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University of California

Dean of STEM

Martinez, CA · On-site

$145.49 - $177.26/hr

The Executive Dean classification is reserved for the oversight of major college-wide or Districtwide programs, projects or large offcampus centers. Examples of Duties/Essential Functions Duties ...

Butler County Community College

$90 - $130/hr

The Dean works under the supervision of the Executive Dean of Academics & Workforce Partnerships. Butler Community College offers a very generous benefits package. The benefits applicable to this ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive dean in the United States is $93,552.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $120,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an executive dean?

An Executive Dean is a senior academic leader, typically responsible for overseeing a large faculty, college, or group of schools within a university. They provide strategic direction, manage budgets, foster academic excellence, and represent their division in university-wide decision making. Executive Deans often work closely with faculty, staff, and external partners to advance the institution's educational and research missions. Their role combines academic leadership with high-level administrative responsibilities.

How does an executive dean typically collaborate with faculty and administrative staff to achieve academic goals?

An Executive Dean works closely with both faculty and administrative staff to set and implement academic strategies, ensuring alignment with the institution’s mission and goals. This often involves leading regular meetings with department chairs, fostering open communication, and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration. Executive Deans also play a key role in resource allocation, mentoring academic leaders, and addressing challenges such as curriculum updates or accreditation requirements. This collaborative approach helps create a cohesive academic environment and supports continuous improvement across departments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an executive dean, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Executive Dean, you need advanced leadership abilities, a strong academic background (often a doctoral degree), and extensive experience in higher education administration. Familiarity with institutional accreditation, budget management software, and academic information systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, strategic vision, and collaborative decision-making are vital soft skills for leading diverse academic teams. These skills and qualities ensure effective leadership, academic excellence, and the successful advancement of institutional goals.

What is the difference between Executive Dean vs Academic Dean?

AspectExecutive DeanAcademic Dean
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees (PhD or equivalent), leadership experienceUsually holds a doctoral degree, academic experience
Work EnvironmentAdministrative leadership in higher education institutions, overseeing multiple departmentsFocuses on academic programs, faculty, and curriculum development
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, colleges, higher education institutionsUniversities, colleges, academic institutions

While both roles are senior academic leaders, the Executive Dean often has broader administrative responsibilities, including strategic planning and external relations, whereas the Academic Dean primarily focuses on academic affairs and faculty management.

What does an executive dean do?

An executive dean oversees academic programs, faculty, and administrative functions within a college or university division. They develop strategic plans, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with institutional policies, often working closely with other senior leaders. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Executive Dean job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,552 per year, or $45 per hour.

Dean of Nursing - MFSON - Riverside

Success Education Colleges

Riverside, CA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of North-West College. Glendale Career College and Nevada Career Institute. SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 55 years. Our Colleges mission is to prepare students in short term programs for gainful employment. To accomplish this, we provide a professional faculty, well-qualified administrators, and a top-notch support staff.

North-West College has received approval by the Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) and has recently introduced an Associate of Arts degree in Nursing at the campus located in Riverside called Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing.

The Dean is appointed and reports to the Executive Dean of Nursing. The school Dean provides leadership and counsel to faculty, staff, and students. The Dean monitors trends in nursing education, participates in research, and ensures adherence to state and federal regulation and maintains accreditation standards. He/she collaborates with leadership in handling issues such as admission, performance, crisis management, policy implementation, and programmatic evaluation.

Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Manages administrative functions in the MFSON program.
  2. Participates in the management of campus operations and resources.
  3. Advising students in nursing program.
  4. In working with the Executive Dean, the Dean ensues faculty and staff resources are adequate to administer the nursing programs.
  5. Participates in scholarly activities specific to the assigned nursing discipline.
  6. Contributes to college strategic initiatives and participates in Success Educations Colleges long-term planning and policy setting.
  7. Encourages faculty to continue professional development with Professional Development resources available to them.
  8. Collaborates with Executive Dean on operational and capital budgeting.
  9. Provides ongoing mentorship and advisement in developing and implementing evaluation and review systems for faculty, courses, and programs.
  10. Ensures that faculty and staff work to implement program recruitment and retention plans
  11. Works with Corporate Finance Department on annual budget including operational and capital budget expenses for nursing department.
  12. Assumes duties of Executive Dean of Nursing when necessary.
  13. Attends General Faculty, Curriculum, and Evaluation Committees.
  14. Responsible for review of all course syllabi for compliance with college guidelines and external standards
  15. Oversees recruitment and enrollment of students.
  16. Oversees coordination of student clinical placement.
  17. Assist with regulatory matters
  18. Responsible for the orientation and mentoring of new faculty members
Minimum Qualifications

 Possession or eligibility for a license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of California.

  1. Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, or Administration.
  2. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in professional nursing education within the last ten years or equivalent.
  3. A minimum of one (1) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse providing direct patient care.

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