Dean, Robins School of Business

University of Richmond

Richmond, Virginia

The University of Richmond seeks a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as the next dean of the Robins School of Business. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a top-ranked, AACSB-accredited business school at a university that combines one of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation with excellent professional schools, an impressive record of scholarship, and a strong culture of student mentorship. As an integral part of Richmond’s academic community, the Robins School plays a vital role in the university’s success. The next dean will continue to strengthen Robins’ already distinguished reputation and advance the University’s mission to prepare graduates for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world.

Ranked 22nd among liberal arts colleges by US News & World Report, the University of Richmond is home to an intellectually rich and diverse community of 3,700 students. Organized into five schools and well-resourced to meet its high ambitions, Richmond is nationally recognized for the stellar experience it provides to students. The University of Richmond is the nation’s only top liberal arts college that is also home to a top-20 undergraduate business school, the first undergraduate school of leadership studies in the nation, a highly regarded school of law, and a school of professional and continuing studies that reaches thousands of individuals in the region each year.

Celebrating more than 75 years of impact, the Robins School continues to shape business as a force for good, empowering students to launch ventures, drive innovation, and create positive change locally and globally. Robins combines rigorous academics with experiential learning and global consulting opportunities. Its innovative curriculum integrates emerging themes such as artificial intelligence and sustainability, ensuring graduates are prepared to lead in a rapidly evolving marketplace. With 103 faculty, 14 Executives-in-Residence, and a strong emphasis on mentorship, research collaboration, and career readiness, students gain both technical expertise and a sense of purpose. Robins is home to approximately 454 undergraduate students and more than 70 graduate students across the part-time MBA, MS in Management, and Executive Education programs.

Building on the school’s distinctive strengths, the next dean will be a visionary leader who fosters collaboration, engages and energizes alumni, and expands strategic partnerships with local businesses, global industry, and educational institutions. The dean will collaborate with faculty and staff to articulate and implement a clear, strategic vision; elevate the school’s regional, national, and global profile; enhance the student experience; expand experiential learning and research opportunities; and support professional development for faculty and staff. Serving as both a visible campus presence and an external ambassador, the successful candidate will champion teaching and scholarship, demonstrate outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, political acumen, and high energy, and bring a deep commitment to collaboration across campus and beyond.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Applications (including CV and cover letter), inquiries, and nominations should be submitted in confidence to:

Kate Barry, Managing Partner

Kristen Andersen, Senior Associate

Kaitlin Cruz, Managing Search Coordinator

via the Isaacson, Miller website

The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community strongly encourages applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity.

This document has been prepared based on the information provided by the University of Richmond. The material presented in this leadership profile should be relied on for informational purposes only. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, the original source documents and information provided by the University of Richmond would supersede any conflicting information in this document.