As a member of the University of Vermont's senior leadership team and GSB's chief academic officer, the new dean must be a highly collaborative, empathetic leader who will engage students, faculty, staff, and alumni; be responsible for ensuring and promoting academic excellence; provide bold and innovative leadership; serve as an active advocate for resources and infrastructure that align with GSB and university priorities in research and teaching; and be an impassioned representative for GSB on campus, within the community, and at the national and international level. Additionally, GSB can expand its role in meeting the ongoing educational needs of the business community by developing innovative programs, forging strategic partnerships, and launching collaborative initiatives with businesses, government agencies, and non-profit organizations, both regionally and within Vermont, to support shared goals in economic development.