Dean of Academic Affairs

Dean of Academic Affairs About the Company Highly regarded international provider of career-oriented higher education Industry Higher Education Type Educational Institution About the Role The Company is seeking a Dean of Academic Affairs to serve as a senior academic leader with a focus on the strategic and operational direction of the academic faculty. The successful candidate will be instrumental in delivering the institution's academic vision, ensuring alignment with broader university strategy, and guiding faculty performance, academic planning, and institutional representation. Key responsibilities include providing strategic leadership to the academic team, overseeing faculty development and academic staffing, fostering alumni engagement, and leading academic planning to meet performance and financial goals. The role also involves supervising the delivery of support services, ensuring the implementation of institutional policies, and optimizing the student experience.

Applicants for the Dean of Academic Affairs position at the company must have an earned doctorate from an accredited institution, with a strong background in higher education and academic administration. The role requires a candidate with a proven track record in strategic planning and execution, as well as a commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement. Core competencies for all employees include communication, global mindset, results orientation, innovation, and continuous learning, while leadership roles also demand talent development and trust building, strategic vision, and courageous leadership. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and organizational skills, excellent intercultural communication, and cultural agility, and proficiency in English, with additional fluency in French, German, or Spanish being desirable. Hiring Manager Title Provost and Chief Academic Officer Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Education/Academic Administration