Western Governors University · 4 months ago
Associate Dean & Director, Computer Science Programs
Salt Lake City Office
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$127K/yr - $228K/yrWestern Governors University is committed to expanding access to higher education through innovative online programs. The Associate Dean and Program Director for Computer Science will shape student success and outcomes by developing curricula, establishing industry partnerships, and ensuring exceptional student experiences.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Manage a $25M+ budget, maintaining affordable tuition while maximizing students' return on investment
Program management and program marketing experience in launching new and revised programs into the education market and operating programs using data and insights; data-driven portfolio management experience
Drive a culture of continuous experimentation, measurement, and learning from data to rapidly improve the quality and delivery to students
Strong people leader to directly or indirectly lead a diverse team including program managers, instructional faculty, and student coaches/mentors
Communicates to improve and promote teamwork, decision making, and problem solving. Listens and responds effectively to the reactions and positions of others and encourages the expression of diverse ideas and opinions. Adjusts message and style to fit the audience. Provides timely and helpful feedback. Communicates appropriately to win support with all audiences
Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. Represents own interests while being fair to others and their areas. Partners with others to get work done. Credits others for their contributions and accomplishments. Gains buy-in, trust and support of others
Deals comfortably with the uncertainty of change. Effectively handles risk. Can decide to act without the total picture. Is calm and productive, even when things are up in the air. Deals constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes
Has a strong outcomes-based orientation. Persists in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks. Has a track record of successfully achieving goals. Pushes self and helps others achieve results. Has a continuous improvement mindset
Forms teams with appropriate and diverse mixes of styles, perspectives, and experience. Establishes common objectives and a shared mindset. Creates a feeling of belonging and strong team morale. Shares wins and rewards team efforts. Fosters open dialogue and collaboration among the team. Creates a team that works well cross-functionally
Learns quickly when facing new situations. Experiments to find new solutions. Takes on challenges of unfamiliar tasks. Extracts lessons-learned from failures and mistakes. Expands knowledge base through ongoing curiosity
Maintain ABET accreditation (currently held by the BS Computer Science program) and other appropriate accreditations, ensuring programs meet high standards of academic and professional excellence
Establish and maintain an industry advisory board to align programs with workforce needs, gather expert insights, and create opportunities for students
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in computer science in an industry or academic setting
Preferred
Terminal degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution
Experience in higher education, particularly in online education programs or in rapidly evolving organizations/programs
Expertise in developing curriculum and/or high-stakes assessments
Proven success in leading change management efforts and bringing structure to complex, dynamic situations
Benefits
Eligible for bonuses
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
Company
Western Governors University
Western Governors University focuses on improving lives by creating pathways to opportunity for its students.
Founded in 1997
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Kauffman Foundation
2025-05-08Grant
Leadership Team
Stephen Herzig
Vice President of Enterprise Solutions
Kacey Thorne
Senior Director, Academic Strategic Initiatives
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