Vice President, Dean – School of Business
About The Position
The Vice President and Dean of the School of Business is an academic and operational leader dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes and student success across a diverse, competency-based portfolio. In collaboration with WGU’s cross-functional teams, this role holds end-to-end responsibility for the creation, expansion, and ownership of market-relevant programs, cultivating industry partnerships, and implementing strategies that drive student progress, retention, completion, and career success. Success in this role will be defined by the ability to design, build, and scale programs that align with student and industry needs, driving both educational and employment outcomes.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
- Ten (10) years of relevant experience, with five (5) years in senior leadership roles involving program design, team management, and scaling educational initiatives.
- Student-Centered Approach: Deep understanding of student learning needs, with a focus on designing supportive, market-aligned educational experiences.
- Industry Leadership: Recognized expertise in relevant industry trends and educational advancements, positioning you as a credible voice in external partnerships.
- Strategic Influence & Collaboration: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, influence decisions, and build strong internal and external relationships.
- Change Leadership: Embraces innovation and drives transformation to keep pace with industry and educational advancements.
- Data-Driven Decision-Making: Skilled in using data to guide program improvements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Executive Communication: Communicates effectively across all levels, using clear and impactful storytelling to engage stakeholders and present ideas persuasively.
Nice To Haves
- Doctorate in a relevant field.
- Extensive experience in higher education, online program development, or rapidly evolving organizational contexts.
- Proven success in leading change and structuring complex, dynamic programs.
Responsibilities
- Manage budget and financial performance, ensuring program growth and efficiency.
- Maintain a strong outcomes orientation, using data-driven insights to improve program quality and enhance student engagement.
- Lead the creation of competency-based programs that respond to industry demands and maximize student career outcomes.
- Develop and sustain partnerships with employers and industry leaders to enhance program visibility and connect students with career opportunities.
- Drive collaboration with WGU’s shared service teams to support program goals and leverage diverse expertise.
- Thrive in dynamic, matrixed environments, using strategic thinking to address challenges and optimize program impact.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, using data and experimentation to refine program delivery and outcomes.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare
- health savings account and flexible spending account
- basic and voluntary life insurance
- disability coverage
- accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages
- legal and identity theft coverage
- retirement savings plan
- wellbeing program
- discounted WGU tuition
- flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual
- flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual
- 11 paid holidays
- other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
