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The Atkinson Graduate School of Management, Willamette University, seeks candidates for the position of Associate Dean. This individual will ensure excellence in every aspect of scheduling and delivery of a full-time early career MBA and an evening MBA for professionals and lead AACSB and NASPAA reaccreditation efforts. The Associate Dean will report directly to, and work closely with, the Dean to ensure that the School's operations deliver excellent service to students and faculty. He/she will represent the Dean and School in a variety of contexts. The Atkinson School offers the Early Career MBA in Salem, OR and the MBA for Professionals in both Salem and Portland, OR. We value cross-sectoral, cross-functional scholarship, instructional excellence, collegiality, and are strongly committed to student success. More information about the Atkinson School, its people and programs can be found at www.willamette.edu/mba.

The position is a 12-month administrative appointment, we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Willamette University offers an attractive benefits package including life, health, and disability insurance, tuition exchange, retirement contributions, and reimbursement for moving expenses. Willamette University maintains a strong institutional commitment to diversity and strives to recruit, hire and retain candidates from communities of color and ethnic groups.

Required Qualifications:

1. M.B.A., M.P.A., Ph.D., or D.B.A. from an AACSB-accredited or NASPAA-accredited institution or equivalent terminal degree.

2. Demonstrated managerial excellence, including budgetary acumen, in academic, nonprofit/government, or corporate setting(s).

3. Excellent oral/written communication and institutional research skills.

4. Ability to work effectively with a variety of constituencies including students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, trustees, government and nonprofit officials, and business leaders.

5. Commitment to, and familiarity with, AACSB or NASPAA continuing accreditation and associated compliance processes and procedures.

6. Comfort with working on two campuses (i.e., Salem and Portland) on a variable schedule as duties require.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Previous responsibility for successful AACSB or NASPAA accreditation or reaccreditation efforts.

2. Previous responsibility for successful procurement and implementation of customer relationship management platforms and satisfaction assessment protocols.

Application:
Candidates should submit the following materials:

1. A cover letter of application addressing the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis

2. A current, complete resume or curriculum vitae

3. Evidence of excellence in academic or other nonprofit/government management

4. Copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts

5. Three names of professional references with contact information [title, place of activity, mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address] who are readily accessible and would provide a letter of reference if requested to do so. Please indicate briefly how you have been associated with the referent.

Electronic versions of these documents (MSWord attachments or .pdf) are preferred.

Please contact Debra Ringold at 503-370-6125 or dringold@willamette.edu with any inquiries.

All submissions in support of the application should be addressed to:

Human Resources
Willamette University
900 State Street
Salem, OR 97301

Email: human-resources@willamette.edu
Office: (503) 370-6210
Fax: (503) 370-6570

CLOSES: Screening for this position will continue until the position is filled.

*Our office hours are Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically under-represented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds.