Item 3.J-September 2, 2011
ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY POSITION DESCRIPTION QUESTIONNAIRE
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Incumbent(s) Name (if applicable): Kambiz Raffiee
Position #(s): 10414
Current Title: Associate Dean, Business
Current Range: 7
(JCC:77591;1C;CA1406;CC001;E)
Department: College of Business Dean’s Office
College/Division: Provost’s Office
Account #(s): 1101-116-0001
Action Proposed: (check all that apply)
( ) New position: Proposed Range:
Proposed Title:
( ) Title Change, Proposed Title:
( ) Proposed Reassignment from Range
to Range
(X ) Revised PDQ only (no change in range or title)
( ) Line of Progression (show titles below)
Range:
JCC (Current
or new HR
assigned):
I certify that the statements in this description are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
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Employee’s Signature
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Date
I/we have reviewed the statements in this form and they accurately reflect the job assignments.
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Immediate Supervisor’s Signature
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Date
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Director/Chair/Dean
Greg Mosier
Dean, College of Business
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Approved for Salary Placement Committee review.
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Pres / Vice Pres / Vice Prov Signature Jannet Vreeland
Date
Vice Provost & Secretary of University
Action Approved by the President (Completed by Faculty HR):
Position #: 10414
EEO Code: 1C
CUPA Code: CA1406
Exempt: Yes or No Census Code: 001
Job Class Code: 77591
Range: 7
Effective Date:
Approved Title:
ASSOCIATE DEAN, BUSINESS
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Employee Signature
Date
(Employee signs and sends to HR for personnel file after PDQ has been “final” stamped for approval)
Rev: 12/1/2008
Position Description – Associate Dean, Business
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1. Summary Statement: State the major function(s) of the position and its role in the
university. Attach an organizational chart with positions, ranges, and names for the division
which reflects the position in it as well as those supervised in the department. (This section is
used for advertisement of the position.)
The Associate Dean of the College of Business assists the Dean in all matters relating to
administration of the College. In particular, the Associate Dean aids in the direction of curriculum and
program development at both the graduate and undergraduate levels and is responsible for a wide
variety of activities related to student concerns, including academic progress, scholarships, advocacy,
recruitment, and retention. The Associate Dean is expected to work with the Dean to plan, promote,
and develop innovative practices across the College and to enhance an environment that supports
academic excellence.
2. List the major responsibilities, including percentage of time devoted to each. Provide
enough detail to enable a person outside the department to understand the job (percentage
first with heading and then bulleted information).
45% - Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Program Management
 Direct the MBA program including curriculum development, assessment, recruitment,
orienation, and updates of the program’s website
 Coordinate the program with other graduate programs in the College in terms of curriculum
and scheduling
35% - College Accreditation Management
 Manage and oversee the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
accreditation
 Supervise annual survey required by AACSB and the completion of full business maintenance
accreditation report for AACSB
10% - Student Affairs and Advising Staff Management
 Address student concerns in consultation with Department Chairs, including grade appeals,
exceptions, and complaints
 Supervise the College Advisement Center, promotion of College, recruitment and retention of
students, review of class schedule and grade changes
 Act as liaison with Scholarship and other Student Services oriented committees
5% - Curriculum and Program Development
 Represent the College on the University Courses and Curriculum Committee
5% - Resource Needs Management
 Evaluate and coordinate resource needs of the College for information technology and
classrooms
3. Describe the level of freedom to take action and make decisions with or without
supervision and how the results of the work performed impact the department, division and/or
the university as a whole.
Level of Freedom:
The Associate Dean makes decisions and undertakes actions with little or no supervision. The
position plays a critical role in preparing the accreditation report for the College of Business. The
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Associate Dean works with the College staff of the Advisement Center and the Department Chairs on
recruitment for COBA.
Impact:
If the Associate Dean performs the accreditation work in a professional manner, then the College of
Business will maintain its accreditation. If the accreditation work is not done correctly, then the
College could be placed on probation or lose its accreditation entirely. If the recruitment plans are
done well, the College will maintain a healthy enrollment base. If the recruitment plans are not done
well, the College will face the possibility to lose resources.
The judgments of the Associate Dean affect the image of the College and its departments among
current and prospective students and among colleagues elsewhere in the University; the educational
experience of individual students in the College, particularly with regard to their program of study and
resolution of problems related to their studies; the working relationships of staff within the Dean's
office; the involvement of various faculty and students in the work of the College; the way the College
relates to the rest of the University in areas such as curriculum, student services, Core issues, and
student scholarships; and, the nature of various issues, ideas, and projects presented to the Dean for
his/her decision.
4. Describe the knowledge, skills (to include cognitive requirement and verbal and written
communication), and abilities (to include task complexity, problem solving, creativity and
innovation) essential to successful performance of this job (in bullet format).
Knowledge of:
 Aims and practices of business education
 AACSB Accreditation guidelines and requirements
 At least one discipline within the college; basic acquaintance with all other disciplines
represented by the college
 University structures and kinds of personnel; familiarity with planning processes and
curriculum and advising procedures
Skills:
 Organizational and prioritization skills regarding overlapping projects and obligations
 Effective verbal and written communication with a variety of constituencies, including the
College dean, department chairs, students, university personnel, and community members
Ability to:
 Conceive, plan, and carry out complex projects independently or as a member of a group
 Direct professional and student staff efficiently and tactfully
5. Describe the type of personal contacts encountered in performing the duties of the job.
Explain the nature and purpose of these contacts: i.e., to provide services, to resolve
problems, to negotiate.
Internal
Students
Dean and Dean’s office staff
College Advisement Center,
MBA office and Department
Chairs and staff
College faculty
Reason for Contact
To teach, advise, and resolve problems
To facilitate communication, resolve problems, and implement new
ideas
To promote college, enhance advising process and promote
accuracy and efficiency in courses and curriculum process
To exchange information and ideas, create and evaluate
programs/practices, and address matters of concern to the college
Position Description – Associate Dean, Business
University and other college
administrators
Student Services faculty and
staff
External
Community members
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and departments
To negotiate, address and resolve campus issues, exchange
information, promote and advocate for the college, clarify
positions, and generate ideas
To clarify records and procedures and resolve problems
Reason for Contact
To increase visibility of the College, respond to suggestions, and
resolve problems
6. Indicate the minimum qualifications which are necessary in filling this position should it
become vacant. Please keep in mind the duties/responsibilities of the position rather than the
qualifications of the incumbent.
a.
Minimum educational level, including appropriate field, if any.
Doctoral Degree in a field or discipline represented within Business and Economics
education
b.
Minimum type and amount of work experience, in addition to the above required
education necessary for a person entering this position.
Doctoral Degree in business or related fields, strong scholarship and research record,
and extensive years of College level teaching experience in graduate and
undergraduate programs in business to include four years of administrative/supervisory
experience, in-depth understanding of experience with the AACSB business
accreditation process, and four year experience with committees at the departmental or
college level
Preferred Licenses or Certifications: None
c.
Indicate any license or certificate required for this position.
None