Senior Associate Dean, Academic Operations & Strategy

American Jewish University; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

American Jewish University in Los Angeles seeks an Associate Dean of Academic Operations and Administration for the Masor School. This senior leader will guide academic administration, operational processes, and cross‑functional collaboration to support faculty, students, and institutional effectiveness.

The role includes oversight of two doctoral programs, advising, dissertation progression, scheduling, and assessment, with a light teaching load of up to three courses per year.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of leadership or administrative experience in higher education.
• Experience administering graduate or doctoral programs preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for the Masor School's two doctoral programs.
• Oversee doctoral advisors and monitor key performance indicators.
• Coordinate admissions, onboarding, registration, and dissertation progression.
• Lead communications with faculty, advisors, and students; ensure timely program information.
• Support accreditation, assessment, and institutional effectiveness initiatives.
• Teach up to three courses per academic year or chair/serve on dissertation committees.

Skills

Leadership in Higher Ed

Project Management

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Collaboration

Policy & Compliance Knowledge

Education

Terminal degree (PhD/EdD) in education or related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Populi SIS

Job description

American Jewish University in Los Angeles seeks an Associate Dean of Academic Operations and Administration for the Masor School. This senior leader will guide academic administration, operational processes, and cross‑functional collaboration to support faculty, students, and institutional effectiveness.

The role includes oversight of two doctoral programs, advising, dissertation progression, scheduling, and assessment, with a light teaching load of up to three courses per year.