Dean, Henry W. Bloch School of Management

Henry W. Bloch School of Management

The Bloch School was founded in 1953 and endowed by Henry Bloch in 1986. Henry W. Bloch is the co-founder of tax empire H&R Block and is considered one of the world's greatest entrepreneurs. He is not only the Bloch School benefactor but also the role model for what we teach: he embodies the philosophy of working hard, generating wealth and success, and completing the continuum by giving back to the community through philanthropy and social entrepreneurship. The Bloch School of Management continues to benefit from the generous and steadfast support of the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation, which plays an important role in advancing the School's pursuit of excellence.

Undergraduate and graduate students can pursue degrees across five academic areas including Accountancy, Entrepreneurship and Management, Finance, Marketing and Supply Chain Management, and Public Affairs. The Bloch School of Management is the only school in the Kansas City region accredited by both AACSB and NASPAA. The Bloch School's business administration programs are accredited by AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), and the public administration programs are accredited by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA).

The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) invites applications and nominations for the position of dean of the Henry W. Bloch School of Management. Given its distinguished academic foundation and an exceptional trajectory today, this is an extraordinary opportunity to bring a bold and innovative leader to the School at a pivotal moment in UMKC history. This search comes at a time of significant institutional momentum and offers the next dean an important opportunity to advance excellence in education, entrepreneurship, and innovation at UMKC, a dynamic urban research university with deep connections to the Kansas City community.

With UMKC's recent achievement of the Carnegie R1 designation, its partnership with the National Science Foundation to develop a critical materials crossroads with an estimated $40B economic impact on the region over the next decade, expanded academic programs and degree offerings and the recent launch of a comprehensive capital campaign, the time to join UMKC as a dean could not be better.

The Henry W. Bloch School of Management is home to a robust collection of academic programs and institutes that offer first-class educational experiences to our students-whether first time-to-college or executives. Guided by the priorities of the Bloch School Strategic Plan, the School offers tailored programming for well-defined career paths, hands-on learning opportunities with regional partners, and a network for accessing coveted positions. Bloch faculty and staff are deeply engaged in both teaching and scholarship, providing its students with rich experiential learning opportunities, including consulting, internships, and community-based projects. Academic innovation abounds with new programs being launched in the past two years, including a graduate certificate in Public Policy Analysis, two emphasis areas in the BBA (sports management, and risk management & insurance) and a STEM-designated MBA in Business Analytics.

Entrepreneurship is woven throughout the School and University, where it is reinforced in the Bloch Consulting Lab, the Levitt Social Entrepreneurship Challenge, the Regnier mentoring initiative, and the Regnier Venture Creation Challenge. UMKC is also home to KCSourceLink and the national Innovation Center, providing students and faculty opportunities to support business and economic development across the country.

Within the broader comprehensive University there are plenty of opportunities for collaboration, including the state-of-the-art Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise and Research Center, which provides world-class laboratories, maker spaces, and innovation studios coupled with exceptional equipment that provides students, faculty and industry alike with hands-on opportunities to innovate and discover.

Buoyed with a talented and dedicated team of faculty, staff, students and administrators, the next dean will have the opportunity to capitalize on the School's existing strengths to play a dynamic role in expanding corporate and non-profit partnerships and economic development through our region and state.

Key Responsibilities of the Dean:

• Provide visionary leadership to advance the Bloch School's mission, strategic priorities, growth, and long-term distinction.
• Promote excellence in teaching, research, service, and student learning across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs
• Advance student success, workforce readiness, and career outcomes through innovative, experiential, and industry-connected learning opportunities.
• Lead strategic planning and steward fiscal, human, and physical resources in alignment with institutional priorities and opportunities.
• Build/nurture an internal culture of collaboration, support and accountability, with a strong external lens.
• Recruit, develop, evaluate, and retain outstanding faculty and staff while supporting their professional growth and leadership development.
• Strengthen the School's research enterprise by leveraging UMKC's R1 status, supporting scholarly excellence, and expanding interdisciplinary and externally funded research.
• Oversee and enhance the effectiveness of School-based academic, research, and outreach centers and initiatives.
• Promote entrepreneurship, innovation, commercialization, and industry engagement to advance the School's impact and regional relevance.
• Model engagement and collaboration with the business and civic community, based on proven experience identifying and leveraging opportunities.
• Serve as a visible and compelling ambassador for the Bloch School and UMKC, strengthening the School's reputation, visibility, and influence locally, nationally, and globally.
• Cultivate philanthropic support and strategic partnerships with alumni, donors, corporations, foundations, and community leaders to advance the School's priorities and impact.
• Represent the School in university governance and build strong relationships across UMKC and with external stakeholders to advance collaboration and shared success.
• Cultivate and steward strong, enduring relationships with the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation, the Regnier family, and other key benefactors, honoring their longstanding commitment to the School while engaging them as partners in advancing the School's mission and strategic priorities.

