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Associate Dean, School of Management & Technology (SMT)
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Associate Dean, School of Management & Technology (SMT)
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Category:
Administrative / Staff
Department:
01-51-5110-VP Academic Affairs
Locations:
Longmeadow, MA
Posted:
Sep 26, 2025
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full-Time Salaried (Exempt)
Position ID:
193291
Bay Path University is a private comprehensive university with a bold and innovative spirit. Known for its commitment to providing a practical and career-focused education, Bay Path offers a residential bachelors degree for women only on its Longmeadow, Massachusetts campus, as well as bachelors, masters and doctoral programs for both men and women on campuses in East Longmeadow, Boston, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico and online. In 2024, Bay Path expanded its reach and program offerings through the acquisition of Cambridge College, increasing its enrollment to approximately 5,000 learners, gaining new locations, strengthening its online presence, and broadening its career-focused programs. Respected for strong allied health, education and business programs, accessible online options, and a supportive community, Bay Path is an appealing choice for many students.
Job Description
The Associate Dean, School of Management & Technology (SMT), will provide visionary leadership for undergraduate and graduate programs at Bay Path University and Cambridge College. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), this leader will be instrumental in developing and executing a strategic plan to increase enrollment, develop market-relevant academic programs, and enhance visibility of the SMT with business partners.
Working closely with key university leaders and faculty, the Associate Dean will be responsible for:
Growth & Strategy: Championing a culture of growth and innovation, designing and implementing strategies to increase enrollment, retention, persistence, and credit production.
Curriculum & Innovation: Overseeing the development of new, market-relevant programs and enhancing existing ones, ensuring a competitive advantage in a dynamic market.
Collaboration: Partnering with marketing, enrollment, advising and other academic departments to ensure cohesive and effective program promotion and management.
The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented academic leader with a deep passion for high-quality, experiential learning. This role requires a collaborative style, strong organizational management skills, and a proven ability to lead and innovate in a fast-paced higher education environment.
The Associate Dean is a full-time, 12-month administrative position.
Essential Job Functions
Program Growth & Vision
Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan for SMT programs to achieve growth targets. This includes identifying market trends and opportunities for new program development, as well as enhancing existing programs.
Enrollment & Marketing: Collaborate with marketing and admissions teams to create compelling messaging and recruitment strategies that effectively differentiate SMT programs and attract new students.
Curriculum Development: Lead the design and launch of new, innovative programs. This includes developing a learning ecosystem of pathways that incorporates certificates, dual-entry, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
External Partnerships: Act as the lead ambassador for SMT, building and nurturing partnerships with external organizations (local, regional, and national) to support student and faculty success. This includes securing sites for student internships, co-ops, and other experiential learning opportunities.
Academic & Faculty Leadership
Faculty Management: Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate a diverse team of full-time and adjunct faculty, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture that aligns with the university's core values.
Academic Excellence: Ensure the highest standards of academic quality through a robust process of curriculum review, student learning outcomes assessment, and continuous program improvement.
Accreditation & Assessment: Work collaboratively with the Office of Institutional Assessment to lead the assessment of student learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness, including the development and annual update of the programs' assessment plans and participation in the campus-wide assessment committee.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with other academic leaders to promote interdisciplinary initiatives and learning pathways that benefit student achievement and program innovation.
Student Success & Support
Retention & Advising: Work closely with faculty and staff to ensure students receive effective academic advising and support, contributing to high retention and persistence rates.
Career Development: Partner with career services to provide students with robust career development and job placement assistance, and to track and report on outcomes.
Recruitment & Engagement: Actively participate in student recruitment events and processes, leveraging a passion for the school\'s mission to engage with prospective students.
Budget Management & Partnership Development
Budget Oversight: Manage the school\'s budget to ensure the cost-effective use of resources that support strategic growth initiatives.
Revenue Generation: Identify and secure new revenue streams to expand SMT programs and infrastructure. This includes actively seeking grants, developing fundraising plans, and assisting with fundraising efforts in collaboration with the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
Other Responsibilities
Attend trainings as required.
Attend meetings and conferences as requested.
If you operate a University owned, leased or personal vehicle at any time while performing your duties, you must follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Operations Manual. Additionally, you must report any driving offense, on or off company time, which causes a loss, suspension, or any other change in your license status. You must report this change within one business day of the offense. You can report this change to the Human Resource Department or your direct supervisor. Failure to do so can lead to disciplinary action, up to and including terminations.
Requirements
An earned doctorate or terminal degree in a relevant field; a scholarly record sufficient to merit the rank of full professor is preferred. A record of successful teaching and professional service is essential.
A proven record of administrative leadership with a focus on results. This includes experience in hiring and overseeing faculty and managing across a wide range of academic programs.
Demonstrated ability to lead and execute strategies that have resulted in increased enrollment, retention, persistence, and credit production.
Experience in identifying market trends and successfully developing and launching new academic programs that provide a competitive advantage.
An energetic, positive, and collaborative leadership style with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and administration.
A record of successfully assisting with fundraising and grants administration, as well as experience in building and nurturing external partnerships to support academic programs.
A deep passion for Bay Path University\'s history, mission, and core values, with an understanding of the Associate Dean\'s role in achieving its goals.
Competence in planning, budgeting, and managing a department or program within prescribed fiscal constraints.
Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment.
Additional Information
Bay Path University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Instructions
All qualified applicants for this position should attach a cover letter, resume / curriculum vitae, and any other relevant information pertaining to this position and your candidacy. Please apply online. Faxes and emails will not be accepted.
Bay Path University is a smoke and tobacco-free community.
All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory background check.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at HR@baypath.edu or call 413-565-1157.
