External Growth Dean for Tax & Accounting Schools

Golden Gate University; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 177,000 - 192,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Gate University seeks a Dean to lead the Bruce F. Braden School of Taxation and the School of Accounting, guiding growth and external engagement with the tax and accounting communities.

The Dean will oversee program development, faculty collaboration, and partnerships with firms to expand enrollment across both schools. The role emphasizes building relationships with professional organizations, alumni, and industry partners while ensuring alignment with university priorities and a strong

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in accounting or a related field.
• Proven ability to lead organizations and manage staff.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the schools’ principal representative to the tax, legal, and accounting communities.
• Lead an advisory committee composed of partners from Big 4 and regional tax and accounting firms.
• Represent the schools at ABA and CPA conferences and engage with professional community.
• Build and sustain relationships with the schools’ alumni who practice in tax and accounting across the United States and Canada.
• Develop firm partnerships that generate staff enrollment in the schools’ programs.
• Hire, review, and support adjunct faculty and ensure they feel connected to the schools.

Skills

Leadership

External engagement

Relation­ship building

Enrollment growth

Education

Advanced degree in field

Job description

Golden Gate University seeks a Dean to lead the Bruce F. Braden School of Taxation and the School of Accounting, guiding growth and external engagement with the tax and accounting communities.

The Dean will oversee program development, faculty collaboration, and partnerships with firms to expand enrollment across both schools. The role emphasizes building relationships with professional organizations, alumni, and industry partners while ensuring alignment with university priorities and a strong