Associate Dean - Students

University of Staffordshire Business Engagement; Stoke-on-Trent; In loco; GBP 92.000 - 93.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Staffordshire University is seeking a senior leader for the School of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences to drive student satisfaction, success, and inclusive practice. You will work with Course Directors, Heads of Department and service teams to deliver institutional priorities and performance measures.

The role requires significant leadership in higher education, a proven track record of improving student outcomes, expertise in wellbeing and inclusion, and strong communication and

Competenze

• Significant leadership experience in higher education.
• Proven track record of enhancing student outcomes and the overall student experience.
• Expertise in student support, wellbeing, inclusion and academic success.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience), a teaching qualification, and Senior Fellowship of Advance HE.

Mansioni

• Drive continuous improvement in student satisfaction and success.
• Champion inclusive and innovative educational practice.
• Ensure delivery against key institutional priorities and performance measures.

Conoscenze

Leadership in HE

Student outcomes

Wellbeing & inclusion

Stakeholder management

Communication

Formazione

Postgraduate qualification

Teaching qualification

Senior Fellowship of Advance HE

Descrizione del lavoro

School of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences

Location: Stoke/Stafford Campus
Salary: £75,915 to £80,524Per Annum - Full Time Permanent
Release Date: Tuesday 29 September 2026
Closing Date: Sunday 11 October 2026
Reference: HEPS167-26

Please note: this job is only available to current employees of the University

Main Responsibilities

Working closely with Course Directors, Heads of Department and professional service teams, you will drive continuous improvement in student satisfaction and success, champion inclusive and innovative educational practice, and ensure delivery against key institutional priorities and performance measures.

About You

• Significant leadership experience in higher education
• A strong track record of enhancing student outcomes and the overall student experience.
• Expertise in student support, wellbeing, inclusion and academic success.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• A postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience), a teaching qualification, and Senior Fellowship of Advance HE.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the educational experience of our students and contribute to the continued success of a vibrant and ambitious academic School.

Contact For Informal Discussion

Mike Phillips - Executive Dean

Please note that, if offered this position, the appointment procedure requires an Enhanced level of Disclosure with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) for Adult and Child workforce

Staffordshire University is committed to promoting and enabling a positive culture where staff, students and visitors are confident to be their authentic selves. We focus on inclusion as a way to ensure equality of opportunity for all our people and to demonstrate our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Human Rights.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits a diverse organisation can bring for the University.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, who are currently under-represented in the University workforce.