Associate Dean - Academic Programmes and Student Success

Arden University; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arden University is seeking a motivated Senior Academic Leader for the Associate Dean position in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology. This role involves strategic leadership in academic programmes and student experience, requiring a strong background in pedagogy and relevant qualifications. The successful candidate will support the Dean and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance student success and academic excellence.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Pension

Health plans

Free courses

Qualifications

• Strong record in pedagogy and senior academic leadership.
• Relevant qualifications such as PG Cert HE and Fellowships.
• Vision for academic excellence and insight into higher education challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support the Dean and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Analyze faculty data and participate in committees.
• Focus on Academic Programmes, Student Success, Research, and External Relations.

Skills

Pedagogy

Senior Academic Leadership

Programme Management

Education

PG Cert HE

Fellowships

Job description

Associate Dean - Academic Programmes and Student Success

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Reporting into: Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology

Department: Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology

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This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement with occasional travel to UK locations, including Coventry, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Manchester, and London. Travel is expected to be at least once a week, fluctuating with business needs. Note that our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit and Arden work locations are added to employment contracts.

About Arden University: We are a multi-award-winning university committed to innovation and digital education, aiming to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide.

About our Department: The Academic Office supports governance, quality assurance, and student success, overseeing programme validation, policy development, compliance, and assessment management.

About the Opportunity: We seek a motivated Senior Academic Leader to join our Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology as Associate Dean, focusing on academic programmes and student experience, providing strategic leadership and impact.

Key Responsibilities: Support the Dean, collaborate with stakeholders, analyze faculty data, participate in committees, and represent the faculty externally. Focus areas include Academic Programmes, Student Success, Research, and External Relations.

About You: You should have a strong record in pedagogy, senior academic leadership, programme management, and relevant qualifications (e.g., PG Cert HE, Fellowships). You should have a vision for academic excellence and insight into higher education challenges.

Why Arden: Join a passionate team committed to accessible education, with benefits including holiday entitlement, pension, health plans, free courses, and more.

Our Values: Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness. We celebrate diversity and are an inclusive employer.

Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd June. Early applications are encouraged.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Arden is a Disability Confident Employer and values diversity, ensuring non-discriminatory recruitment processes. Indicate if you wish to be considered under the Disability Equality Act scheme.

Sponsorship statement: Some roles may not qualify for UK visa sponsorship, but applications from those eligible for alternative routes are welcome.