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ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR GRADUATE STUDIES The University of Arkansas at Little Rock College of Business invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean for Graduate Studies. The associate dean oversees all graduate programs in the college, working with the dean of the college, the department chairs, and the faculty to develop, deliver, and assess outcomes for those programs. The position works closely with the university's Graduate School, as well as with the business community and alumni, and is the primary point of contact for graduate students in the college. The coordination of all AACSB accreditation activities and the compilation and submittal of all AACSB reports are also responsibilities of the associate dean. College of Business graduate degree programs are: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA (EMBA), Master of Accountancy (MACC), Master in Management Information Systems (MMIS), and Master of Taxation (MST). The MBA can be earned concurrently with JD, PharmD, and MD degrees. The college also has four graduate certificate programs: Accountancy, Management, Management Information Systems, and Taxation. All programs include both full- and part-time students; however, the courses are designed, delivered, and scheduled with the needs of working professionals in mind. Management and application of recruitment, admission, advising, and registration processes are major components of the position, along with compilation, analysis, and reporting of data pertaining to levels and trends in those areas. The associate dean also recruits, selects, and supervises the college's graduate assistants. The associate dean reports directly to the dean and is an integral part of the college's leadership team. Direct reports of the associate dean are the EMBA Director and an administrative assistant. Preferred qualifications for the position include: • An earned doctorate in business from an AACSB-accredited institution, or in a closely related field; • An instructional and research record supporting a tenured appointment at the associate or full professorial level; • Relevant administrative and leadership experience as associate dean, assistant dean, department chair, program director, or an equivalent position; • Excellent written and spoken communication skills; • Strong student orientation; • Excellent organizational and analytical skills; • Commitment to diversity and ability to work with diverse groups; • Ability to establish relationships throughout the university and in the external community. The successful applicant will be able to start in July 15, 2011. To apply please send your current CV, names and contact information for five (5) references, and a cover letter that reflects your interest and qualifications for the position. Electronic submissions are preferred: please send to: pnsims@ualr.edu or mail to: University of Arkansas at Little Rock, College of Business, and Attention: Ms. Patrice Sims, 2801 S. University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72204. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. UALR is subject to EEO/AA/FOI laws. Persons hired must provide proof of legal authority to work in the United States. BizEd SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2010 77