Vice President & Academic Dean

Vice President & Academic Dean

About the Company

Esteemed state-affiliated college

Industry

Higher Education

Type

Educational Institution

Founded

1963

Employees

501-1000

Categories

• Colleges & Universities
• Education
• University of Pittsburgh

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President and Academic Dean to serve as its chief academic officer, providing strategic vision, leadership, and oversight for all academic programs and divisions. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship, and for fostering an environment that supports student success, faculty development, and institutional distinction. Key responsibilities include providing visible, engaged, and hands-on leadership, guiding academic planning and program development, supporting faculty recruitment and professional development, championing student learning and career preparation, and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. The role also involves stewarding resources, budgets, and foundation-supported investments, as well as engaging in fundraising efforts.

Applicants for the Vice President and Academic Dean position at the company should hold a terminal degree and have a distinguished record of academic achievement, with a strong background in academic administration. Experience in supporting both professional programs and the liberal arts, as well as a proven track record of innovation in academic program development and student success initiatives, is essential. The ideal candidate will have strong financial acumen, experience in managing budgets, and excellent relationship-building skills. A collaborative and accessible leadership style, a willingness to be highly visible and engaged in the campus community, and an appreciation for the unique challenges and opportunities of a residential, rural campus within a major public university system are also required.

Hiring Manager Title

President

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions