Dean - Faculty of Social Sciences & Technology

The Opportunity:

At Arden University, we pride ourselves on being true innovators, disruptors and pioneers with the focus to promote life-long learning and ensure that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

We are looking for an experienced and visionary leader to join our university as the Dean of Social Sciences and Technology. As the Dean, you will serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the Faculty, responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction. This role involves being the primary advocate for students while overseeing all internal administrative matters and guiding academic and administrative initiatives within the Faculty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology.
• Advocate for student needs and ensure high-quality academic programmes.
• Oversee internal administrative operations and lead academic initiatives.
• Present relevant matters to ensure informed decision-making.
• Build and maintain support networks for the academic team.
• Represent the Faculty on the Academic Board and Senior Management Team.
• Act as a key representative within the university and to external communities.

Reporting directly to the Provost, you will play a vital role in shaping the university's overall direction. As the Dean, you will also participate in key administrative committees, advocate for academic and professional staff interests, and align local objectives with university-wide goals. You will also have regular review meeting the Provost and Faculty members to ensure excellence in leadership and strategic impact at Arden University.

About You:

• Significant experience in an academic leadership role(s).
• Comprehensive understanding of current trends and policies in Social Sciences and Technology.
• Strategic and innovative leadership experience, with evidence of progressive career growth.
• Demonstrable accomplishments in education, professional practice, and knowledge exchange.
• Proven experience with the innovative use of technology in a higher education environment to improve educational outcomes

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure
• A generous Aviva pension plan, our contributions start at 7%
• PMI or Healthcare Cashback (dependent on role grade)
• Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
• Plus, other competitive benefits!

Arden’s values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

Closing Date: Monday 26th of August 2024

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