Assistant Dean III

Rutgers University - Newark, an urban public research anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking an Assistant Dean III. The Assistant Dean III reports to the Assistant Dean I for the office of MBA Programs at Rutgers Business School to support the school's mission and the needs of our diverse student population.

Rutgers Business School-Newark and New Brunswick ( RBS) adheres to the principles of academic excellence and cutting-edge research that defines Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. RBS is the second largest school at the university, with more than 10,000 students attending undergraduate and graduate programs on campuses in Newark and New Brunswick. Our academic programs prepare students for careers in a variety of business fields, including accounting, finance, data management, entrepreneurship, marketing, and supply chain management. On the graduate level, our Executive MBA and MBA programs, and specialty master's programs allow students to enhance their careers and develop expertise in such areas as quantitative finance, digital marketing, and supply chain analytics. RBS also offers life-long learning opportunities through its Executive Education and Stackable Business Innovation Programs. The RBS community reflects diverse cultures, backgrounds and perspectives and it embodies the traits reflected in our 4 R's brand: We are fortified in our Resilience, creative in our Resourcefulness, empowered by our Responsibility and strategic in individual and collective Reinvention. Among our strengths is a faculty that represents a mix of distinguished academic scholars and instructors who bring years of corporate experience to their classes, and an alumni network of more than 50,000 that spans the world. Some of our greatest social impact happens as result of the efforts of research centers that support diverse entrepreneurs and business owners, strive for gender equity and advocate for corporations to help address issues such as climate control and health equity. Through our teaching, experiential learning, mentoring and career preparation, RBS is committed to producing skilled professionals and knowledgeable leaders capable of impacting the business world and the future of business in meaningful ways.

The Assistant Dean is expected to provide reliable and timely academic advising to graduate students at Rutgers Business School ( RBS), to act as the liaison for admissions, to manage and maintain student records, to support scholastic standing reviews, to resolve complex issues regarding graduation requirements, to interact professionally and compassionately with all graduate students, as well as their parents/guardians, and to establish effective working relationships with MBA Program Directors, Coordinators, and the RBS departments and other campus partners on issues pertaining to academic policies and student advising.

The Assistant Dean works as an integral part of RBS graduate education, is expected to participate in university-wide and school-wide duties and functions such as new student orientations and onboarding, commencement, graduation convocation, student engagement, recruitment, and other special programs or events as assigned, and is expected to support a collaborative, team-focused, and positive work environment that is student-centered and passionate about student success.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System.