Assistant Dean - Tillman School of Business

Assistant Dean - Tillman School of Business

The University of Mount Olive (UMO), Tillman School of Business (TSB), invites applications for a 12-month, full-time Assistant Dean position. This leadership role provides an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to make a meaningful impact on the lives of traditional and non-traditional adult learners while advancing business programs and processes that support the University’s mission to transform lives through education.

The Assistant Dean reports directly to the Dean of the Tillman School of Business and provides leadership in accreditation, assessment, faculty oversight, student advising, student engagement, and academic quality assurance. The position includes teaching responsibilities and close collaboration with faculty and university stakeholders.

Responsibilities include

Accreditation, Assessment, and Continuous Improvement

• Provide leadership and oversight for TSB accreditation activities related to SACSCOC and ACBSP.
• Work closely with the Dean, senior leadership, faculty, and institutional stakeholders to ensure compliance and preparation for accreditation reviews.
• Guide accreditation vision, goals, strategic plans, and timelines while ensuring accuracy, quality, and timeliness.
• Develop and manage assessment processes and procedures supporting continuous improvement of academic programs.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive repository of accreditation documentation.
• Prepare internal and external reports, executive summaries, and responses to surveys and data requests.

Faculty Recruitment, Credentialing, and Evaluation

• Chair the hiring committee for all adjunct and full-time faculty positions within the Tillman School of Business.
• Lead and coordinate faculty searches in collaboration with Dean and University Human Resources.
• Serve as the primary authority for initial faculty credentialing, ensuring compliance with University, SACSCOC, and ACBSP standards.
• Maintain faculty qualification and credential documentation.
• Conduct performance evaluations for all adjunct faculty.
• Participate with the Dean in performance reviews of full-time faculty.

Student Advising and Support

• Guide and review faculty advising practices to ensure consistent, high-quality advising for business students.
• Serve as primary academic advisor for 15–20 undergraduate business students.
• Address undergraduate academic and behavioral issues and manage student complaints.
• Communicate on academic matters including scheduling, substitutions, directed studies, experiential learning credit, and transfer policy.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with FERPA.

Academic Operations and Quality Assurance

• Ensure course materials and resources listed in LMS syllabi align with adopted materials available through the University bookstore.
• Review and analyze student course evaluation data and use findings to support instructional and content improvement.
• Ensure quality and consistency of Adult and Graduate Program Universal Design Templates.
• Organize class schedules per advising guides and staff accordingly.

Student Engagement and Applied Learning

• Work collaboratively with the Director of the UMO Business and Financial Solutions Center to promote applied learning opportunities to business students.
• Ensure students interested in the UMO Solutions Center clearly understand program opportunities, responsibilities, and accountability expectations.
• Support alignment between academic coursework and experiential learning initiatives.

Engagement and Outreach

• Assist with admissions, orientation, graduation, and other university- and school-related events.
• Collaborate with the Dean and Office of Marketing Communications on recruitment and outreach strategies.

Teaching

• Teach the equivalent of two courses per semester in an academically qualified discipline within the Tillman School of Business.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the ACBSP accreditation process.
• Significant industry or professional experience.

Compensation and Rank

Salary and academic rank are commensurate with education and experience. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package.

The University of Mount Olive requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future visa sponsorship.

To Apply:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, list of three professional references, and graduate and undergraduate transcripts.

Submit to:

Manager of Faculty Records

University of Mount Olive

634 Henderson Street

Mount Olive, NC 28365

The University of Mount Olive is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes applicants from underrepresented groups.