Associate Dean, Academic Operations & Doctoral Programs

AJU; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

American Jewish University (AJU) in Sherman Oaks, CA, is seeking an Associate Dean of Academic Operations and Administration for the Masor School. This senior leader will guide academic administration, operational systems, and strategic initiatives to support faculty, students, and accreditation.

The role includes oversight of two doctoral programs, policy development, data reporting, budgeting, and occasional teaching (up to three courses per year).

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in education or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible leadership or administrative experience in higher education.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience in higher education, including graduate-level instruction in online or hybrid formats.
• Experience administering graduate or doctoral academic programs is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of academic operations, higher education administration, and student lifecycle management.
• Exceptional project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects in a collaborative environment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive operational leadership for the Masor School's two doctoral programs.
• Oversee doctoral academic advisors and monitor key performance indicators.
• Coordinate admissions, onboarding, registration, and milestone tracking for doctoral students.
• Ensure doctoral policies, standards, and timelines are consistently applied.
• Monitor student progress and intervene to promote degree completion.
• Chair or serve on dissertation committees as needed.
• Lead communications and collaboration with faculty and university offices.
• Develop and monitor administrative workflows and reporting for accreditation.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Teaching experience

Education

PhD or EdD in education or related field

Tools

Canvas

Populi

Job description

American Jewish University (AJU) in Sherman Oaks, CA, is seeking an Associate Dean of Academic Operations and Administration for the Masor School. This senior leader will guide academic administration, operational systems, and strategic initiatives to support faculty, students, and accreditation.

The role includes oversight of two doctoral programs, policy development, data reporting, budgeting, and occasional teaching (up to three courses per year).