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Category:
Administrative / Staff
Department:
01-51-5110-VP Academic Affairs
Locations:
Longmeadow, MA
Posted:
Sep 26, 2025
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full-Time Salaried (Exempt)
Position ID:
193291
Bay Path University is a private comprehensive university with a bold and innovative spirit. Known for its commitment to providing a practical and career-focused education, Bay Path offers a residential bachelors degree for women only on its Longmeadow, Massachusetts campus, as well as bachelors, masters and doctoral programs for both men and women on campuses in East Longmeadow, Boston, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico and online. In 2024, Bay Path expanded its reach and program offerings through the acquisition of Cambridge College, increasing its enrollment to approximately 5,000 learners, gaining new locations, strengthening its online presence, and broadening its career-focused programs. Respected for strong allied health, education and business programs, accessible online options, and a supportive community, Bay Path is an appealing choice for many students.
Job Description
The Associate Dean, School of Management & Technology (SMT), will provide visionary leadership for undergraduate and graduate programs at Bay Path University and Cambridge College. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), this leader will be instrumental in developing and executing a strategic plan to increase enrollment, develop market-relevant academic programs, and enhance visibility of the SMT with business partners.
Working closely with key university leaders and faculty, the Associate Dean will be responsible for:
Growth & Strategy: Championing a culture of growth and innovation, designing and implementing strategies to increase enrollment, retention, persistence, and credit production.
Curriculum & Innovation: Overseeing the development of new, market-relevant programs and enhancing existing ones, ensuring a competitive advantage in a dynamic market.
Collaboration: Partnering with marketing, enrollment, advising and other academic departments to ensure cohesive and effective program promotion and management.
The ideal candidate will be a results-oriented academic leader with a deep passion for high-quality, experiential learning. This role requires a collaborative style, strong organizational management skills, and a proven ability to lead and innovate in a fast-paced higher education environment.
The Associate Dean is a full-time, 12-month administrative position.
Essential Job Functions
Program Growth & Vision
Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan for SMT programs to achieve growth targets. This includes identifying market trends and opportunities for new program development, as well as enhancing existing programs.
Enrollment & Marketing: Collaborate with marketing and admissions teams to create compelling messaging and recruitment strategies that effectively differentiate SMT programs and attract new students.
Curriculum Development: Lead the design and launch of new, innovative programs. This includes developing a learning ecosystem of pathways that incorporates certificates, dual-entry, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
External Partnerships: Act as the lead ambassador for SMT, building and nurturing partnerships with external organizations (local, regional, and national) to support student and faculty success. This includes securing sites for student internships, co-ops, and other experiential learning opportunities.
Academic & Faculty Leadership
Faculty Management: Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate a diverse team of full-time and adjunct faculty, fostering a collaborative and supportive culture that aligns with the university's core values.
Academic Excellence: Ensure the highest standards of academic quality through a robust process of curriculum review, student learning outcomes assessment, and continuous program improvement.
Accreditation & Assessment: Work collaboratively with the Office of Institutional Assessment to lead the assessment of student learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness, including the development and annual update of the programs' assessment plans and participation in the campus-wide assessment committee.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work with other academic leaders to promote interdisciplinary initiatives and learning pathways that benefit student achievement and program innovation.
Student Success & Support
Retention & Advising: Work closely with faculty and staff to ensure students receive effective academic advising and support, contributing to high retention and persistence rates.
Career Development: Partner with career services to provide students with robust career development and job placement assistance, and to track and report on outcomes.
Recruitment & Engagement: Actively participate in student recruitment events and processes, leveraging a passion for the school\'s mission to engage with prospective students.
Budget Management & Partnership Development
Budget Oversight: Manage the school\'s budget to ensure the cost-effective use of resources that support strategic growth initiatives.
Revenue Generation: Identify and secure new revenue streams to expand SMT programs and infrastructure. This includes actively seeking grants, developing fundraising plans, and assisting with fundraising efforts in collaboration with the Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
Other Responsibilities
Attend trainings as required.
Attend meetings and conferences as requested.
If you operate a University owned, leased or personal vehicle at any time while performing your duties, you must follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Operations Manual. Additionally, you must report any driving offense, on or off company time, which causes a loss, suspension, or any other change in your license status. You must report this change within one business day of the offense. You can report this change to the Human Resource Department or your direct supervisor. Failure to do so can lead to disciplinary action, up to and including terminations.
Requirements
An earned doctorate or terminal degree in a relevant field; a scholarly record sufficient to merit the rank of full professor is preferred. A record of successful teaching and professional service is essential.
A proven record of administrative leadership with a focus on results. This includes experience in hiring and overseeing faculty and managing across a wide range of academic programs.
Demonstrated ability to lead and execute strategies that have resulted in increased enrollment, retention, persistence, and credit production.
Experience in identifying market trends and successfully developing and launching new academic programs that provide a competitive advantage.
An energetic, positive, and collaborative leadership style with a data-driven approach to decision-making. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all stakeholders, including faculty, staff, and administration.
A record of successfully assisting with fundraising and grants administration, as well as experience in building and nurturing external partnerships to support academic programs.
A deep passion for Bay Path University\'s history, mission, and core values, with an understanding of the Associate Dean\'s role in achieving its goals.
Competence in planning, budgeting, and managing a department or program within prescribed fiscal constraints.
Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment.
Additional Information
Bay Path University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Instructions
All qualified applicants for this position should attach a cover letter, resume / curriculum vitae, and any other relevant information pertaining to this position and your candidacy. Please apply online. Faxes and emails will not be accepted.
Bay Path University is a smoke and tobacco-free community.
All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory background check.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at HR@baypath.edu or call 413-565-1157.
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