Associate Dean, Academic Effectiveness

Southern New Hampshire University seeks a full-time Associate Dean of Academic Effectiveness to guide operational excellence and advance faculty and student success for our online Global Campus. You'll lead strategic initiatives that strengthen our adjunct faculty community while reporting to our Senior Associate Dean.

About This Position

In this role, you'll oversee key projects that elevate both faculty performance and learner outcomes through strong operational management. You'll strengthen how our adjunct team functions and grows. This is a remote position available in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Remote employees must have reliable internet connectivity and a properly equipped, distraction-free workspace.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational projects that elevate learner and faculty success through evidence-based methods
• Coach and supervise our adjunct faculty team to maintain instructional excellence and engagement
• Track institutional and program metrics to pinpoint improvement areas and monitor results
• Work across departments to integrate institutional principles into faculty-facing operations
• Build and maintain processes that meet accreditation requirements and personnel standards
• Nurture all stages of faculty development, from initial hiring through career advancement
• Champion cross-departmental projects that grow academic programs and student achievement
• Research higher education trends and external developments to strengthen faculty quality
• Streamline systems and workflows to automate tasks, lower costs, and increase coordination
• Leverage data to refine the faculty experience and communicate program progress

Skills & Qualifications

• Master's degree required
• Minimum two years in higher education administration or management
• At least one year of hands-on coaching or staff performance oversight
• Track record of using data to inform business decisions
• Working knowledge of how higher education institutions operate across multiple functions

Working at Southern New Hampshire University

Since 1932, Southern New Hampshire University has been dedicated to expanding access to quality education. Now serving over 180,000 students worldwide, we're committed to transforming educational outcomes through innovation and inclusion of diverse talent. Full-time team members enjoy competitive benefits including premium medical coverage with reduced deductibles, low-cost dental and vision insurance, five weeks of annual paid time off plus ten paid holidays, employer-backed retirement savings, complimentary tuition privileges, paid parental leave, and comprehensive support for mental health and personal wellness. Position salary: $85,563–$136,928 per year; target offer range $94,548–$127,918, determined by skills, background, and experience.

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