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Chief Administrative Officer & Vice Dean

, New York, New York, 10261


Chief Administrative Officer & Vice Dean About the Company Esteemed higher education institution offering accessible academic programs Industry Higher Education Type Educational Institution Founded 1754 Employees 10,001 Categories Education Higher Education Medical Training Universities Big Data Columbia University Databases Specialties climate science engineering neuroscience arts law architecture business journalism and medicine About the Role The Company is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer and Vice Dean of Administration to play a pivotal role in the strategic and financial management of the institution. The successful candidate will work closely with the Dean, leading strategic planning efforts, overseeing a substantial budget, and representing the Dean on various university-wide initiatives. This role demands a leader with an entrepreneurial mindset, capable of driving transformational change and providing powerful leadership in the development and execution of strategies to address complex financial and operational issues. The Vice Dean will be responsible for financial management, enrollment oversight, and strategic operations, and must be a strong agent of change with a proven track record in senior administrative and financial leadership. Applicants for the Vice Dean position at the company should have a graduate degree and at least 10 years' of directly related professional experience, with a focus on senior administrative and financial leadership, strategic development, and team management. The role requires a candidate with exceptional judgment, diplomacy, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The ideal candidate will have a background in admissions and strategic enrollment management, and experience in driving impact within a large, complex organization, particularly in the academic or policy sector. The Vice Dean will be expected to be a self-motivated, inspiring leader, capable of influencing outcomes and aligning resources to support the institution's vision and strategy. Hiring Manager Title Dean Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Education/Academic Administration