Associate Dean Operations, Innovation, and Leadership

Associate Dean - Operations Innovation and Leadership

School of Business

Department of Operations Innovation and Leadership

Exempt Regular Full-Time Pay Grade

Job Location : Adelphi MD Hybrid (2-3 days a week onsite)

The Associate Dean for Portfolio Planning & Evaluation provides strategic data-informed leadership for the planning evaluation and continuous improvement of academic programs within an assigned portfolio. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean this role serves as the portfolios chief architect of programmatic relevance quality assurance and long-term sustainability guiding the lifecycle of academic programs. The Associate Dean ensures academic offerings are aligned with institutional strategy workforce demand and learner success metrics through the oversight of strategic planning program review resource allocation and performance evaluation.

The role also provides direction and supervision to Assistant Deans Portfolio Directors Portfolio Managers and Teaching & Learning Faculty to ensure forward-looking high-functioning operations and consistent academic standards. Success in this position is measured by the ability to drive programmatic excellence lead effective planning cycles

cultivate high-performing teams and ensure the ongoing relevance and quality of learning experiences across the portfolio while remaining responsive to an evolving educational and workforce landscape.

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

Lead the strategic planning and evaluation of assigned academic programs in the MBA DBA Accounting & Finance Project Management Operations and Acquisition Contract Management department ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and evolving market needs. Use data labor market intelligence and institutional strategy to identify growth opportunities and enhancements for long-term impact.

Direct the academic program review process use data and stakeholder input to conduct evidence-based assessment of program viability identify improvement opportunities and ensure compliance with accreditation and learner success standards.

Make informed recommendations on program lifecycle decisions (e.g. launch revision suspension or sunset) to the Senior Associate Dean based on strategic fit and performance metrics.

Oversee the implementation of quality assurance processes including curriculum reviews faculty evaluations and learner experience assessments. Collaborate with the Senior Associate Dean to elevate quality standards and inform operational priorities.

Allocate full-time faculty and staff resources strategically across the portfolio to meet academic needs balance workloads and support institutional growth.

Supervise and mentor Assistant Deans Portfolio Directors Teaching & Learning Faculty and Portfolio Managers to ensure coordinated execution and continuous leadership development in the design and delivery of programs.

Interpret and act upon student success data (e.g. persistence retention graduation rates) to implement academic interventions and drive improvements in learner outcomes.

Collaborate with curriculum and academic operations units to guide program design course development and delivery innovations that enhance teaching and learning. Advocate for innovations that improve engagement and learner outcomes.

Support accreditation compliance and institutional effectiveness initiatives by ensuring data integrity and adherence to internal and external standards.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Dean including supporting the Senior Associate Dean on cross-portfolio initiatives and special academic projects that strengthen program performance or stakeholder engagement.

Competencies :

Strategic academic planning and evaluation

Program lifecycle management.

Leadership and staff supervision

Academic quality assurance and improvement

Data-driven decision making

Faculty development and mentorship

Stakeholder engagement and collaboration

Skills :

Academic program review and analysis

Data interpretation and visualization

Supervisory and team development skills

Strategic resource planning and allocation

Curriculum and instructional planning

Communication and report writing

Change management and systems thinking.

Key Collaborators :

Senior Associate Dean : To align strategic planning and resource allocation decisions with broader academic operations and institutional priorities.

Assistant Deans and Portfolio Directors : To guide implementation of planning and evaluation efforts and ensure coordinated execution across academic units.

Portfolio Managers and Teaching & Learning Faculty : To provide oversight coaching and clarity around academic expectations evaluation standards and learner experience goals.

Curriculum Governance Committees : To review and approve program revisions new program proposals and sunset recommendations.

Center for Institutional Effectiveness and Analytics : To interpret student success metrics and translate insights into actionable academic improvements.

Faculty Affairs & Scheduling Team (FAST) and Human Resources : To support full-time faculty staffing plans development needs and performance improvement strategies.

External Stakeholders (e.g. accreditation bodies industry advisory boards) : To ensure programs meet workforce needs and maintain compliance with professional and regulatory expectations.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements :

Education : Doctorate in Business Business Administration or Management from a Business School or College at an accredited institution; in a portfolio-related discipline is highly preferred.

Experience : Demonstrated ability to get things done. Minimum of 5 years of academic leadership experience in higher education including program management and faculty leadership.

Preferred Education & Experience Requirements :

Education : Same as required

Experience : Demonstrated experience collaborating with external partners such as industry professional associations or community organizations.

Work environment and physical demands :

Work is typically performed in an office or a hybrid academic setting.

Must be able to analyze large sets of data manage competing academic priorities and collaborate across a distributed leadership structure.

Residence in or relocation to the Maryland / Washington D.C. / Northern Virginia metro area is required.

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume .

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression disability religion ancestry political affiliation or veteran status in employment educational programs and activities and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations :

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall based on disability be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services programs or activities of the University or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGCs Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation applicants / candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at .

Benefits Package Highlights :

• Generous Time Off : Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation 15 days of sick leave 3 personal days and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years). For part-time employees time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage : Access to health care medical with vision dental and prescription plans for both individuals and families effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Insurance Options : Term Life Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD.
• Flexible Spending Accounts : Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Plans : Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
• Supplemental Retirement Plans : include 401(k) 403(b) 457(b) and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
• Tuition Remission : Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE : For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time) tuition remission benefits are prorated.

Hiring Range :

$170000.00 - $180000.00

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Business,Information Management,Accounting,Corporate Risk Management,Faculty,Jms

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 170000 - 180000