Associate Dean

UK Management College; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution in higher education is seeking an Associate Dean to enhance academic quality and student experience. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership, overseeing curriculum development, and ensuring compliance with partner universities. Ideal candidates will possess significant operational management experience and a passion for fostering a high-quality academic environment.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Transport links

Qualifications

• Proven record of operational management in education.
• Experience in leading curriculum development processes.
• Track record of achieving customer excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee educational quality and student experience.
• Lead development and review of undergraduate courses.
• Manage academic risk assessment strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Operational Management

Communication

Quality Assurance

Student Engagement

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent

Full teaching qualification

Job description

The Associate Dean at UK Management College (UKMC) plays a central role in supporting the Dean to enhance the quality of learning, teaching, and the overall student experience. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean works collaboratively with Course Directors, Heads of Academics across campuses, and professional teams including Wellbeing and Student Support. The role primarily involves assisting the Dean in the strategic development and implementation of initiatives aimed at improving academic quality, fostering student engagement, ensuring alignment with partner university expectations, and continuously enhancing student satisfaction and outcomes across all courses and campuses.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for: Oversight of educational quality, student experience, and operational academic performance Key Responsibilities:
• Provide strategic leadership for the enhancement of the student experience, ensuring alignment with UKMC's mission and partner universities’ standards and expectations.
• Lead the ongoing development, monitoring, and review of all undergraduate courses, ensuring continuous enhancement in learning, teaching quality, and student outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with Course Directors, Campus Heads of Academics, Wellbeing, and Student Support Teams to foster an integrated, high-quality academic environment across all campuses.
• Oversee and ensure robust quality assurance mechanisms, promoting effective practice and consistency with partner university requirements.
• Act as a key liaison with partner universities, ensuring alignment and compliance with their educational policies, procedures, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate initiatives to improve student retention, progression, and academic success, responding proactively to emerging student needs and feedback.
• Foster a culture of student engagement, actively seeking and responding to the student voice through structured feedback mechanisms and student representation.
• Provide oversight and guidance on curriculum development, including innovation and responsiveness to sector developments and employer needs.
• Manage and coordinate academic risk assessment and mitigation strategies, proactively identifying areas for intervention and improvement.
• Facilitate the sharing of best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment across UKMC, promoting educational excellence and innovation.
• Support the Dean and senior management in institutional planning, resource management, and policy development relating to student experience and educational standards.
• Ensure effective implementation and monitoring of student support initiatives, promoting inclusivity, equity, and wellbeing across all student cohorts.
• Represent UKMC in relevant external educational forums, maintaining strong collaborative relationships with professional bodies, external examiners, and quality assurance agencies.
• Provide leadership for professional development programs, ensuring academic staff are supported in achieving excellence in teaching and student support.
• Undertake any additional duties as assigned by the Dean, contributing strategically and operationally to the ongoing development and success of UKMC

Experience

• A relevant degree or equivalent and/or an appropriate professional qualification
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Significant relevant experience of operational management in curriculum delivery includes the effective development, deployment and leadership of staff.
• Direct relevant experience of curriculum planning processes particularly in relation to the areas covered by this post, or significant relevant industrial experience
• Evidenced recent and significant proven track record of achieving customer excellence through customer focused agenda
• Recent and significant proven track record of generating new, and increasing current, revenue streams through planning
• An ability to build effective and financially beneficial working relationships with industry to drive and deliver dynamic, creative and innovative learning.
• Evidenced recent and significant proven record of improving the quality of service and delivery of staff through performance management and performance improvement within own curriculum area.
• An ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals and customers at all levels (internal and external) to promote the college; highly developed communication, liaison and networking skills
• The ability to manage budgets, meet financial targets and maximise return on investment; the ability to organise and maintain excellent electronic records and to provide high level management reportage.
• The ability to lead others through dynamic, creative and inspirational leadership which gains respect and provides an environment where others feel motivated; and work effectively within a team
• The ability to delegate effectively and manage complex performance challenges of others in accordance with good management practice
• The ability to exemplify the College’s behaviours, and inspire others to succeed
• The ability to analyse and solve complex problems with a successful track record of leading and delivering change; a strong sense of purpose and the proven experience of exceeding agreed goals and KPIs
• The ability to respond creatively to the specific needs of a diverse community
• A full teaching qualification, preferably in a business discipline
• Significant leadership experience at middle management level in post compulsory education
• Knowledge of the Higher Education sector, in particular policy developments and funding arrangements in relation to issues which will impact upon individuals
• An understanding of issues relating to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults

This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about education and dedicated to enhancing the academic landscape within our institution.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Transport links

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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