Dean of Deese College of Business and Economics

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile.

Storbeck Search is assisting N.C. A&T State University in this search. Candidates will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this role, please submit a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae using the Storbeck Search talent profile.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: TaJuan Wilson, EdD, Managing Director, Jeffrey Alston, EdD, Managing Associate, NCATDeanCOBE@storbecksearch.com

The Dean of the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics reports to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and, as a member of the Deans Council, works collaboratively with other deans and members of the Academic Affairs staff. The Dean must have demonstrated excellence in leadership within the context of change, 2030 strategic initiatives and significant research expansion; experience in selecting, evaluating, promoting and retaining high quality faculty and staff; innovative and inclusive program development and planning; accreditation oversight; demonstrated capabilities and willingness to obtain significant external funding; managing and allocating financial resources; demonstrated understanding of the need for active student recruitment, retention and student success, including monitoring and tracking metrics; and clear understanding of the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Additionally, the Dean must have an interdisciplinary orientation; exemplary communication skills and capabilities to serve as a spokesperson and advocate; a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively; a consensus-building leadership style; a command of the elements of excellence in faculty, staff and department chairs; the ability to support excellence in teaching, research and engagement; and a strong commitment to student success. The Dean must be committed to diversity in its broadest sense and must work to ensure an inclusive environment that supports belonging.

The Dean must also be able to effectively manage the fiscal affairs of the College and maintain excellent working relationships with alumni, the local community, industry partners and the advisory board.

N.C. A&T, is located in Greensboro, NC. An 1890 land-grant, doctoral, high research activity university, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University prepares students to advance the human condition and facilitate economic growth in North Carolina and beyond by providing a preeminent and diverse educational experience through teaching, research and scholarly application of knowledge.

Founded in 1891, N.C. A&T has built a strong civil rights legacy. The "A&T Four," also referred to as the "Greensboro Four"-who began the sit-in movement at a Woolworth lunch counter in 1960-were freshman students at N.C. A&T. N.C. A&T is an academic community focused on students-providing them with interdisciplinary learning opportunities, faculty renowned for excellence, opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research, and encouraging them to serve their communities.

Thirteen Presidents/Chancellors have served the University since its founding. Dr. James R. Martin II is now leading N.C. A&T with a vision to enhance its research capabilities and academic excellence. The North Carolina A&T Aggies compete in Division I of the NCAA. The university is a member of the Coastal Athletic Association.

N.C. A&T aspires to be a preeminent land-grant institution where high-achieving scholars are engaged in excellence in teaching and learning, civic outreach, transformative research, and innovative solutions to global challenges. The University's strategic plan, Preeminence 2030: North Carolina A&T Blueprint, is available at https://www.ncat.edu/about/initiatives/ files/nc-at-strategic-plan-2030_lo-res030123.pdf

Academics and Research. One of the 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, N.C. A&T is a high research activity (R2), doctoral-granting university, with 13,487 students in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences; College of Business and Economics, College of Education; College of Engineering; College of Health and Human Sciences; College of Science and Technology; Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (with UNC-Greensboro); Honors College and The Graduate College. The University offers 59 undergraduate degrees, 35 master's degrees, 11 PhD programs and 43 degree and certificate programs. For the fiscal year 2022-2023, N.C. A&T generated more than $100M in sponsored programs.

The Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics at North Carolina A&T State University has proudly maintained accreditation by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business ( AACSB International) since 1979. The Accounting accreditation has been in place since 1986. The most recent reaffirmation of accreditation occurred in fall 2016. The Deese College of Business and Economics is a thriving college with a new commitment that includes advancing graduate education, seeking opportunities to establish doctoral programs, advancing graduate education and research expansion.

The candidate should meet one of the two following sets of criteria:

Senior Academic Leader

Senior Business Professional Leader

At least 5 years of academic leadership and administrative experience, in addition to academic service; PhD in Business, Economics or a related discipline and a strong record of success as a visionary and dynamic leader, with keen and demonstrated abilities to work collaboratively in the pursuit of excellence. Successful candidates must also have evidence of insight and talent to leverage the University's many assets to continue to advance the College's role, innovations in research and education, as well as the stature and impact of A&T's business and economics contributions. The successful candidate must achieve significant goals related to graduate and undergraduate student success, university performance metrics and research expansion.

To apply:

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile.

Storbeck Search is assisting N.C. A&T State University in this search. Candidates will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this role, please submit a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae using the Storbeck Search talent profile.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: TaJuan Wilson, EdD, Managing Director, Jeffrey Alston, EdD, Managing Associate, NCATDeanCOBE@storbecksearch.com

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