Associate Dean, Academic Strategy Management

Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us - and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

Make an impact - from near or far

At SNHU, you'll have the option to work remotely in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. Employees must reside in, and work from, one of the above approved states.

The opportunity

As the Associate Dean of Academic Strategy Management, you are a full-time member of university staff and implements strategies to support cross-team projects with respective partners across our online Global Campus (GC). You will implement plans and project work through collaboration of operational-level work projects. You will provide subject matter expertise for overall product health and process effectiveness within academic portfolio management. You'll report to the Executive Director of Academic Strategy Management.

You may lead a team of faculty and support staff for the successful achievement of established goals.

What you'll do:

• Academic Operations

  • Assure the achievement of institutional and programmatic benchmarks and performance indicators with analytical support and discipline.

  • Use systematic application of data-informed decision-making.

• Cross-functional Engagement

  • Create an environment that promotes connection, community, and collaboration.

  • Prioritize support of a culture of responsiveness, empowerment, and reliable service level agreements (SLAs).

• Academic Program Infrastructure

  • Coordinate regulatory compliance, accreditation reporting, and governance protocols.

  • Use data-driven decision-making processes related to institutional effectiveness.

• Strategic Implementation Optimization & Innovation

  • Support improvements in processes to increase automation, improve data and reporting, ability to grow, reduce cost, and better support collaboration between partners.

  • Use frameworks for technology adoption in academic operations, including AI, analytics, and automation.

What we're looking for:

• Years of experience: At least 2 years of progressive experience working in higher education administration.

• A master's degree from a regionally accredited higher education institution.

• Broad knowledge of a wide range of functional areas within higher education institutions.

• Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, coordinating, and executing cross-functional initiatives within higher education or similar complex environments.

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We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

Compensation

Exceptional benefits (because you're exceptional)

You're the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you'll get:

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance

• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans

• 5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)

• Employer-funded retirement

• Free tuition program

• Parental leave

• Mental health and wellbeing resources