**Hiring preference given to Internal Applicants** Working Title Assistant Dean
Administrator Level (for MPP positions only) This position is an Administrator II in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP), reporting to the Dean of the College of Professional & Global Education.
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Department College of Professional & Global Education
Appointment Type At-Will
Time Base Full-Time (1.0)
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Anticipated Hiring Range $10,417.00 - $11,250.00 Per Month ($125,000.00 - $135,000.00 Annually)
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Position Summary The Assistant Dean (AD) reports to the Dean of the College of Professional & Global Education and contributes to the strategic development of the College through research, development, implementation and fiscal and enrollment oversight of academic and non-credit programs offered to a global population (including international and domestic students). The AD provides leadership regarding global student recruitment, strategic enrollment/courses management, curriculum and program development, service delivery, and related faculty appointments. The AD creates and sustains strong partnerships with academic colleges, university administrators, faculty and external partners, and carries out initiatives that meet CPaGE’s strategic, fiscal and enrollment goals. The AD provides leadership to staff in the service of creating a positive, pro-active team culture.
Position Information Program Development - Develop, implement, lead and continually assess academic and non-credit programs with goal of enrollment and revenue growth and furthering the college’s and the university’s mission and vision
- Facilitate partnerships with SF State academic college administrators, department chairs and faculty to develop and implement academic programming
- Assist with the development of the college budget and fiscal planning
- Oversee teaching and administrative appointments of faculty and consultants
- Foster strong working relationships with student facing campus units
- Collaborate with Division of Enrollment Management and graduate admissions on international enrollment management strategy
- Lead and support process improvements across the college
- Cultivate partnerships for potential recruiting and program opportunities
- Evaluate current global market demand and collaborate with recruitment team on recruitment strategy
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and SF State policies and procedures
- Explore funding opportunities and submit grant and/or other proposals
- Engage with professional organizations and add to the knowledge base
Strategic Planning - Provide leadership with regard to short- and long-term CPaGE strategic goals
- Develop and implement market/partner driven initiatives for college, program expansion and enrollment growth
- Collaborate with University leadership on a strategy for comprehensive campus internationalization
Organizational Development - Cultivate a climate of staff engagement and a positive, pro-active, customer service-oriented team culture
- Coach and support the development of individual team member’s skills and career plans
- Recruit, train, and mentor staff
- Develop staff trainings, as needed
Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications - Master’s degree
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an academic environment developing and overseeing professional and global educational programs
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
- Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and community contacts
- Experience working with global students, partners, and agencies
- Experience developing and monitoring budgets
- Demonstrated expertise in and advanced knowledge of the principles, problems, and methods of public and business administration and operational and fiscal management
- Thorough knowledge of and ability to apply extensive expertise to complex programs and/or administrative specialties, including pertinent laws and regulations
- Working knowledge of and ability to apply standard theories, principles, practices, and techniques applicable to the program and/or administrative specialty to develop conclusions and make recommendations
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to understand and analyze complex problems from a future-oriented and broad interactive perspective and readily develop solutions that integrate strategic goals into tactical operations
Preferred Qualifications - Ph.D or Ed.D. in higher education administration, international education, business administration, or a related field or equivalent work experience
- 10 years’ experience in a management role in an academic environment
- Experience managing global programs, partnerships, and strategy
- Experience working in a collective bargaining environment
- Knowledge of university culture and expectations
Environmental/Physical/Special Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.
Able to work for extended periods at computer terminals.
Pre-Employment Requirements This position requires the successful completion of a background check.
Eligibility to Work Applicants must be able to provide proof of US Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, within three business days from their date of hire.
Benefits Threaded through our Total Compensation package is a commitment to Bridging Life's Transitions. SF State is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive program that rewards efforts that are appreciated by your colleagues, students and the customers we serve.
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401k, Healthcare Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Vacation and Sick Leave as well as State Holidays and a dynamic Fee Waiver program, all geared towards the University's commitment to attract, motivate and retain our employee.
CSUEU Position (For CSUEU Positions Only) Eligible and qualified on-campus applicants, currently in bargaining units 2, 5, 7, and 9 are given hiring preference.
Additional Information **Hiring preference given to Internal Applicants** SF STATE IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (i.e. H1-B VISAS). Thank you for your interest in employment with California State University (CSU). CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.
CSU strongly encourages faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/.
The Human Resources office is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and can be reached at (415) 338-1872.
Please note that this position, position requirements, application deadline and/or any other component of this position is subject to change or cancellation at any time.
Advertised: Apr 14 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 28 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
