Associate Dean of Academic Innovation & Campus Leadership

Northeastern University; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University Seattle invites an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Campus Administration to lead strategic academic program delivery, innovation, and student services on the Seattle campus. Reporting to the Dean & CEO, you will guide faculty affairs, career advising, and program readiness while partnering with the global university network to advance campus initiatives.

The role requires a proven leader with strong crisis management, change management, and accountability skills to

Qualifications

• Master's degree or doctoral degree in education, leadership, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience in respected leadership roles within an academic setting.
• Experience coaching, inspiring, mobilizing, and managing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategically and operationally in complex environments.
• Ability to successfully lead, motivate, and manage multidisciplinary staff groups and build effective teams and networks.
• Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, particularly in academic administration.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed documents and memoranda.
• Proven track record of fostering a culture of innovation in a growing organization.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, exercise sound judgment, and work with minimal direction.
• Strong personal accountability and a self-starter mindset.
• Ability to function as an organizational ambassador, active listener, and facilitator.
• Ability to navigate difficult conversations effectively and professionally.
• Authentic communication style with the ability to engage individuals at all levels.
• Confidence balanced with humility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategist for developing academic programs and recommending and implementing innovative curricula.
• Act as the primary liaison with college Deans, Associate Deans, Program Directors, academic personnel, and regional network colleagues to ensure programs align with local and regional workforce needs.
• Ensure faculty, staff, and students have access to the classroom resources, technology, and support necessary to deliver an outstanding learning and teaching experience.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and problem solver for Academic Advisors and more than 80 faculty members on the Seattle campus.
• Collaborate closely with counterparts across Northeastern's Global University System to support academic excellence and program delivery.

Job description

Northeastern University Seattle invites an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Campus Administration to lead strategic academic program delivery, innovation, and student services on the Seattle campus. Reporting to the Dean & CEO, you will guide faculty affairs, career advising, and program readiness while partnering with the global university network to advance campus initiatives.

The role requires a proven leader with strong crisis management, change management, and accountability skills to