Associate Dean, College of Business and Economics

As part of our equity and diversity commitment and continuing effort to offer career ladder opportunities to our employees the following position is being offered as a promotional recruitment effort. Only current employees on-campus may apply.

Job No: 553865; 12/9/2025

**ON-CAMPUS ONLY**

ASSOCIATE DEAN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

California State University Los Angeles invites applications for the above Administrator III position.

The University: California State University Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is one of 23 campuses within the California State University system. The University is the premier comprehensive public university in the heart of Los Angeles. We offer nationally recognized programs and our faculty have a strong commitment to scholarship research creative pursuits and service.

As a federally recognized Hispanic-serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American and Pacific Islander-serving institution (AANAPISI) Cal State LA recognizes the transformative power of education and embraces its duty to identify and serve the needs of all its students. The University is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population of students faculty and staff can thrive.

The Position: The Associate Dean of the College of Business and Economics (CBE) has primary responsibility for the overall administration of the graduate undergraduate and special programs and advisement ensuring the delivery of optimal services for students. This individual works directly with the Dean on strategic planning issues including developing an up-to-date market-driven curriculum. They provide strategic leadership supervise Advising Placement and Graduate Center and take a proactive role in identifying opportunities for organizational and operational improvements across the program functions. They demonstrate a passion for the Colleges mission and develop creative approaches and strategies to identify new programs and student-centered initiatives. They serve as an essential member of the senior staff on University and College Committees. It is expected that the incumbent will possess those scholarly administrative and personal characteristics that will secure the respect of the colleges faculty and thus to most effectively assist the dean.

Required Qualifications & Experience: Appointed the rank of full professor at one of California State University Los Angeles CBEs academic departments. Established record in teaching service and scholarship from an accredited institution. Two years of leadership experience in a program department college university or business environment. Experience with program review and assessment under the AACSB standards and/or other accreditation processes. Knowledge and familiarity with curriculum development student advising staff management and development and instructional technology development and support. Demonstrated ability to work in a shared governance environment or similar organizational setting; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships including faculty staff and all levels of administration. Ability to act decisively under stressful situations. Incumbent must demonstrate an interest or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.

California State University Los Angeles as part of the CSU system is a State of California Employer. As such the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Desired Qualifications: Significant experience in administrative and supervisory roles is desirable. Experience working in a collective bargaining environment; working on a large urban university or college campus; with international programs and international students; and managing programs at geographically dispersed campuses (e.g. satellite campuses). Knowledge of the most recent AACSB standards and reaffirmation of accreditation process or other accreditation processes. Knowledge of and experience leading in many/most of the following areas: Data driven program review and assessment under the AACSB standards and/or other accreditation processes; program (re)design curricular innovation and curriculum development; budgets scheduling and course assignments; student advising admissions enrollment and maintaining cooperative relationships with students; faculty development and support for RSCA and teaching excellence; staff management and professional development; and instructional technology development and support. Ability to navigate and lead difficult conversations. Record of significant and successful involvement and leadership in college and university organizational units.

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary range is $6391 -$22119monthly. (Budgeted hiring salary range is $15000 - $16250 monthly) A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Appointment: The Administrator III appointment will be made under the guidelines for management and supervisory employees of the California State University. All rights and benefits associated with this appointment are governed by the Management Personnel Plan.

This position is a designated position in the California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on January 19 2026 and will continue until the position is filled; however the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A completed online Cal State LA employment application is required. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21 2017 as a condition of employment.

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law California State University Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status race ethnicity color religion disability national origin or cultural background political views sex or sexual orientation gender or other personal characteristics or beliefs.

Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.

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