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National University · 5 months ago

Dean, College of Business, Engineering and Technology

National University (NU) is a private nonprofit leader among adult learners, seeking a Dean for the College of Business, Engineering & Technology (COBET) with a target appointment date of January 1, 2026. The Dean will provide strategic leadership, support faculty and staff, and manage academic programs while fostering relationships with the community and industry partners.

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Responsibilities

The Dean provides support for faculty, staff and students by creating an inclusive environment for instructional excellence, scholarship, research and professional engagement, as well as service to the University and community
The Dean is responsible for delivering exceptionally high-value academic programs, with the implementation of precision education as an operational strategy
The Dean manages the fiscal and human resources of the College
The Dean is responsible for building and stewarding relationships with alumni and the community, including external industry partnerships, and for seeking supplemental philanthropic support for both new and existing programs and professional development
The Dean will build on the success of each department by further strengthening the individual programs and by enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration and integration among appropriate disciplines inside and outside the College
The Dean participates in the development of university-wide initiatives as a member of the Provost’s Council

Qualification

Leadership in higher educationStrategic planningDiversityInclusionDoctorateTerminal degreeTechnology in educationPartnership buildingCollegial cultureInnovations in student successSupport for facultyStaffCommitment to growth

Required

15 years of relevant academic and administrative experience in executive positions in higher education, preferably in multi-disciplinary units or, equivalent combination of education and experience
An earned doctorate or another terminal degree
A demonstrated capacity for leadership of a multi-disciplinary unit
A capacity of leading and supporting a diverse faculty and staff by facilitating a collegial culture
Evidence of a strong commitment to growth
A commitment to technology to enhance student learning
A demonstrated commitment to innovations in supporting student success
A proven record in building partnerships with alumni and the community
Experience in the design and continuous implementation of the strategic planning process
Experience and commitment to building a comprehensive program of advancement activities
Ability to work effectively with a diverse campus community and commitment to support and expand inclusive excellence
A command of significant business, health, professional, and technological issues to help build educational solutions

Benefits

Comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family

Company

National University

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National University is a private nonprofit university that provides accessible and achievable higher education to adult learners. It is a sub-organization of National University System.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$10.85M
Key Investors
National Science FoundationU.S. Department of EducationU.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
2025-12-04Grant· $0.4M
2024-12-19Grant· $3.5M
2024-11-11Grant· $0.5M

Leadership Team

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Mark David Milliron
President & CEO
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Dave C. Lawrence, Ed.D., Ed.S., MBA
Executive Vice President, Administration and Finance | Chief Financial Officer
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