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.

As an Associate Dean of Academic Strategy Management, you will be a full-time member of university staff responsible for advancing strategic priorities in our online Global Campus (GC) organization. You will lead, support, and implement cross-functional initiatives in partnership with academic and operational teams, translating established strategy into coordinated plans, projects, and measurable outcomes. You will provide subject matter expertise in academic strategy, analysis, and process improvement, with a focus on strengthening academic operations, supporting academic quality and effectiveness, and improving the processes and infrastructure that enable effective work.

You will use data, technology, and continuous improvement practices to identify opportunities and support informed decision‑making. You will report to an Executive Director of Academic Strategy Management and may provide project or initiative leadership to faculty and staff in support of established goals and strategic priorities.

Provide operational support for academic processes, using data, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to monitor trends and program health, suggest enhancements, and identify emerging risks. Evaluate academic policies and contribute to policy review efforts to ensure clarity, compliance, and consistency. Contribute to governance processes and institutional decision‑making practices. Support accreditation reporting by coordinating with key institutional partners. Strengthen program review processes by evaluating user feedback and recommending changes.

Build strong working relationships and serve as a trusted point of contact for colleagues across the university, coordinating requests and sharing information to promote shared accountability and the adoption of new tools and practices. Work with partner teams to align and standardise non‑curricular academic requirements. Facilitating cross‑functional groups as needed to clarify responsibilities, coordinate shared processes, and support consistent implementation/execution.

Lead, support, and participate in institutional and programmatic initiatives, defining clear measures of success in collaboration with key stakeholders. Implement academic process improvement to reduce rework, delay, and cost while increasing scalability. Guide the integration, use, and adoption of AI and other emerging technologies in academic operations through responsible,…