Assistant Dean for Online Programs

UIC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and/or a

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications for Assistant Dean for Online Programs in Chicago, IL. The role oversees the online college programs, course standards, and student services, coordinating with Extended Campus and college resources.

Responsibilities include directing online delivery, curriculum development, and marketing collaborations, with a focus on future online degrees and certificates.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• Experience in higher education preferred.
• Knowledge of online learning technologies and accreditation standards required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Strong project management and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, delivery and operations of online programs.
• Collaborate with department heads to identify faculty for online courses.
• Oversee online program course development and improvements.
• Coordinate marketing and recruitment efforts for online programs.
• Plan for future online degrees and certificates.

Skills

Online learning tech

Accreditation knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Project management

Collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Master's Degree

MBA

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Posted on: 8/20/2026 - Application Deadline: 9/4/2026

Hiring Department: College of Business Administration - Online Programs

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042151

Posting Close Date: September 4, 2026

Salary:The salary range for this position is $105,000 - $120,000.

We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factorssuch as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience andqualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will bedetermined through a thorough assessment of these elements.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

The Assistant Dean for OnlinePrograms provides overall leadership and coordination of the development,delivery, and operations of the college's online educational programs. TheAssistant Dean oversees the creation of course standards and templates, collaborateswith department heads to identify faculty to develop and teach online courses,and assesses the effectiveness of instructional practices in online programs.The Assistant Dean also supervises student services for students enrolled inonline programs and coordinates marketing and recruiting efforts with campusand college resources such as Extended Campus, CBA Student Recruitment, andLearning Technology Solutions. The Assistant Dean also leads efforts to planfor future online degree and certificate programs and to support faculty andstudents engaged in online programs within the college.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the delivery of online programs offered by the college, ranging from student services to course delivery, including setting enrollment and satisfaction goals for students
• Identify opportunities for new degree and certificate programs to be offered online and lead the approval and program development efforts
• Oversee the process of course development for courses delivered as part of the online programs, working with faculty and staff to identify opportunities for improvement and challenges to success
• Collaborate with department heads to identify faculty to develop and teach courses to be delivered as part of online programs offered by the college
• Act as the college's liaison to campus and professional organizations concerned with online education such as UIC Extended Campus
• Measure and report on effectiveness of online initiatives based on key success indicators identified with the Dean
• Serve as a member of the college's senior staff leadership team through service on committees and leading strategic initiatives as assigned by the Dean
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Master's Degree
• Experience: 10years of experience in higher education
• Knowledge of online learning technologies and pedagogies.
• Knowledge of accreditation standard of the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: MBA, MPA, or Master of Educational Administration is preferred.
• Experience: Experience in academic program and/or student services leadership is preferred.
• Knowledge of trends in business school enrollments and curricula.
• Knowledge of markets or new business educational programs.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.