Associate Dean- Leavitt School of Health

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

Job Description

• Strategic Portfolio Ownership

  • Serve as the primary owner of 26 academic programs across undergraduate and graduate levels.

  • Establish long-term strategic direction for program growth specialization expansion and portfolio positioning.

  • Make final decisions on program-level strategy investments and execution priorities.

  • Ensure alignment between academic rigor market demand and financial sustainability.

• Financial & Revenue Accountability

  • Own program-level tuition revenue.

  • Establish enrollment growth and contribution targets aligned with university objectives.

  • Oversee budget performance and contribution margins.

  • Balance academic integrity with sustainable financial outcomes.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives informed by performance data.

• Student Performance & Outcomes

  • Own student performance outcomes including retention progression completion and workforce ROI.

  • Ensure academic and operational strategies are aligned to improve measurable student success.

• Academic Direction & Quality

  • Provide academic leadership across assigned programs.

  • Ensure curriculum integrity workforce alignment and accreditation compliance.

  • Guide new program development revisions and specialization expansion.

  • Maintain high standards of instructional quality and academic credibility.

• Execution Leadership

  • Drive coordinated execution across the full program value chain including academic leadership program management marketing enrollment student success and operations.

  • Leads a small group of indirect contributors to deliver high-quality student experiences and program performance.

• External Influence & Institutional Impact

  • Represent WGU externally to industry professional associations states accreditors and media.

  • Cultivate employer and industry partnerships to enhance program relevance and credibility.

  • Serve as a visible thought leader within the discipline.

• Organizational Leadership

  • Navigate complexity and ambiguity while maintaining strategic clarity.

  • Contribute to college and university-level planning and decision-making.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  • Strong business acumen.

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Deep domain industry and academic expertise within assigned discipline.

  • Proven leadership experience managing complex portfolios or business units.

  • Strong financial acumen and experience overseeing significant revenue streams.

  • Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional execution across a value chain.

  • Lead in a highly matrixed organization influencing without sole authority.

  • Experience improving student performance and academic outcomes at scale.

  • Strong stakeholder management and executive-level communication skills.

  • Ability to influence institutional strategy and external partnerships.

  • Sound judgment and data-informed decision-making capabilities.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Nursing

• Experience in higher education

• Experience working with programmatic accreditation and licensing boards.

• 5 years of relevant experience

• Equivalent relevant experience performing the essential functions of this job may substitute for education degree requirements. Generally equivalent relevant experience is defined as 1 year of experience for 1 year of education and is the discretion of the hiring manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree

• Experience in developing online education programs and/or developing and scaling rapidly changing organizations/programs

• Experience in developing curriculum and/or high-stakes assessments

• Demonstrated success in change-management and bringing order and structure to complex situations

Position & Application Details

How to Apply: If interested an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer: The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. Its not all-inclusive.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.