Associate Dean

About the Opportunity

Located at our downtown Toronto campus and under the direction of the Regional CEO & Dean, the Associate Dean serves as a key member of the senior leadership team who is the second in command to the CEO/Dean and responsible for oversight and guidance of various functions including: academic program delivery, compliance/regulatory matters, faculty affairs, program innovation and research, student services, and career services.

This critical role will work closely with the CEO/Dean and various other leaders both in Toronto and across the university to grow and position the campus as a strong asset in the region and across Northeastern’s Global University System. The Associate Dean will lead the vision and delivery of various initiatives designed to promote innovation and strengthen brand. They will partner with the College Deans, Associate Deans, Program Directors and other stakeholders (Enrollment Management, Office of Global Services, Legal/Compliance, Registrar, Finance, Marketing, Recruiting etc.) to ensure the successful delivery of programs and an exceptional student experience. The Associate Dean will also serve as a lead for innovating new programs and initiatives in collaboration with the academic colleges and the regional network. The Associate Dean will work closely with the CEO/Dean to build, contribute to, and monitor strategic plans and other related projects that enhance and support the mission of the Campus.

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced servant people leader with a high level of intellectual humility who thrives on bringing people together to solve shared goals and is driven by the mission and objectives of Northeastern University and the Toronto campus. The Associate Dean will support and promote an organizational culture of impact, be willing to experiment, and navigate ambiguity and complexity, while staying focused on advancing the objectives.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a results oriented, innovative and fast paced environment, and has experience connecting with students, academic administrators, faculty, and external stakeholders.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES
- Self-starter with high degree of personal accountability and ability to thrive under pressure with mínimal direction
- A proven record of fostering a culture of innovation and operating in a creative and growing organization
- Experience coaching, inspiring, mobilizing, and managing high-performing, aspirational, and accountable teams
- Demonstrate ability to lead and create impact with ability to think both strategically and operationally in a complex environment
- Ability to successfully lead, motivate and manage multi-skilled staff groups and to build effective teams and networks
- Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, particularly when it comes to academic administration
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills with ability to produce detailed documents and memos
- Proven track record partnering with local academic institutions to deliver high-quality partnerships and events
- Confidence tempered by humility
- Ability to have difficult conversations when required
- Ability to function as an organizational ambassador, active listener, and facilitator
- Demonstrate experience working effectively to enhance diversity, inclusion, and belonging
- Authenticity and engaging communication skills (verbally and in writing) with people at all levels and from all walks of life
- Knowledge and skills required for this position are typically acquired through graduate studies at a master’s or doctoral level in business, education, leadership or a related field plus at least 10 years of relevant experience
- A track record of respected senior leadership positions in an academic setting is required
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Academic Stewardship
- Serves as a strategist for developing academic programs, including recommending and implementing innovative new academic curricula. Acts as the primary liaison with Boston-based College Deans, Associate Deans, Program Directors, other academic personnel and regional network colleagues to ensure programs are of the highest academic quality and aligned with local and regional workforce needs. Ensures that faculty, staff and students have the proper classroom setup, technology available, etc., to deliver the best learning/teaching experience. Acts as ‘first point of contact’ and problem solver for Academic Advisors and 80+ Faculty members on campus, working closely with Boston counterparts.

Strategic Planning
- Works closely with the Dean and senior leadership across the university (including the Registrar and Enrollment Management) to identify strategic opportunities, lead implementation and establish metrics.

People Management
- Responsible for overseeing a high performing team in Student Services and Career Services to deliver a b