Executive Director, School of Emerging Technology

GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY•San Francisco, CA

2d•$250,000 - $350,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Golden Gate University (GGU) is seeking an Executive Director for its new School of Emerging Technology. This role is a unique opportunity to lead the operational and strategic direction of a rapidly growing, AI-focused global school. The Executive Director will drive global growth, academic excellence, and industry relevance, ideal for a tech-industry executive who has experience building and scaling organizations. The School of Emerging Technology is at the forefront of GGU's transformation into a global learning model, with a focus on applied AI and multilingual education. The position involves building industry partnerships, launching new programs, and operationalizing the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence. This role offers a chance to bring a product, platform, and growth mindset into higher education during a period of significant global change.

Requirements

15+ years of senior leadership experience in the technology industry, with a track record of building and scaling organizations.
Established credibility and network in AI, emerging technology, or adjacent fields.
Demonstrated success leading complex initiatives, managing budgets, and overseeing teams.
Strong communication and public presence, with the ability to represent the School to external audiences.
Ability to operate in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.

Nice To Haves

International leadership experience, especially in Asia.
Experience launching new programs, ventures, or business units.
Experience collaborating with or leading faculty, researchers, or technical experts.
Multilingual or cross-cultural communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, launch, and continuous improvement of degree and non-degree programs in applied and agentic AI.
Ensure curriculum remains market-relevant through direct engagement with industry, emerging technologies, and global trends.
Oversee delivery of the AI Core curriculum across all GGU programs.
Manage in-person immersion experiences in San Francisco and Singapore.
Serve as the School’s primary external representative to technology companies, investors, government agencies, and global partners.
Build strategic partnerships that deliver projects, talent pipelines, sponsorships, and funding.
Support and engage an advisory board of senior technology leaders.
Collaborate with Advancement on fundraising for the School and the Center for Applied AI.
Represent the School publicly through events, media, and thought leadership.
Set and achieve global enrollment and revenue targets.
Partner with Marketing and Enrollment on positioning, recruitment, and student experience.
Identify and develop new markets, program formats, and business lines—including executive education, corporate training, and innovation programs.
Recruit, onboard, and develop faculty and staff, including industry practitioners.
Oversee workload planning, scheduling, and performance management.
Build a culture of excellence, innovation, and velocity.
Stand up the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence and launch its programming: innovation partnerships, executive education, founder programs, public events, and hybrid program immersions.
Build relationships across the San Francisco and Singapore technology ecosystems.
Manage the School’s budget, resource allocation, and financial performance.
Ensure compliance with university policy, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with the Provost, HR, Finance, IT, Marketing, and other university offices.