Dean, Continuing Education

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

About The Position

The Dean of Continuing Education provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for BYU Continuing Education, delivering lifelong learning that benefits the world by enlightening minds, encouraging growth, and expanding opportunities. The role leads global access to BYU academic programs and professional education experiences and fosters key relationships across BYU, the Church Educational System (CES), and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Dean works with CES, University Administration, campus partners, and Continuing Education leadership to establish and advance the unit's mission, vision, and values. The position directs planning, operations, fiscal and personnel management; builds partnerships that align programs with BYU's mission and AIMS; supports initiatives requested by CES and the Church; ensures program quality and compliance; develops and supports employees; and oversees budgets and related accounts. The successful candidate is required to relocate to and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment.

Requirements

Earned doctorate degree from an accredited institution, required 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.
Alignment with the BYU Honor Code and standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and commitment to leadership consistent with BYU's mission and AIMS.
Strategic relationship-building, complex decision-making, and process-improvement abilities.
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 and willingness to travel as required.
Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the affiliated church's principles and doctrine.
All faculty must abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards.
New employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Nice To Haves

Experience building connections with academic and auxiliary units in a large university.
Knowledge of areas under supervision.
Familiarity with accreditation standards and reviews.
Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Responsibilities

Work with 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.
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.
Ensure Continuing Education programs meet the expectations of University Administration and the Board of Trustees.
Ensure compliance with applicable Church, University, Continuing Education, and governmental policies, regulations, and laws.
Ensure full-time, part-time, student, and contract employees are aligned with Church standards and possess the requisite skills.
Provide resources and support for employee training, growth, and development.
Approve annual Continuing Education budgets and oversee the use of endowment and similar accounts.
Ensure fiscally sound operations of Continuing Education programs and services.