Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Dean supports the Dean in the academic and administrative leadership of the School of Business, including both undergraduate and graduate programs. The position plays a key role in supporting academic quality, accreditation and assessment activities, curriculum administration, faculty coordination, student success, and the effective day-to-day operations of the School.

Working collaboratively with the Dean, faculty, academic advisors, and University offices, the Assistant Dean helps ensure that academic programs remain current, effectively administered, aligned with accreditation standards, and responsive to the needs of students and the University.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual departmental and program assessment, including learning outcomes, curriculum maps, rubrics, results, and continuous-improvement plans.
• Maintain ACBSP accreditation documentation and assist with reports, self-studies, evidence collection, and accreditation reviews.
• Coordinate curriculum review and assist with program revisions, new-program proposals, catalog updates, and degree-audit accuracy.
• Maintain approved blueprints for business core courses, including learning outcomes, required content, signature assignments, and assessments.
• Assist with course scheduling, enrollment monitoring, faculty assignments, adjunct onboarding, and academic operations.
• Work with dean, faculty, advisors, and University offices to resolve student academic and degree-progress issues.
• Assist Dean with advisement of graduate students
• Support experiential learning (e.g. guest speaker outreach, field trip logistics ), strategic initiatives, external partnerships, and School events.
• Assist the Dean with reports, meetings, faculty searches, and special projects.
• Participation in  campus wide events (e.g. Accepted Students Day, Open Houses, Orientation, etc.)

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business, higher education, assessment, curriculum and instruction, or a related field required; doctoral degree preferred.
• At least four years of relevant higher academic administrative experience. Some teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with assessment, accreditation, curriculum development, or academic program management.
• Strong organizational, project-management, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Experience with MSCHE and/or ACBSP accreditation and course-blueprint maintenance is preferred.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the University of Mount Saint Vincent

Benefits

The annual salary for this position is $90,000.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Enhanced Short-Term Disability coverage
• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability coverage
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Commuter benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Eligibility for benefits is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefit plans and University policies.