse perspectives, and treating others with kindness, fairness, and empathy

• Must be able to respect, support, and contribute to the Universitys Catholic and Jesuit mission

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Earned Doctorate in a business field
• Eligible for rank of Associate or Full Professor in one of the departments of KSOM; Preference given to Full Professor

Preferred Education:



Minimum Job Experience Requirements:

• Administrative Experience at the level of department chairperson or above; Preference given to Associate Dean or Dean

Preferred Qualifications:



Years of Experience:

University Classification: Administrator

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Schedule/Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours as required.

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Annual Schedule: 12



Special Instructions to Applicants:

Position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please submit your application by June 8, 2026.

Posting Number: S1018P

Open Date: 05/07/2026

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes



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