Professional Qualifications and Personal Qualities
The ideal candidate must have a strong demonstrated record of scholarship, fundraising, and strategic leadership in higher education, and the skills required to oversee a large, complex college. They should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and build meaningful relationships across multiple constituencies. The candidate must possess a terminal degree and academic credentials that merit appointment with tenure at the rank of professor in one of the college’s departments. In addition, the ideal candidate should possess a record of accomplishment in the following areas: Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with others to identify strategic goals, in implementing a plan to achieve desired outcomes, and in engaging and empowering others to lead initiatives that advance a unit’s mission and vision. A commitment to shared governance and to listening to the variety of constituents represented in the college, including faculty, staff, students, alums, donors, and industry. An appreciation for and understanding of academic excellence across all disciplines in the Broad College and its connections to the university broadly, to create an environment that encourages world-class academic research, high-quality teaching, and innovative initiatives. Success in the creation of an environment that ensures the recruitment, development, and retention of top-notch tenure-track faculty, fixed-term faculty, academic specialists, and staff members. A deep commitment to student success and an understanding of the curricular and co-curricular experiences that will prepare students to succeed after graduation. A record of effectively utilizing existing resources and identifying new resources that will advance a unit’s strategic objectives. The capacity to serve as the public face of the college, a record of engaging with external partners to gain insights and create mutually beneficial relationships, and the skills required to articulate the college’s vision to alums and corporate partners. A demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills and the ability to inspire others through authenticity and supportive relationships. Impeccable personal and professional integrity, strength of character, ethical qualities of the highest order, and alignment with the university’s mission and values. The ability to play a key role in university leadership, advocating for the college, forging strategic connections across colleges, and an ability to work collaboratively with other deans and campus units to further the goals and objectives of the college and Michigan State University.
BROAD COLLEGE of BUSINESS
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