Dean, College of Business and Public Policy

The University of Alaska Anchorage is seeking a Dean for the College of Business and Public Policy. The ideal candidate is a self-aware, adaptable, and collaborative leader who champions excellence in research, teaching, and student success. They are a servant leader, who prioritizes the success and well-being of students, faculty, staff, and the Anchorage community through authenticity, hard work, and a dedication to service, fostering a collaborative, collegial, and inclusive environment.

They are a forward-thinking strategist who anticipates emerging trends in business, public policy, and education—such as digital tools, AI, and sustainability—to align programs with workforce needs. They embrace innovation and technology as a catalyst for growth, encouraging faculty and staff to adopt new tools to prepare students for a digital world and empower faculty and staff, while promoting a culture of innovation in management and development.

They serve as a student-focused advocate to enhance the student experience, support diverse learners, and build connections from classroom to career. By identifying community and business needs and delivering targeted solutions, they lay a strong foundation for successful fundraising. With a growth-oriented mindset and global perspective, they account for the perspectives of Alaska Native people and maintain an active campus presence with sophisticated political skills to unify diverse views and build consensus in shared governance.

The position reports directly to the Provost. The anticipated hire date is June 28, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least five years of demonstrated, effective leadership and/or administrative experience in an educational, public service, or equivalent professional setting, including demonstrated experience in strategic planning, program development, policy formulation, budgeting, and fiscal management.
• Earned terminal degree (e.g., PhD, DBA) in an area as defined in the CBPP Faculty Evaluation Guidelines.
• Experience and qualifications at a level sufficient to merit the award of tenure within a discipline represented in the College, or comparable leadership in non-academic settings.
• Experience organizing and planning with an ability to delegate, supervise, and execute a complex accreditation-type effort.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Leadership experience with AACSB (or similar) accreditation processes, assessment, and continuous improvement standards.
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication, including active listening, public speaking, and transparent engagement with multiple constituencies.
• Excellent reputation in promoting a collaborative and collegial working environment.
• Demonstrated record of successful fundraising, development, and securing extramural funding, including grants and sponsored research.
• Financial acumen, including awareness of resources (e.g., time, funds) required to support faculty research productivity and ensure fiscal sustainability.
• Ability to articulate a cogent fundraising strategy relevant to Alaska.
• Demonstrated record of building partnerships and collaborations with a broad range of constituencies, including faculty, staff, students, administrative colleagues, alumni, and the external business and public policy communities.
• Proven ability to develop and strengthen relationships with local, state, national, and international organizations with a focus on workforce alignment and industry needs.
• Business or professional experience outside academia, preferably in sectors relevant to Alaska's economy (e.g., energy, logistics, public policy).
• Ability to effectively manage staff and faculty, support professional development, and foster a collaborative, collegial, and inclusive environment.
• Experience in promoting co-curricular activities, program innovation, and alignment with university goals, including efficient resource use across campuses.
• Experience in fostering a culture of innovation by promoting the adoption of emerging technologies into the curriculum or workforce.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, executive management, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Review of application materials will begin January 5, 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Katelyn Jantz, CBPP HR and Faculty Services Coordinator, at kkjantz@alaska.edu.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is designated as an officer of the university or senior administrator at the discretion of the president.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.