Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applications and nominations for a visionary and strategic leader to serve as the Dean of the School of Business.
A close-knit community within a leading urban, public university, the School of Business enrolls nearly 4,000 students in a wide range of bachelor’s, master’s, certificate and doctoral programs. Since 1937, the School has developed strong connections within the Richmond business community and beyond, with students actively engaged in internships, corporate and research projects and learning from executives. VCU has earned both business and accounting accreditations by AACSB International, placing it in the top five percent of business schools worldwide. The School of Business, its programs and faculty have received national recognition from top publications such as U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review, Bloomberg Businessweek, CEO Magazine and Advertising Age. Its possibilities are extraordinary.
Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean will provide leadership for academics, research, community engagement and outreach, and resource development in the School of Business and have responsibility for matters relating to the management of the resources of the School, including its academic programs; centers/institutes; its faculty, staff and students; its facilities, and its budget. The Dean will be a strong advocate for the School of Business internally and externally and an excellent communicator able to convey the School’s mission, achievements, and impact to diverse stakeholders. As part of the senior leadership of the university, the Dean works with other senior officers and deans to realize VCU’s promising future.
Located in the heart of Richmond, the capital city of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University serves an integral role in the economic health of the city and the state, educating the
current and future workforce, reaching out to the community, advancing research and enhancing patient care. VCU offers comprehensive undergraduate, master’s, doctoral and professional programs and encompasses one of the largest academic health centers in the nation. VCU and the VCU Health System have been honored with prestigious national and international recognition for top-quality graduate, professional and medical-care programs, reflecting a commitment to be among America’s top research universities, supporting students, faculty and the VCU community.
Qualifications along with additional information about the position and Virginia Commonwealth University can be found in the leadership profile located above.
For best consideration, applications should be submitted by January 10, 2025, to the AGB Search Portal: VCU Dean, School of Business.
Candidates are requested to submit the following:
Nominations and expressions of interest in the Dean, School of Business position are encouraged. Please direct them to VCUDeanBusiness@agbsearch.com or to the AGB search consultants listed below.
Kimberly Templeton, JD, Principal
kimberly.templeton@agbsearch.com
Frederick Moore, JD/MBA, Senior Executive Search Consultant
fred.moore@agbsearch.com
Anne Hoffman, Executive Search Associate
anne.hoffman@agbsearch.com
