Associate Dean, Academic Programs & Student Success

CSU; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University seeks an Associate Dean for Academic Programs, Student Success and Assessment to lead curriculum governance, program quality and student pathways across undergraduate and graduate programs. Role collaborates with chairs, campus partners and governance bodies to advance evidence-based planning and continuous improvement.

The position requires a Doctorate in a relevant field and a proven record in academic leadership, curriculum development, assessment and accreditation,

Qualifications

• Doctorate in information/data science, informatics, CS/engineering, statistics or related field.
• Proven record of academic leadership (chair/associate chair, program coordinator, assessment coordinator).
• Demonstrated success leading curriculum/assessment initiatives and student‑success efforts at scale.
• Strong track record of building collaborative relationships with faculty, chairs, and campus partners to advance complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead college-wide curriculum governance, including new and revised programs, certificates, stackable credentials, modality approvals, proposal submissions, policy compliance, and catalog accuracy.
• Coordinate academic scheduling, faculty load and assigned/release time, interdisciplinary offerings, orientation, and block enrollment across modalities.
• Develop and implement strategic enrollment management plans, including FTES/SFR targets and course-demand analytics.
• Lead development and coordination of PaCE, special-session, online programs, budgeting, and sustainable growth strategies.
• Analyze program efficiency using measures like course fill, throughput, and modality mix; drive continuous improvement with chairs and directors.
• Lead annual learning assessment, program planning, program review, and accreditation activities.
• Coordinate K-14 partnerships and academic pathways to strengthen access and student success.
• Serve on the college leadership team and coordinate scholarships, awards, and student-facing events.

Skills

Curriculum governance

Student success

Learning assessment

Program review

Accreditation

Data analysis

Advising models

Online programs

Policy interpretation

Communication

Independent work

Emerging technologies

AI awareness

Innovation leadership

Collaboration

Education

Doctorate in IDS-related field

Job description

San José State University seeks an Associate Dean for Academic Programs, Student Success and Assessment to lead curriculum governance, program quality and student pathways across undergraduate and graduate programs. Role collaborates with chairs, campus partners and governance bodies to advance evidence-based planning and continuous improvement.

The position requires a Doctorate in a relevant field and a proven record in academic leadership, curriculum development, assessment and accreditation,