Associate Dean of Graduated School

Northbridge University; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbridge University seeks an Associate Dean of Graduated School to oversee graduate programs, coordinate student recruitment and retention efforts, and ensure timely delivery of online graduate courses. The role supports the Executive Director in planning, organizing, and supervising all graduate program activities across Florida campuses.

The candidate will supervise faculty, coordinate scheduling, and lead initiatives to improve student outcomes, engagement, and accreditation readiness.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree required in the field of Business Administration, Education or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience at the college level; preferably in the proprietary school setting.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed retention, laddering/career pathway, student satisfaction, and certification goals by structuring supportive student services and advising.
• Coordinate and track student reentry and readmission processes to meet monthly goals.
• Meet daily student engagement goals for graduate online courses across all online programs.
• Assist in developing and maintaining the graduate program schedules and courses under supervision.
• Coordinate timely academic advising for students with SAP progress issues per policy.
• Provide retention and advising support to students and the student services team during after-hours outreach.
• Verify online graduate courses have qualified instructors and complete contractual agreements.

Education

Doctorate degree in Business Administration, Education or related field

Job description

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Associate Dean of Graduated School

Full Time Adm Reg Orlando, FL, US

At Northbridge University, we are looking for anAssociate Dean of Graduated School!

Summary:

Responsible for the oversight and coordination of all the graduate programs and activities that support student recruitment, education, retention including reentries at NUC University – Florida Technical College and the campuses assigned. Provides the leadership necessary to fulfill the mission, objectives, plans and goals of the campus. Ensures support services, academic courses in diploma and degree programs at the college meet the needs of faculty, students and the community it serves. Assist the Executive Director in all education and training areas of planning, organizing, directing, staffing, coordinating, motivating, supervising, improving and evaluating all facets of the campus’ graduate programs academic department.

Qualifications/Education:

• Doctorate degree required in the field of Business Administration, Education or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience at the college level; preferably in the proprietary school setting.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual retention, laddering/career pathway, student satisfaction, and certification goals of the college by structuring appropriate student services, supportive time for students, academic advising, inclusive of office hours, communication with students, etc.
• Coordinate and track student reentry and readmission processes ensuring that monthly student reentry goals are met.
• Meet or exceed daily student engagement goals for graduate online course in all online programs.
• Assist in the development and maintenance the student schedule for all graduate programs and courses under supervision.
• Coordinate timely academic advising for students failing satisfactory academic progress (SAP) in compliance with policy and regulations.
• Provide retention and advising to students and support student services team during evening and weekend at risk outreach.
• Assist the Executive Director to verify online graduate level classes have qualified and appropriate coverage (faculty) and that instructors complete contractual agreements through module end dates.
• Provide support to the Dean and ED with recruitment, interviews, hiring and on-boarding to all faculty including New Faculty Orientation or Programmatic Training Sessions.
• Conduct biweekly one on one meetings, faculty/, and quarterly formal online classroom observations of instructors, program coordinators/managers.
• Assist with scheduling and guaranteeing requirements of annual faculty development, in-services and professional growth activities to meet accreditation criteria.
• Ensures program operations, personnel, facilities and curriculum comply with state, accreditation and programmatic regulatory bodies.
• Manage program certifications and/or licenses for students by ordering, tracking, and assessing sit and pass rates and coordinating external or internal proctoring of exams.
• Monitor, facilitate, and implement timely course development and curriculum revisions recommendations via coordination with and approval of VP for Academic Affairs.
• Safeguard the student experience and satisfaction by analyzing and addressing student and needs based on quantitative data and qualitative data such as, online classrooms observations and student surveys.
• Ensure that instructors are following the standardized curriculum and that course objectives are met.

Why Join Northbridge University?

At Northbridge University, you become part of a community devoted to academic excellence, innovation, and human development. Every employee, from faculty to administrative staff, plays a key role in advancing the growth of our students while enhancing their own professional journey. We foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and ongoing learning, where innovative ideas are welcomed and talent is supported. Our employees enjoy professional growth opportunities, career stability, and the satisfaction of contributing to an organization that changes lives through education.

At Northbridge University, you’re not just building a career—you’re creating a meaningful purpose.

Northbridge University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, Protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The selected applicant will undergo a background check, educational verification, and drug testing.