Dean, College of Business & Public Administration

                                                         Department Human Resources

                                                     African Methodist Episcopal  University

Job Vacancy Announcement

Wanted! Full-time Dean, College of Business & Public Administration is wanted!

The African Methodist Episcopal University in fostering its mission is looking for an innovative, vibrant, and progressive “personnel” with the vision, to work with the College of Business & Public Administration in leading the institution as it continues to accelerate in becoming a premier tertiary institution in Liberia.

AME University is a faith-based institution located in Monrovia, Liberia. Founded in 1995, the University has grown progressively over the years, currently with more than 6,000 students enrolled in 16 academic degree-granting programs across five colleges within our undergraduate programs and four academic programs in our graduate school.

Vacancy Details:                           

Position Title:          Dean, College of Business & Public Administration

Division:                  Academic Affairs

Closing Date:           October 24, 2023.

Salary & Benefits:   Commensurate with education, experience, and ability

Reports To:              Vice President for Academic Affairs

How to Apply:

Submit your CV, Cover Letter, Credentials, and other relevant certificates: to jobs@ame.edu.lr

Technical Duties:

• Serve as the academic and administrative head of the College.
• Develop a strategic plan that defines the mission of the college and aligns it with the University’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Support and promote the highest quality in academic programs, research, public service, and economic development activities at Bryant College
• Foster interdisciplinary programs with the deans of other colleges;
• Enhance the reputation and viability of the seminary programs;
• Initiate and implement an enrollment management plan that is consistent with the University’s plan and aims to improve student recruitment and retention.
• Prepare annual report of the college
• Recommend to the VPAA all personnel actions, such as appointment, reappointment, promotion, leave, dismissals, transfer, resignation, and sabbatical.
• Mediate conflicts arising among faculty and their HOD or program coordinators, faculty and staff, or faculty, staff, and students.
• Coordinate requests submitted by the academic unit, ensuring that they are aligned with the unit's goals and presented to the appropriate university offices for approval in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that accurate and timely academic advising is provided to students in the college
• Serve on councils and committees and undertake projects assigned by the VPAA
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the VPAA and the President.

Educational / Work Experience

The candidate should have preferably a Terminal degree in Business Administration or related fields with 3-4 years of working experience or a Master's degree with over 10 years of experience with a recognized university or reputable educational institution. However, female applicants are highly encouraged.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to develop and maintain a strong professional relationship with internal and external stakeholders and work effectively with all categories of employees
• Good presentation skills
• Innovative & Take Initiatives
• Team player
• Time oriented
• Computer proficiency with (MS-WORD and PowerPoint
• Results-oriented