Working Title: Dean, College of Business Administration and Public Policy

Department Name: College of Business Administration and Public Policy

Division: Academic Affairs

Classification Title: Administrator IV

MPP employees serve at the pleasure of the campus President.  MPPs do not serve a probationary period and never receive permanent status.

Position Salary Range: $17,032 - $25,548 per month

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $19,000 - $20,000 per month.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Review of applications will begin Tuesday, September 8, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants who apply by the first review date will be given first consideration.

About the Campus:

California State University, Dominguez Hills, was established in 1960 and is one of the 22 campuses that comprise The California State University system. CSU Dominguez Hills is an urban, comprehensive public university that serves a culturally rich, diverse student body of over 12,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Located on a 346-acre site in the South Bay portion of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, CSU Dominguez Hills has a highly pluralistic student body, which includes a significant number of non-traditional, working adult students as well as approximately 2,000 students enrolled in distance learning programs statewide. The University, with its five Academic Colleges, has more than 300 full-time faculty members and is situated in an area characterized by an extraordinary heterogeneity of people, and an extensive array of high technology industries and professional services.

About the Position:

Under the administrative direction of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the College of Business Administration and Public Policy. The Dean assists faculty by mobilizing support, both internally and externally, for their teaching and research activities, and works to strengthen degree programs. The Dean has primary responsibility for fostering and sustaining an environment of academic excellence; overseeing strategic planning and curriculum development; providing leadership in fundraising; and for working effectively with the faculty, staff, and students as well as with the community, industry, and government. The Dean is expected to provide strong and creative leadership in managing the programs of the College; establishing goals and objectives consistent with the University's mission, goals and objectives; and in overseeing the recruitment, retention, and continued development of a high-quality faculty and staff within the context of shared governance.

Overview of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides equity-centered leadership that advances inclusive academic excellence, faculty and student success, belonging, and culturally responsive engagement with the communities served by California State University, Dominguez Hills.
• Oversees the strategic management of College resources, ensuring the equitable allocation of funds from both internal and external sources in support of College programs.
• Provides leadership in curriculum and program development, coordinates academic support services, and supervises and develops academic support personnel to ensure students are well served across all programs.
• Cultivates a supportive and accountable college culture by mentoring department chairs, supporting faculty and staff development, and encouraging innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Champions student success as a core institutional value, with particular attention to the needs of first-generation, and historically underserved students who make up the majority of CSUDH's student body.
• Aligns spending with the College's core mission, while ensuring the College operates within its budget and in accordance with University fiscal policies.
• Serves as the primary spokesperson for the College on the campus, in the larger academic community, and within the greater Los Angeles professional community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: An earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Business, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Ten plus years of administrative experience along with a strong record of teaching, research, scholarly publication, and service sufficient to merit appointment as a tenured full professor in one of the departments of the College. A minimum of five years of managerial experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the academic structure of a four-year public comprehensive university
• Knowledge of collective bargaining frameworks
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse cultural and ethnic groups
• Ability to promote student success and faculty excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service
• Skill in consultative and collaborative decision-making within a shared governance environment
• Skill in oral and written communication across diverse audiences, including faculty, staff, students, community partners, and university leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience navigating complex fiscal, personnel, and management challenges in a rapidly changing environment, including within a collective bargaining context
• A documented record of successful external fundraising, grant generation, and resource development
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with community organizations and a strong commitment to engagement with the business, government, and nonprofit sectors
• Experience with AACSB and NASPAA accreditation processes, including self-study preparation, standards implementation, annual reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience with international programs and alternative modes of instruction
• Familiarity with the disciplines represented in the College, including Business Administration, Public Administration, Criminal Justice Administration, Organizational Leadership Studies, and Accounting
• Deep commitment to equity, inclusivity, and serving an ethnically and culturally diverse student body and community.

Documents Needed to Apply

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter

To view the full position description, click “Position Description” above.

General Information:                            

• Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance and State Law.
• In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• The CSU system offers a competitive total compensation benefits package for employees and qualifying dependents, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition assistance. It is our goal to compensate employees equitably and fairly. You can access a full description of our benefits here.
• California State University Dominguez Hills is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas.
• 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 as a condition of employment.
• This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's 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.
• Candidates may be eligible for retreat rights to a faculty position, subject to departmental review and approval in accordance with CSU and campus policies.

Closing Statement

California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.

California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.

Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

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