Associate Dean and Director of H.L. McLaughlin MBA Program: St. Ambrose Univ.

St. Ambrose University , a Roman Catholic diocesan-affiliated liberal arts institution, seeks an Associate Dean and Director for its H. L. McLaughlin MBA Program for its College of Business to start in July, 2010. The College of Business includes seven academic departments: accounting; communication; computer and information science; finance, economics, and decision sciences; industrial engineering; managerial studies; and marketing. The College offers undergraduate degrees in all areas and master’s degrees in accounting, business administration, information technology management, and organizational leadership, as well as a doctor of business administration degree. The college is nationally accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Responsibilities: The Associate Dean and Director of the H. L. McLaughlin MBA Program reports to the Dean of the College of Business and is responsible for advancing the mission of the College of Business by providing strong leadership and managing the day-to-day operations of the MBA Program, collaborating with university departments in marketing the MBA Program, recruiting and advising MBA students, and working effectively with faculty on designing and modifying curriculum. This individual will also assist in upholding the College’s accreditation standards, developing new programs and initiatives, and fostering relationships with alumni and the business community.

Qualifications: Candidates should possess an earned doctorate, administrative or managerial experience, a strong understanding of academic culture and issues facing higher education, prior teaching experience, and a collaborative management style. Candidates should be results-oriented and be able to build effective relationships with internal and external constituents.

Candidates should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references as Microsoft Word attachments to Audrey Hein, Director of Human Resources, at HumanResources@sau.edu. Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2010. St. Ambrose University is located in Davenport , Iowa , along the Mississippi River three hours west of Chicago . The area has a population of 350,000 with a strong manufacturing and service sector, and provides numerous cultural and recreational activities. For more information about St. Ambrose University , please visit our web site at www.sau.edu. AA/EOE