Dean of Academic Excellence – Effectiveness

Calbright College

. Lead Calbright College's academic excellence and effectiveness agenda .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $159,314 - $175,674 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Calbright College's academic excellence and effectiveness agenda
Lead the academic program review cycle and evidence-based program evaluation processes
Support development, assessment, and revision of academic programs
Provide guidance on program optimization, data analysis, and evidence-based improvement recommendations
Collaborate on operational systems, workflows, reporting infrastructure, and data-informed decision-making
Oversee industry Advisory Councils and translate council input into program improvements and workforce relevance
Support the President and senior leadership team on institutional priorities, organizational effectiveness, and emerging opportunities
Facilitate institution-wide strategic initiatives and cross-divisional priorities
Guide external advisory council engagement, industry alignment, employer partnerships, and program relevance
Provide strategic planning, analysis, advisory support, goal-setting, and policy development support to the VP of Learning and Instruction and senior leadership
Represent the College's effectiveness, quality, and innovation agenda externally
Oversee L&I project managers and cross-functional project teams
Establish project management standards, timelines, and reporting processes
Monitor goals, key performance indicators, and operational priorities and provide updates and recommendations to the VP
Support project evaluation processes measuring effectiveness, outcomes, and organizational impact
Serve as primary Accreditation Liaison Officer
Coordinate accreditation cycles, self-study evaluations, change requests, program approvals, site visits, and follow-up reports
Maintain knowledge of accreditation standards and advise on institutional adjustments
Support internal reviews and action plans for standards compliance and continuous improvement
Collaborate on professional development for faculty and staff regarding accreditation standards and processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in education, administration, policy, or a related field
At least five years of experience in higher education administration
Demonstrated leadership in institutional effectiveness, accreditation, academic quality, and/or strategic initiatives
Demonstrated experience leading accreditation processes and serving as a liaison to regional or national accrediting agencies
Familiarity with online learning environments and quality standards related to distance education
Proven track record of cross-functional leadership, project management, and driving institutional initiatives and operational improvement efforts across diverse stakeholder groups in higher education or a related sector
Knowledge of accreditation standards, institutional effectiveness practices, and continuous improvement frameworks in higher education
Knowledge of higher education, curriculum development, instructional strategies, and/or assessment practices
Strong leadership, management, organizational, communication, interpersonal, project management, implementation planning, stakeholder coordination, data analysis, reporting, and presentation skills
Knowledge of workforce development, labor market alignment, and/or employer engagement strategies
Experience facilitating advisory groups, committees, councils, or stakeholder engagement processes
Proficiency in using technology for data management, reporting, and communication
Understanding of and respect for diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, cultural, disability, and sexual-orientation backgrounds
Ability to function in a remote online instructional environment and work on a computer for extended periods
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Ability to comply with Calbright College policies, procedures, Title IX, and mandated reporter requirements under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

Benefits

Comp & perks

Primarily remote work arrangement
Administrative offices in Sacramento available for use
Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities
Online, flexible, affordable skills-based programs are part of Calbright's mission (not an employee benefit)