Dean, Lifelong Learning & Growth Strategy

UNSW; Dublin; On-site; EUR 112,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

UNSW in Australia seeks the Dean of Lifelong Learning to lead academic, strategic and commercial efforts in post-experience education, working with the Provost and leadership to grow a sustainable lifelong learning portfolio that delivers measurable outcomes.

The Dean leads developing a university-wide lifelong learning model and portfolio strategy, responds to workforce needs, and drives market growth, educational impact and financial sustainability.

Qualifications

• Distinguished record of strategic leadership in a complex university or education setting.
• Experience with online education and emerging learning technologies.
• Ability to build alignment across a large organisation and deliver change through evidence and partnerships.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

UNSW in Australia seeks the Dean of Lifelong Learning to lead academic, strategic and commercial efforts in post-experience education, working with the Provost and leadership to grow a sustainable lifelong learning portfolio that delivers measurable outcomes.

The Dean leads developing a university-wide lifelong learning model and portfolio strategy, responds to workforce needs, and drives market growth, educational impact and financial sustainability.