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Division Academic Affairs Department Thomas College of Business and Economics Working Title Associate Dean, Thomas College of Business and Economics Vacancy Type Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) Min T/E Requirements
FTE 1 Recruitment Range Commensurate Upon Education and Experience Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate Upon Education and Experience Position # 3313 FLSA Status Exempt Months per year 12 Is this a grant funded position? No If yes, please indicate the end date of the grant.(if applicable)
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Primary Purpose of Organization Unit
The Thomas College of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association for Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB accreditation differentiates business and accounting programs from those at other institutions in terms of quality, rigor, and relevance. Only five percent of business schools worldwide are accredited by AACSB International. The Thomas College of Business and Economics values internationalization to prepare students for a competitive global environment, diversity to enrich personal growth and enhance the learning experience, ethical decision making to prepare students to serve as business leaders, and scholarship to benefit our students' education.
Primary Purpose of Position
This position will work with the Dean to manage the Thomas College of Business and Economics multiple programs and with faculty, staff, and students at UNCP. As Associate Dean, this individual will focus on current and proposed student initiatives, student concerns, and departmental and unit assessments.
This position provides advanced administrative leadership to the Thomas College of Business and Economics departments. Other major functions may include providing support in the development, revision, implementation, and evaluation of existing and new programs, providing necessary guidance to ensure compliance with state, regulatory, and accrediting agencies, and collaborating with chairs and coordinators to assist in the development and support of new initiatives to increase student success. The Associate Dean will assist with academic programming in collaboration with departments and colleges and will define educational goals, objectives, assessment measures and methodologies in conjunction with faculty and Academic Affairs. This position will also facilitate the academic preparedness and success of students to promote accountability for participation in student success efforts throughout the college and the community. The maintenance of the accreditation process will be facilitated by this position, reducing the reporting burden on the school. The practice develops an ongoing "maintenance of accreditation" mindset, ensuring that the college has a successful system in place for continuous improvement that maintains the AACSB lnternational accreditation status.
Job Description
This 12-month full-time position will join the TCOBE Dean's Office in the coordination of its constituent units. This role does not include any teaching responsibilities or opportunities, except under emergency circumstances as determined by the Dean.
Duties may include, among others assigned by the Dean:
Program Development, Assessment, and Enrollment (30%)
Accreditation AACSB Maintenance (30%)
Student Initiatives and Concerns (30%)
Marketing and Media Oversight (10%)
Other
Management Preference
Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation
Posting Information
Job Opening Date 04/14/2026 Job Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Category Managerial/Non-Faculty Professional Posting Number EPA01109 Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/13149 Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.
UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
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