Excelon Associates Recruitment · 1 day ago
Executive Dean
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$115K/yr - $135K/yrExcelon Associates Recruitment is seeking an Executive Dean for a new international higher education hub in the United States. The Executive Dean will lead the strategic direction, academic quality, and operational performance of the Hub, working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to enhance teaching, research, and student success.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Susan J. Forman
Responsibilities
Set and execute the strategic direction for the Hub, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and long-term global strategy
Lead multi-year planning across academic development, research growth, workforce strategy, and portfolio expansion
Build a culture of innovation, inclusion, accountability, and continuous improvement
Lead curriculum development and enhancement, with a focus on future-ready, employer-aligned academic programs
Ensure excellence in teaching quality, assessment practices, and student support services
Drive measurable improvements in student satisfaction, retention, progression, and graduate employability
Champion academic integrity, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance
Strengthen applied and inclusive research activity, performance, and international reputation
Promote interdisciplinary research, external funding, and high-impact outputs
Lead enterprise activity including consultancy, executive education, CPD, commercial partnerships, and knowledge exchange
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with employers, industry bodies, professional associations, and academic networks
Represent the University at regional, national, and international levels
Engage with government, policy, and sector stakeholders to enhance visibility, influence, and innovation
Lead annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management for the Hub
Ensure financial sustainability through enrollment growth, diversified revenue streams, research funding, and enterprise activity
Oversee resource allocation, staffing models, facilities development, and digital innovation
Lead, mentor, and develop academic and professional staff
Foster a high-performance culture grounded in transparency, accountability, well-being, and professional growth
Champion equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racist commitments
Serve as an active member of the University Executive Board
Collaborate with fellow Executive Deans, Vice-Chancellors, and senior leaders to ensure integrated delivery across the institution
Lead or sponsor institutional transformation initiatives as assigned by the Vice-Chancellor & President
Provide senior representation at conferences, public engagements, and external events
Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory, statutory, and institutional requirements
Undertake additional responsibilities as directed by the Vice-Chancellor & President
Qualification
Required
Doctorate (PhD or Professional Doctorate) or equivalent professional standing appropriate for senior academic leadership
Evidence of significant academic achievement, research profile, and/or professional recognition
Extensive senior leadership experience within a large, complex academic organization
Demonstrated success delivering measurable improvements in academic quality, research performance, employability outcomes, or institutional transformation
Strong understanding of higher education policy, regulatory frameworks, and quality assurance
Experience leading large-scale change initiatives and cultural transformation
Proven track record in research leadership, enterprise activity, external funding, or partnership development
Deep understanding of local higher education systems and regulatory environments
Ability to balance academic credibility with strong strategic, operational, and financial leadership
Demonstrated success leading multicultural teams across local, regional, and international contexts
Experience operating within hybrid environments involving public institutions and private-sector partners
Preferred
Senior or Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy or equivalent
Executive leadership development or advanced management training
Company
Excelon Associates Recruitment
Excelon Associates | Executive Search & Recruitment Solutions 🎯 At Excelon Associates, we deliver high-impact executive search and recruitment services across Higher Education, Financial Services, Government, and Healthcare.
Founded in 2007
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Susan J. Forman
CEO/President - Education/Academic, Healthcare, International, Government, PE/VC - GSA MAS
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