Deans lead academic schools, colleges, and key functions at universities and other higher education institutions. They help set strategy, support faculty and students, manage budgets, and advance the institution’s mission. Browse dean jobs on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.
Responsibilities vary by institution and area of focus. A dean may oversee academic programs, faculty recruitment and development, accreditation, enrollment, student services, fundraising, or operational planning. Many roles involve working closely with department chairs, campus leadership, students, alumni, and external partners.
Dean opportunities can include Dean of a College or School, Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, Dean of Students, Dean of Faculty, and Dean of Graduate Studies. Specialized positions may focus on areas such as business, engineering, health sciences, law, student affairs, or academic operations.
Senior dean positions commonly call for advanced academic credentials, substantial higher education experience, and a record of leadership. Employers may seek expertise in strategic planning, budgeting, faculty affairs, accreditation, fundraising, or student success. Requirements differ by institution and discipline, so review each posting carefully.
Use Ladders to explore dean and other senior higher education roles paying $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details in each listing, then apply to opportunities aligned with your experience and career goals.
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Drive new business in Facility Management by identifying prospects, analyzing market needs, and converting leads into clients. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to deliver tailored solutions...
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Head of Education Growth and Partnerships
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Lead the development of innovative go-to-market strategies across five distinct brands, driving new business growth in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with teams to build a sustainable sales eng...
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Chapter President - Chicago, IL
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Transform the Chicago business landscape by leading a vibrant community of CEOs and executives. Drive growth, engagement, and meaningful connections while building a dynamic team and executing impactf...
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Director, Consultant Relations
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Partner with us to enhance consultant relationships in healthcare. Drive business growth by cultivating partnerships, optimizing engagement strategies, and aligning internal teams to effectively posit...
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Optimize document control processes by leading the Information Branch, ensuring accurate and accessible records management for a major industrial program while coordinating with various stakeholders a...
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Corporate Finance Manager, Fundraising and Investor Relations
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Champion the fundraising efforts of a dynamic corporate finance team, managing complex debt and equity processes while collaborating with senior leadership to craft compelling narratives for investors...
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Director Pharmacy Value and Strategy
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Manage comprehensive pharmacy services, ensuring optimal patient care and operational efficiency. Lead and mentor pharmacy staff, develop programs, and collaborate with healthcare teams to enhance med...
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Pioneer innovative solutions by leading complex transformation programs. Manage multi-million dollar budgets and drive effective program delivery, ensuring governance and seamless transitions across d...
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Optimize real-time automation solutions across manufacturing and enterprise levels. Collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and enhance systems using diverse programming and design to...
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Transform your career by engineering innovative automation solutions across industries. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance operational efficiency and drive real-time information systems from t...
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Elevate your career by engineering real-time automation solutions across industries. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, implement, and optimize systems that enhance operational efficiency and...
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Optimize runtime authorization strategies across diverse segments, driving technical wins and enabling Sales Engineers. Leverage deep IAM and PAM expertise to deliver impactful solutions, ensuring com...
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Lead the charge in managing projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver results on time while effectively co...
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Join a team that's redefining subrogation leadership by driving strategic growth, optimizing operations, and enhancing client relationships. This role combines hands-on management with innovative tech...
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Unlock potential by leading product strategy across diverse teams, driving innovation in a dynamic marketplace. Collaborate with engineering and design to enhance user experiences for pet parents and...
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Senior Vice President of Commissioning
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Lead the mission-critical commissioning team, translating strategic plans into operational goals while ensuring technical excellence for hyperscale data centers. Oversee complex projects, manage budge...
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Director, Infrastructure Engineering
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Help us build a high-performing infrastructure team that drives operational excellence and reliability. Lead a diverse group of engineers, manage budgets, and modernize technology while collaborating...
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AVP, Business Development Executive
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Execute innovative marketing strategies to enhance client relationships, drive business growth, and manage proposals. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful presentations and ensure premium growt...
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Director of Product Operations
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Manage the end-to-end product operations process, ensuring alignment across teams, driving accountability, and quantifying revenue impacts. Collaborate with leadership to enhance product delivery and...
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Optimize biosample operations in clinical trials, ensuring quality and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance sample management and drive innovation in biosampling strat...
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Senior Manager, Software Development
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Drive technical excellence and team growth by leading software development initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring project alignment with business goals while maintaining security and operationa...
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Join a team that's redefining forensics and collections globally. Lead a skilled team, enhance operational efficiency, and drive client engagement while ensuring compliance and defensibility across re...
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Senior Director, Client Growth & Strategy, HHS
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Champion growth strategies across HHS, leveraging deep market knowledge and relationships to drive business development, capture, and delivery in a dynamic federal health environment...
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Manager, Regulatory & Filing Operations
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Engage in managing regulatory submissions and policy research while ensuring quality outputs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and support compliance, serving as the primar...
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What does a dean do?
A dean provides leadership for an academic school, college, or university function. The role may include setting strategy, overseeing programs and budgets, supporting faculty, and promoting student success.
What qualifications are typically required for dean jobs?
Requirements vary, but many dean positions seek advanced academic credentials, significant experience in higher education, and a demonstrated record of leadership. Specific expertise may be required for a particular school or function.
What types of dean jobs can I find?
Common titles include Dean, Associate Dean, Assistant Dean, Dean of Students, and Dean of Graduate Studies. Openings may be tied to a specific academic discipline or administrative area.
How much do dean jobs pay?
Compensation depends on the institution, location, discipline, and scope of the role. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; consult individual listings for compensation details.
Where can I find dean jobs paying $100,000 or more?
Browse dean listings on Ladders to find vetted higher education opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.