Dean, Continuing Education

CE Events, LLC; United States; Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

BYU Continuing Education seeks a visionary Dean to provide leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for lifelong learning initiatives, expanding access, and building relationships across BYU and the Church. You will guide governance, budget, and personnel decisions while upholding BYU standards.

The role requires a doctorate, 10+ years of higher education leadership, and a track record of program excellence.

Qualifikationen

• Doctorate degree required; higher education leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and personnel management.
• Strong ability to build partnerships with university administration, CES, and affiliated church institutions.

Aufgaben

• Set mission, vision, and strategy for BYU Continuing Education.
• Foster relationships with BYU administration, CES, and Church leadership to support initiatives.
• Oversee program excellence, policy compliance, and governance of Continuing Education.
• Provide resources and support for staff training, growth, and development.
• Approve annual budgets and ensure fiscally sound operations.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Higher education leadership

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Interdepartmental collaboration

Ausbildung

Doctorate degree

Jobbeschreibung

Dean, Continuing Education

Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for BYU Continuing Education in delivering lifelong learning that benefits the world through enlightening minds, encouraging growth, and expanding opportunities. Lead global access to BYU academic programs and professional education experiences while fostering key relationships across BYU, the Church Educational System, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

What you'll do in this position

• Mission, vision, and strategy. Work with the Church Educational System (CES), University Administration, campus partners, and Continuing Education leadership to establish, promote, and achieve the mission, vision, and values of BYU Continuing Education. Provide strategic direction for planning, operations, fiscal management, and personnel management.
• Fostering relationships. Partner with University Administration to align Continuing Education programs with the mission and AIMS of a BYU Education. Develop and foster mutually meaningful partnerships with academic and auxiliary units at BYU. Collaborate with CES and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to support requested initiatives.
• Program excellence and integrity. Ensure Continuing Education programs meet expectations of University Administration and the Board of Trustees. Ensure compliance with applicable Church, University, Continuing Education, and governmental policies, regulations, and laws.
• Personnel leadership. Ensure full-time, part-time, student, and contract employees are aligned with Church standards and possess requisite skills. Provide resources and support for employee training, growth, and development.
• Fiscal responsibility. Approve annual Continuing Education budgets and oversee use of endowment and similar accounts. Ensure fiscally sound operations of Continuing Education programs and services.

Posting Close Date: November 23, 2026 NOTE: Last day to apply is Sunday, November 22, 2026 @ 11:59 p.m. (MT)

What qualifies you for this role

• Minimum Required: Earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution. Must have the required degree by the start date. Higher education teaching, research, and/or continuing education experience. At least 10 years of leadership experience in higher education.
• Experience in one or more of: organizational management; financial and budgetary management; strategic management; operations management; marketing management; or instructional design and technology.
• Required Skills: Alignment with the BYU Honor Code and standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; commitment to leadership consistent with BYU mission and AIMS. Strategic relationship building, complex decision‑making, and process improvement. Ability to manage applicable laws, regulations, policies, and organizational processes. Demonstrated financial management and effective communication and collaboration with direct reports. Confidentiality, discretion, emotional self‑management, positive influence, ethical conduct, and integrity. Ability to train and mentor employees; willingness to travel as required.
• Preferred Skills: Experience building connections with academic and auxiliary units in a large university. Knowledge of areas under supervision. Familiarity with accreditation standards and reviews.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend. All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church. This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

The mission of Brigham Young University - founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.

BYU employees must possess a commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the Aims of a BYU Education.

That commitment is demonstrated through the following behaviors, attitudes, and expressions: intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among members of the BYU community commitment to seek and be led by the Holy Ghost in all aspects of university assignments student-centeredness above all other professional pursuits excellence in teaching, scholarship, mentoring, and citizenship commitment to a campus culture of unity, love, and belonging a pattern of exemplary conduct that combines spiritual values and personal integrity in conducting work in a professional manner consistent with the values espoused by the university and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a pattern of public expression that faithfully promotes the mission and doctrines of the Church; is devoid of contradicting or opposing Church doctrines, policies, and general leaders; and refrains from expressions and behaviors that are dishonest, unchaste, profane, or disrespectful of others BYU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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