Campus Director & Dean of Academic Affairs & Operations

Campus Director & Dean of Academic Affairs & Operations

South University Savannah, GA, 709 Mall Boulevard, Savannah, Georgia, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:59 AM

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• FSA/HSA
• Long/Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Match
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays

Responsible for the academic quality, operational effectiveness, staff development, student retention, improvement and enrollment growth of the campus. Accountable for quality professional education for student and graduate success by leading the overall budget and educational functions of the campus. This position will lead the campus in creating a student-centered learning environment, and a campus culture of professionalism, teamwork, inclusiveness and respect among students, faculty and staff.

All campus Executive Committee (EC) members and Program Directors are shared reports to this position with functional area Associate Vice Chancellors (AVCs) and academic leadership.

• Committed to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations.
• In important matters or decisions of significance for the campus or university, the Campus Director/Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations (DOAAO), the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Academic Affairs and the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Operations must collaborate and agree.
• Through shared supervision of campus EC leaders and program directors and collaboration with Vice Chancellors (VCs), AVCs and academic leaders achieves the key outcomes of the campus. Key metrics include the campus budget, new student enrollment, student persistence (retention), B2B partnerships, affiliation agreements, new programs, graduate employment rates, graduate starting salaries, graduate license/certification pass rates, and student and employee satisfaction.
• Provide strong leadership and guidance with a focus on advancing educational quality, access, and student success. This will include building enrollment, outreach efforts, and delivering instructional and support services that meets the needs of students and communities served by the University.
• Supports and collaborates with the College Deans and other academic leaders In the areas of programmatic accreditation, curriculum modifications, assessment and academic policy.
• As sure that all faculty and program directors are appropriately supervised, developed and evaluated. Review and act using data, including course surveys, faculty performance evaluations, course and academic program enrollment metrics, and student satisfaction indicators.
• Operationally-minded and monitors reports, systems, policies, and procedures in order to ensure consistent and effective delivery of all academic programs and maximize enrollment and retention.
• Effectively uses data to make decisions and direct the activity of self and others. Is technically skilled at report generation and problem solving.
• Leads student retention improvement initiatives for each campus program achieving year-over-year improvement each year. Ensure an effective at-risk student monitoring and outreach system, quality academic and nonacademic support services, and a commitment to student success among faculty and staff.
• Aligned with functional VCs and AVCs ensures strong human resources management through hiring, developing, leading and evaluating an effective management team, staff, and faculty. Manages campus succession plan and professional development program
• Demonstrates an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to campus improvement.
• Leads, participates in and coordinates campus outreach activities that generate enrollment through partnerships and affiliation agreements with other organizations.
• Maintains a desirable, attractive and safe campus environment. Ensures facilities are well maintained. Assesses campus facility needs and ensures that the resources are planned for, acquired and properly…