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Title: Academic Dean, Stoltz School of Business
VP Area: Sr VP for Academic Affairs
Department: School of Business
Position Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000
Location: University Campus - St. Paul, Minnesota

Who We Are:
Northwestern is a faith-driven community, UNWavering in our Christ-centered principles and identity as those who profess faith in Jesus. Rooted in the unshakable foundation of God’s Word and our calling to impact His world, our mission and vision flow from these core values, expressed through Christ-centered higher education at the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and through gospel outreach and faithfulness with Northwestern Media.

Position Summary:
The Dean of the Stoltz School of Business provides bold, strategic, and biblically grounded leadership for the School, which is committed to training principled leaders prepared to integrate faith, excellence, and innovation in the marketplace. Rooted in the University’s Christ-centered mission, the dean advances a vision in which business serves as a force for human flourishing as students develop into God-honoring leaders in their home, church, community, and world. In this role, the dean cultivates strong relationships with industry leaders, alumni, churches, and civic partners, strengthening pathways for internships, mentorship, experiential learning, and meaningful professional placement. This position is an 11-month position teaching 8 credits of a 24-credit contract.

Core Competencies & Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic Leadership: Apply sound judgment and evidence-based analysis to address complex challenges. Develop and implement academic strategies aligned with institutional mission and priorities; advocate for the university’s vision and values while prioritizing student learning and advancing student success.
• Faculty Development & Support: Oversee faculty recruitment, mentoring, evaluation, and professional growth initiatives; foster a culture of continuous improvement and scholarly engagement.
• Student Success & Program Oversight: Ensure academic programs meet quality standards, accreditation requirements, and support student achievement through evidence-based practices.
• Budget & Resource Management: Manage department/school budget responsibly, ensuring compliance, resource stewardship, and alignment with strategic goals. Balance innovation, compliance, and resource stewardship.
• Administrative Liaison & Governance: Champion and communicate the university’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities; ensure departmental alignment with institutional objectives. Serve as the primary liaison between department/school and university administration; communicate policies and decisions with clarity and integrity while constructively advocating for faculty and student needs.
• Change Management: Lead organizational change initiatives with transparency, empathy, and adaptability; implement innovative solutions to address evolving academic and regulatory contexts.
• Build Collaborative Relationships: Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships across academic departments, administrative units, and external partners, fostering trust, transparency, and a shared purpose. Promote collaborative solutions and address disagreement constructively; ensure outcomes align with institutional values and student-centered priorities. Actively network, publicly promote and position the school within the Twin Cities metro, proactively engaging with prospective students and families, businesses, hiring agencies, alumni, and philanthropic donors.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned

Because our community is a significant part of our mission and the development of our students, all employees act as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to disciple students in growing intellectually and spiritually, and with Northwestern Media to lead people to Christ and nurture believers to mature in their faith.

Qualifications:
Required:
• Terminal degree in a related field
• Three (3) years’ experience in the administration of academic programs in a college or university
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience leading a team in administrative roles with progressively increased responsibility required within academia or a business setting
• Demonstrated experience in academic program or business development, assessment, recruitment, and advertising
• Significant real world business experience with a demonstrated ability to translate that experience into academic leadership, including curriculum design, experiential learning initiatives, employer engagement, and executive education programs.
• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ; maintains a kind, Christ-like attitude in dealing with and ministering to people within and outside of Northwestern; and faithfully upholds and embraces Northwestern’s mission, doctrinal statement, and Declaration of Christian Community.

Nice to have:
• Experience as a faculty member in a traditional higher education setting

Key Skills:
• Independent & Teamwork: Capable of working both independently and collaboratively, with minimal supervision. 
• Confidentiality: Maintains discretion and handles sensitive information appropriately. 
• Organizational Skills: Strong time management and problem-solving abilities; able to prioritize and meet deadlines with attention to detail. 
• Written & Verbal Communication: Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills. 
• Financial Oversight: Experience managing budgets and financial resources within assigned responsibilities. 
• Technical Proficiency: Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office and related software. 
• Flexibility: Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed. 
• Travel: Willingness and ability to travel occasionally for work-related purposes. 
• Driver’s License: Valid driver's license
• Background Check: Must pass initial and ongoing background checks as a condition of employment. 

Work Environment:
The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university or Christian owned and operated radio station alongside those with a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of Northwestern, and an agreement to abide by all Northwestern policies.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States as we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa. 

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