Strategic Associate Dean, Degree Programs & Operations

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 325,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management seeks an Associate Dean for Degree Programs & Operations to lead admissions, student experience, advising, career services and international operations across master’s and certificate programs, serving 2300+ students each year.

The role oversees eight direct reports and ~110 staff, guiding strategic program development and enrollment strategies, collaborating with university leadership to keep Kellogg’s programs competitive and innovative.

Qualifications

• Experience in academic leadership and strategic program oversight.
• Experience with admissions, advising, career services and international student operations.
• Proven ability to recruit top students and manage large teams.

Responsibilities

• Recruits the world’s top students while achieving associated quality and revenue goals.
• Builds an ecosystem of recruiter relationships, coaching, and advising models that maximizes student outcomes.
• Develops enrollment strategies across programs considering market demand and applicant behavior.
• Drives innovation within programs to meet long-term market demand.
• Partners with university leaders to ensure Kellogg students access shared resources.
• Creates differentiated strategies across all aspects of student experience and outcomes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Enrollment management

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management seeks an Associate Dean for Degree Programs & Operations to lead admissions, student experience, advising, career services and international operations across master’s and certificate programs, serving 2300+ students each year.

The role oversees eight direct reports and ~110 staff, guiding strategic program development and enrollment strategies, collaborating with university leadership to keep Kellogg’s programs competitive and innovative.