California State University, Chico (Chico State) is seeking an innovative and experienced leader to serve as its next Dean of the College of Business.
Reporting to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of the College of Business serves as the lead academic and administrative officer for the college, providing leadership in advancing its mission, programs, and operations. The dean promotes academic excellence in teaching, research, and service and ensures responsible management of fiscal and human resources. This person will be a visible, externally oriented leader with a demonstrated record of securing philanthropic support, corporate partnerships, and revenue-generating academic programs that strengthen long-term financial sustainability.
Chico State is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation, that enrolls nearly 15,000 students. The University operates as part of the 22-campus CSU system, which educates the most ethnically, economically, and academically diverse student body in the nation.
One of seven colleges and home to one of the largest majors on campus, Chico State's College of Business is among just 6 percent of all business schools worldwide that meet the high accreditation standards set by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). The college includes several academic departments including a) Information Systems, Finance, & Accounting, b) Management, and c) Marketing as well as the Seufferlein Sales Program.
This role requires an earned doctorate and record of academic accomplishments to qualify for a tenured appointment at the rank of professor in one of the college’s academic disciplines. The ideal candidate will have prior administrative and academic leadership experience with at least five years of increasingly responsible administrative and supervisory experience with the knowledge of university and system-wide infrastructure, policies, and procedures.
Additionally, this person will have comprehensive knowledge of effective supervisory practices and techniques, employee-employer relationships, and the management of a unit. It is also essential that the next dean have experience managing public records, managing contracts, working with labor/management relations in a collaborative collective bargaining environment as well as with the AACSB International accreditation process.
The next dean will be a steadfast advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as an entrepreneurial, resourceful, and collaborative leader that embodies the highest levels of integrity and accountability. This person will present exemplary interpersonal skills as demonstrated by being self-motivated, proactive, empathetic, and service-oriented with a keen focus on the organization they serve.
Chico State is partnering with Veena Abraham, J.D. and Robert Luke at EQU Advisors on this search. For additional information on the roles and responsibilities for this position as well as to submit a nomination, expression of interest, and/or application, please visit: https://www.equadvisors.com/csuc-cob.
As a first step, we recommend that candidates closely review the Search Profile to understand the role and the major priorities of the next Dean. To receive full consideration, candidates are to 1) complete the brief application form and 2) submit a cover letter outlining how their experience intersects with Chico State’s needs as well as a curriculum vitae. These steps should be completed via the “Apply” button on the website above and be received no later than Friday, February 27, 2026. Please note that Chico State is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (i.e. H-1B Visas).
The CSU classification salary range is $121,272 - $389,292 per year. However, the anticipated hiring range for this position is $245,000 - $270,000 per year. The final annual salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s qualifications and related experience. This position is eligible for relocation allowance.
This position qualifies for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible). Chico State offers a number of benefits to its employees (e.g., sick leave, vacation, health insurance). For more information, please visit Cal State Benefits Summary.
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
