Dean, Continuing Education

Brigham Young University; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham Young UniversityContinuing Education seeks a Dean to provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for lifelong learning initiatives. You will align programs with BYU mission, stewardship of resources, and partnerships with CES and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

You will lead planning, operations, fiscal management, and personnel development, ensuring program excellence, compliance with university and church policies, and the recruitment and retention of top

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution by start date.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in higher education.
• Experience in organizational, financial, strategic, or operations management, marketing, or instructional design and technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for BYU Continuing Education.
• Work with CES, University Administration, and partners to align programs with mission and values.
• Lead planning, operations, fiscal management, and personnel management.
• Develop mutually meaningful partnerships with BYU academic and auxiliary units.
• Ensure compliance with Church, University, and governmental policies.
• Oversee budgets, endowment, and overall fiscal responsibility.
• Relocate/reside in Utah for the duration of employment.

Skills

Honor Code alignment

Strategic relationship building

Complex decision-making

Process improvement

Financial management

Communication & collaboration

Mentoring employees

Willingness to travel

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

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.

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.

This position requires the successful candidate to relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of their employment.

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU! 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. All employees of Brigham Young University (BYU) agree to maintain the standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as defined by the CES Honor Code and Dress and Grooming Standards, both on and off campus, 24 hours a day. BYU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.