Chief Dean of Students & Strategic Operations

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park seeks an Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students to lead the School’s strategic, operational, and financial direction. The role partners with other deans and executive officers to advance the mission and foster excellence in teaching and learning.

The candidate will manage a team of professionals and support staff, drive data-driven decisions, and articulate the School’s vision to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and funders.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: 12–15 years of professional experience in education business operations.
• Experience supervising or managing professional staff.
• Ability to analyze data and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the School as part of the executive management team.
• Provide strategic, operational, and financial direction for the School.
• Foster collaborative relationships with deans, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners.

Skills

Data analytics

Leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students

Time Type: Full Time

Posting Open Date: September 22, 2026

Position Summary:

Organization's Summary Statement:

This position is a member of the executive management team and is responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial direction of the School. Works in close partnership with other deans and executive officers of the University. Provides leadership and vision for the School. Encourages effective collaborative relationships. Articulates with enthusiasm the School’s mission to students, faculty, staff, alumni, public agencies, and potential funders. Fosters an environment of excellence in teaching and learning.
Manages a team of professional and support staff. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Fifteen (12) years of professional experience managing education business operations. Eight (8) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff. Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
Knowledge of organizational and unit performances measures.
Knowledge of the impact and implications of decisions on leadership objectives.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in data analytics and negotiation.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to research information and analyze complex data and information to create reports and presentations.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details:

Required Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and 3 references

Best Consideration Date: October 22, 2026

Posting Close Date: November 1, 2026

Job Risks:

Worker Sub-Type: Faculty Regular

Salary Range: $230,000-$245,000

Benefits Summary:

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Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground checkinformation. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy .

Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome!

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.

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