Executive Education: Senior Associate Dean, Strategy

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University seeks a Senior Associate Dean to lead the Executive Education enterprise at Columbia Business School. This general management role oversees a portfolio that generates substantial revenue and a team of about 50 across program management, marketing, sales, operations and finance.

The Senior Associate Dean translates strategy into execution and drives commercial performance. The role focuses on strategic leadership, faculty collaboration, and strong governance to advance CBS

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience overseeing a complex, revenue-generating function.
• Proven track record of commercial performance including revenue growth and client development.
• Strong people leadership skills with multi-function team management.

Responsibilities

• Translate executive education strategy into priorities, plans and accountabilities.
• Own performance across revenue, margin, client outcomes and program quality.
• Lead multi-year planning, investment priorities, and resource allocation.
• Oversee marketing, sales, and business development for the portfolio.
• Ensure faculty engagement and alignment with market demand.
• Oversee operations, finance, and compliance across the function.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Strategic planning

Executive presence

Team building

Education

MBA or equivalent

Job description

Columbia University seeks a Senior Associate Dean to lead the Executive Education enterprise at Columbia Business School. This general management role oversees a portfolio that generates substantial revenue and a team of about 50 across program management, marketing, sales, operations and finance.

The Senior Associate Dean translates strategy into execution and drives commercial performance. The role focuses on strategic leadership, faculty collaboration, and strong governance to advance CBS