Dean of Lifelong Learning: Growth & Strategy

UNSW; Montreal; On-site; CAD 176,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW seeks a Dean of Lifelong Learning to lead a university-wide strategy for upskilling and reskilling, driving a high-value portfolio of post-experience programs and strategic partnerships. The role reports to the Provost and shapes market-responsive education delivery.

The Dean will balance academic credibility with commercial acumen, align with industry and government, and steer investment to deliver measurable outcomes and sustainable growth for UNSW’s lifelong learning offerings.

Qualifications

• Proven strategic leadership in a large university or higher education sector.
• Strong academic credibility with commercial acumen and market awareness.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing a university-wide strategy for lifelong learning, upskilling and reskilling
• Building and commercialising a high-value portfolio of post-experience programs
• Identifying market opportunities through customer insight, competitor analysis and portfolio performance
• Driving sustainable revenue growth, strong learner outcomes and return on investment
• Advancing innovative, scalable and technology-enabled approaches to education delivery
• Building strategic partnerships with industry, government and other organisations
• Influencing academic and professional communities to reform post-experience learning practices
• Ensuring robust quality assurance and strong educational outcomes across the portfolio
• Representing UNSW externally with senior corporate, government and education stakeholders

Job description

UNSW seeks a Dean of Lifelong Learning to lead a university-wide strategy for upskilling and reskilling, driving a high-value portfolio of post-experience programs and strategic partnerships. The role reports to the Provost and shapes market-responsive education delivery.

The Dean will balance academic credibility with commercial acumen, align with industry and government, and steer investment to deliver measurable outcomes and sustainable growth for UNSW’s lifelong learning offerings.