Dean-College of Business and Entrepreneurship

At Winston-Salem State University ( WSSU), our new strategic plan WSSU 2030 Unleash the Genius commits our employees to create a unique, responsive learning experience that unleashes the genius of each student. Our employees must provide our students with a high-quality educational experience in a culturally engaging campus environment where they thrive as learners, scholars, and leaders. To actualize this commitment, we must have strong, visionary leaders who are committed to student success, employee development, and community engagement; moreover, our leaders must have the ability to galvanize internal and external constituents to achieve a unified mission.

Given this context, WSSU is pleased to conduct a national search for the Founding Dean of its new College of Business and Entrepreneurship. Reporting to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Dean serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the College and is charged with articulating a vision and mission for the academic unit aligned with the strategic direction of the university. The dean is responsible for overseeing the academic budget, academic leadership, external relations, and administration of the College. The dean forges strong relationships with university constituents and with external constituents such as donors, alumni, and the business community in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and the Piedmont Triad region.

The dean of the College of Business and Entrepreneurship must be a visionary, relationship-oriented collaborative thought leader with a demonstrated commitment to holistic student success, research excellence, faculty and staff development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Compelling candidates must demonstrate successful experience managing personnel in complex academic units and managing financial budgets. Additionally, the incoming dean must have experience with curriculum development and implementation, institutional or discipline-specific accreditation, and fundraising or grant writing. This opportunity presents a unique opportunity for a progressive, forward-thinking leader who has experience building and managing diverse teams who can envision the future and position the College to drive socioeconomic mobility on the campus and within the community.

The Dean of the College of Business and Entrepreneurship must consistently demonstrate and exhibit the following competencies:

303 RJ Reynolds

8:00pm - 5:00pm

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.

Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.

Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

Winston Salem State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran and National Guard.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834.