• Job Description

  Req#: R0011639

  We are one growing team with one powerful goal — and as a global leader in education, we strive for a workforce that reflects the individual differences of our learning community. We believe that our employees can be their best selves when they can be their true selves. That is why we’re committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion in which all our employees feel welcomed, valued and empowered. Together, we will shape the future of education by transforming lives beginning with yours.

  Our Workforce Is Expanding Beyond New Hampshire!

  We currently offer remote work for those residing 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.

  The Opportunity

  The Associate Dean is a full-time member of the University staff who supports the operational needs, strategic direction and initiatives of Southern New Hampshire University's College of Online and Continuing Education (COCE). The Associate Dean reports to the Executive Director or the Senior Associate Dean and will lead a team of Faculty Leads, Clinical Faculty and Technical Faculty, as assigned. The Associate Dean possesses knowledge of the assigned academic unit and can help implement strategic initiatives by bringing to bear their knowledge, strengths and skills, while ensuring the daily health of academic programs.

  The Associate Dean is absolutely committed to maximizing the likelihood of learner success in high-quality academic programs. The Associate Dean ensures understanding of the mission and goals of COCE and the University. You are well-versed in and connected to the national conversation regarding higher education, particularly around learner outcomes, general education, workforce needs and different learning modalities such as competency-based education. In addition to being well-informed about higher education administration and learning models, you will engage with SNHU leadership on how to create operational excellence as COCE moves toward the next evolution of higher education learning environments. To be successful you must "know how to build the box and when to think outside of it".

  The Associate Dean uses data to support decision-making and continuous improvement. You will enable the continuous improvement process and work in close collaboration with other Associate Deans as their primary team, and with other team members throughout the organization.

  The Associate Dean is critical to ensuring a culture of excellence, while engaging in efforts to develop the next-generation ecosystem of content, technology, systems, value opportunities, delivery and faculty models, and assessment strategies as COCE seeks to serve the needs of tomorrow's learners and employers.

  The Associate Dean will be assigned accountabilities (long-term, short-term, or special projects) based on:

  • Needs of the organization and/or a particular academic unit
  • Strengths; technical and behavioral skills; and capacity
  • Knowledge or academic credential
  • Demonstrate excellence

  This is a remote position. #LI-remote

  You'll Get To:

  The Associate Dean’s duties are enacted within two major categories of responsibility: Ensuring a Solid Foundation and Building Toward the Future.

  Ensuring a Solid Foundation - The operational accountabilities of the Associate Dean are based on a combination of the following tasks:

  o Curriculum Development and Oversight

  o Stakeholder Collaboration

  o Faculty Recruitment, Management, and Support

  o Learner Success and Engagement

  o Quality Assurance across Curriculum, People, and Processes

  o Accreditation, Governance, Policy Development and Enforcement, and Compliance Support

  o Team-based Culture Development, Support, and Success

  Building toward the Future - In alignment with the strategic priorities to shape the success of Southern New Hampshire University and COCE, Associate Deans may support some combination of the following:

  o Build the Next-Generation Learning Ecosystem

  o Design and Leverage our Systems to Deliver a Best-in-Class Experience

  o Build Excellence as One Winning Team through our People

  Minimum Qualifications:

  • Terminal degree in business, or related field, required
  • 3+ years of related experience working in a similar administrative role in higher education
  • 5+ years of professional work experience leading/managing teams
  • Demonstrated experience in online education
  • Demonstrated experience making data-informed decisions
  • Demonstrated experience in the successful administration of online degree programs or faculty
  • Prior experience teaching in an online higher education environment

  Thinking about the job, but not sure you should apply? We still want to hear from you.

  We recognize that not everyone enters the world of work with the same advantage, opportunity, and privilege. This is why your skills and experiences are important to us. Take the leap and apply, you just might be the person we are looking for!

  Are Benefits Important to You?

  We offer exceptional benefits, many available starting on the first day of employment:

  Anthem BlueCross affordable, low-deductible Medical Insurance available on day one

  Low to no-cost Dental, Vision and Life Insurance options

  5 weeks of Paid Time Off that starts accruing on day one & Paid Holidays

  A 401(k) Retirement Plan with an annual employer contribution of up to 6%, subject to eligibility and vesting criteria

  Tuition Benefits with family offerings

  Who Are We?

  SNHU employees are a team in every sense. Separately, we understand that each individual brings unique experiences, perspectives and ideas to create a vibrant work environment. Together we share common values of honesty, acceptance and accountability working as a unified force toward a common goal: to transform the lives of learners. By joining our team, you join us in our vision. Together, we’ll shape the future of education by transforming lives—beginning with yours.

  We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

  Remote Work Disclaimer

  Please note that this is a remote eligible position. At SNHU, we ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace at a fixed location within the United States (in one of the approved states as reflected above) that is free of distractions.

  Please note that a background check is required for employment.

• About the company

  At SNHU, we put our mission to work — and it makes for much more than your typical 9 to 5. In fact, it’s one of many reasons we’ve been voted one of The Chronicle of Higher Education’s best colleges to work for every year since its inception. We’re proud to hold that title, because it shows that even as we grow, we’re still committed to creating opportunities – both for our learners and our employees. From online faculty and staff positions to work study opportunities for campus learners, we offer a supportive space to start or continue a career in higher education.

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