Associate Dean Academic Affairs & Campus Administration

Located on the Seattle campus and reporting to the Dean & CEO, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Campus Administration serves as a key member of the campus leadership team and is responsible for oversight and guidance of academic program delivery and innovation, compliance and regulatory matters, faculty affairs, student services, career advising, and program innovation.

Working closely with the Dean, the Seattle campus team, and leaders across Northeastern’s Global University System, the Associate Dean leads the vision and implementation of initiatives designed to promote innovation in academic offerings, including co-curricular experiential learning opportunities. In partnership with college leadership and university stakeholders, the Associate Dean ensures the successful delivery of academic programs and an exceptional student experience.

This role is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of new academic programs in collaboration with academic colleges and the global network, as well as leading strategic planning, implementation, and assessment efforts that advance the mission of the Seattle campus.

The Seattle campus is advancing a five-year strategic initiative to launch multiple health science programs in partnership with Bouvé College of Health Sciences. This Health Hub expansion represents a major campus priority and will diversify the campus enrollment portfolio alongside its established Enterprise Technology graduate programs. The Associate Dean will play a critical role in supporting this expansion, partnering with Bouvé leadership on program readiness and ensuring health sciences programs are integrated into campus operations, student services, and the broader academic experience.

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader who inspires teams, develops talent, drives strategic initiatives, and navigates ambiguity while maintaining a strong commitment to operational excellence, accountability, and student success. This position also requires strong crisis management, problem-solving, and change management capabilities.

• Master’s degree or doctoral degree in education, leadership, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience in respected leadership roles within an academic setting.
• Experience coaching, inspiring, mobilizing, and managing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategically and operationally in complex environments.
• Ability to successfully lead, motivate, and manage multidisciplinary staff groups and build effective teams and networks.
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, particularly in academic administration.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed documents and memoranda.
• Proven track record of fostering a culture of innovation in a growing organization.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, exercise sound judgment, and work with minimal direction.
• Strong personal accountability and a self-starter mindset.
• Ability to function as an organizational ambassador, active listener, and facilitator.
• Ability to navigate difficult conversations effectively and professionally.
• Authentic communication style with the ability to engage individuals at all levels.
• Confidence balanced with humility.

• Proven track record of partnering with local academic institutions to deliver high-quality partnerships and events.
• Familiarity with health education and/or health education strategy.
• Prior experience with Veteran’s Administration compliance requirements and state-level regulatory approval processes.

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