Dean, School of Business

JOB CONTEXT

ULAB seeks to appoint a passionate, driven, and innovative individual who will provide strategic, academic, and administrative leadership to the Business School, ensuring excellence in teaching, research, industry engagement, student development, and institutional growth. The role requires an accomplished academic leader with strong management capabilities and a demonstrated understanding of business education in a competitive higher-education environment. The incumbent  will also partner with other offices/centers/departments within the university on various strategic initiatives to support the university’s mission, values, and goals.

REPORTING

The Dean, Business School will report to the Vice Chancellor.

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead academic planning, curriculum development, program review, accreditation, and quality assurance.

• Support in Recruiting, developing, motivating, and evaluating faculty of business school.

• Promote high-quality research, publications, consultancy, executive education, and knowledge exchange.

• Strengthen relationships with businesses, professional bodies, government agencies, alumni, and international academic institutions to enhance experiential learning opportunities and secure resources.

• Drive student recruitment, retention, employability, internships, industry exposure, and overall student experience.

• Suggest new academic programs and initiatives in response to market and industry needs.

• Manage the School`s budget, resources, infrastructure, and administrative operations effectively.

• Maintain a vibrant and participating environment for the faculty, students and staff of the business school.

• Ensure compliance with applicable University policies, requirements of regulatory bodies and relevant academic and professional standards.

• Represent the Business School within the University and externally, enhancing its reputation and visibility.