View the full position profile on the UM System Executive Search website.

Basic Qualifications:

• Possess a terminal degree in their respective discipline with an academic record warranting a tenured appointment at the rank of Professor
• Demonstrated experience in strategic academic leadership at a comparable university

Preferred Qualifications:

• Support shared governance practices by working collaboratively with divisions and elevating the voices of faculty, staff and students
• Proven experience building an internal culture of collaboration, support and accountability, with a strong external lens
• Demonstrate the ability to manage the complexities of a large academic unit budget
• Demonstrate the ability to manage and lead faculty and personnel from a broad range of business disciplines
• Possess experience in academic, philanthropic, and outreach efforts
• Demonstrate a commitment to engage and collaborate with the business and civic, with experience and a strong understanding of the opportunities and responsibilities of leading an urban-serving university
• Show capacity to build upon the mission and vision of the Bloch School of Management consistent with the UMKC mission, vision, and strategic plan
• Possess knowledge of business workforce opportunities at the regional, state, and national levels
• Show a record of integrity and fairness in dealing with peers, faculty, staff, and students
• A desire to initiate and build partnerships with industry and business leaders on academic and research innovations
• Show the ability to serve as a role model for ethical business leadership and advocate for the School at the University, community, and state levels
• Provide strategic leadership for enrollment and retention, strengthening recruitment pipelines, the student experience, persistence, and degree completion across undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Candidates should include a CV/resume and a letter of interest that addresses the key areas described above.

Later in the search process, additional information may be sought from interested candidates, along with names and contact information for at least 5 references. Candidates will be notified before references are contacted.

The application deadline for this position is January 20, 2027.

Applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt, and considered on an ongoing basis.

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates currently in the United States in H-1B status or other work-authorized status.

Nominations and inquiries of interest may be sent in confidence to the Executive Recruitment Team at umhrexecutivesearch@umsystem.edu.

Tim McIntosh, Senior Director of Recruitment
Marilyn Green, Senior Recruiting Consultant

Kansas City, Missouri (KC or KCMO) is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri by population and area. Most of the city lies within Jackson County, and other portions spill into Clay, Platte, and Cass counties. It is the central city of the Kansas City metropolitan area, which straddles the Missouri-Kansas state line and has a population of 2,392,035. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 508,090, making it the 37th most-populous city in the United States, as well as the sixth-most populous city in the Midwest. Kansas City was founded in the 1830s as a port on the Missouri River at its confluence with the Kansas River from the west. On June 1, 1850, the town of Kansas was incorporated; shortly after came the establishment of the Kansas Territory. Confusion between the two ensued, and the name Kansas City was assigned to distinguish them soon after.

Sitting on Missouri's western boundary with Kansas, with Downtown near the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri Rivers, the city encompasses about 319.03 square miles (826.3 km2), making it the 25th largest city by total area in the United States. It is one of Jackson County's two seats, along with the major satellite city of Independence, and its other major Missouri suburbs include Blue Springs, Lee's Summit, Raytown, and Liberty. Its major Kansas suburbs include Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa, and Kansas City, Kansas.

The city is composed of several neighborhoods, including the River Market District, 18th and Vine District, and Country Club Plaza. Celebrated cultural traditions include Kansas City jazz; theater, which was a historical center of the Vaudevillian Orpheum circuit in the 1920s; the nickname City of Fountains; the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting Kansas City and Kansas City Current sports franchises; and cuisine such as Kansas City-style barbecue and strip steak.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

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