Assistant Dean

ACAD PRG MGR 2 (000389)

UCPath Position ID: 40042199

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

602832

Approved Date:

4/21/2025 7:57:21 PM

Date Last Edited:

4/21/2025 7:57:12 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

11/15/2016

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1160O

Organization:

ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Division Code:

1161D

Division:

MANAGEMENT DIV

Department:

030000 - ANDERSON GRAD SCH OF MANAGEMENT

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

40042199

Position Description ID

169849

UC Payroll Title:

ACAD PRG MGR 2 (000389)

Business Title:

Assistant Dean

Personnel Program

Management and Senior Professional (MSP)

Salary Grade:

Grade 28

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

A: Manager - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40200090

Reports to Payroll Title:

DEAN

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40062102

Department Head Payroll Title:

EXEC VC AND PROVOST

GENERAL DIRECTION - Indicates that the incumbent receives guidance in terms of broad goals and overall objectives and is responsible for establishing the methods to attain them. Generally the incumbent is in charge of an area of work, and typically formulates policy for this area but does not necessarily have final authority for approving policy.

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POSITION SUMMARY

UCLA Anderson School of Management seeks a strategic, results-driven leader to serve as the Assistant Dean of Executive Education. This role is a unique opportunity to lead and expand one of the top-ranked executive education programs, ensuring UCLA Anderson remains a premier destination for corporate learning and leadership development. The Assistant Dean will drive revenue growth, business development, faculty engagement, program innovation, and exceptional program delivery to strengthen UCLA Anderson's global engagement among corporate executives and organizations.

This role requires a commercially focused leader who is deeply involved in business development, corporate engagement, and revenue generation while ensuring that executive education programs deliver a meaningful impact for individuals and organizations. The Assistant Dean will be hands-on in cultivating relationships with Fortune 500 companies, global enterprises, and government agencies, ensuring a strong pipeline of new business and high-value partnerships. They will oversee the custom and open enrollment programs, ensuring they align with market demand, leadership trends, and UCLA Anderson's research strengths. They will lead the sales, marketing, and program experience teams, developing effective strategies to increase enrollment, expand corporate contracts, and elevate UCLA Anderson's executive education brand.

At the core of this role is a commitment to program delivery excellence and learner-focused education. The Assistant Dean will ensure that the team rigorously designs, expertly delivers, and continuously refines every program, in partnership with faculty and client partners, to maximize learning outcomes and organizational impact. They will work closely with faculty, instructional designers, and corporate partners to create transformational learning experiences that equip executives with practical tools, strategic insights, and leadership capabilities. UCLA Anderson's Transformative Leaders Model serves as the foundation for these programs, developing leaders who solve complex business problems, catalyze organizational action, and drive meaningful change.

As the leader of the Executive Education team, the Assistant Dean will be responsible for recruiting, developing, and mentoring a high-performing staff that includes program directors, sales professionals, operations teams, and client relationship managers. They will foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation, ensuring that the team operates at the highest level of performance and client service. Additionally, they will oversee financial management, including budgeting, pricing strategy, and revenue forecasting, ensuring business sustainability and growth.

Beyond managing the business and its people, the Assistant Dean will play a key role in integrating executive education within UCLA Anderson and the broader UCLA ecosystem. They will work across the school's academic departments, research centers, and professional development initiatives, aligning executive education offerings with faculty expertise, institutional values, and university-wide priorities. They will also ensure that programs reflect UCLA Anderson's commitment to excellence, diversity, and lifelong learning, expanding access to leadership development for executives from diverse backgrounds and industries.

Located in Los Angeles, a major global business hub, UCLA Anderson is home to renowned research centers that influence business and leadership worldwide, including the Easton Technology Management Center, the Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and the Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports. The Assistant Dean will leverage these centers to enhance program offerings, deepen industry partnerships, and drive thought leadership.

This role is an opportunity to lead, scale, and elevate a premier executive education business, driving financial success and lasting impact for executives and organizations worldwide. UCLA Anderson offers a competitive compensation package.

The Assistant Dean reports to the Dean of the UCLA Anderson School of Management or a designee. The Assistant Dean is responsible for the creation and implementation of an EEP Annual Business Plan that supports the strategic objectives of UCLA Anderson, maximizes gross and net revenue, and supports the EEP and Anderson mission statements. The Annual Business Plan is approved by the Dean and Senior Associate Dean and it is the responsibility of the Assistant Dean to achieve its goals and financial targets by effectively overseeing and managing EEP's financial and human resources. Department, campus, and governmental guidelines relative to budgetary control, contract administration, and personnel management are available for reference, however, interpretation and original problem solving are required. The Assistant Dean has direct supervisory responsibility for the Director of Sales and Marketing, the Senior Account Director, Financial Analyst  and other consultants as needed.  

UCLA Anderson's Executive Education Program offers a range of programs designed to develop leadership and management skills for professionals at various stages of their careers. These programs are tailored for individuals seeking to enhance their strategic thinking, leadership capabilities, and business acumen.​

Located in Los Angeles, a major global business hub, UCLA Anderson is home to renowned research centers that influence business and leadership worldwide, including the Easton Technology Management Center, the Price Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and the Center for Media, Entertainment & Sports. The Assistant Dean will leverage these centers to enhance program offerings, deepen industry partnerships, and drive thought leadership.

This role is an opportunity to lead, scale, and elevate a premier executive education business, driving financial success and lasting impact for executives and organizations worldwide. UCLA Anderson offers a competitive compensation package.

For consideration, applicants should submit a resume/CV and a cover letter outlining their experience in business development, program delivery, leadership strategy, and revenue growth. Applications can be submitted via UCLA Anderson’s careers page.

General Administration and Management

The Assistant Dean is responsible for the overall strategic leadership, oversight and management of UCLA Anderson's executive education operations. The Assistant Dean is aided in these activities by the EEP team, but there are components of sales, design, and external relations that will best be conducted by her/him.

1. Develop strategy, innovations, anticipate executive leadership needs and oversee successful execution of high quality standards for all aspects of the business and operations of EEP, with responsibility for the portfolio of open enrollment and custom programs offered by EEP.

2. Oversee and contribute to the curriculum design and educational objectives of all programs.

3. Monitor and evaluate the educational quality and impact for programs.

4. Appoint faculty directors to programs and manages those relationships.

5. Contribute to and approve marketing and sales strategy.

6. May teach and/or facilitate classroom discussion and may introduce faculty and provide an overview of curriculum to participants during programs.

7. Represent EEP to the faculty and other constituencies.

8. Seek out and negotiate major contracts with organizations for custom programs.

9. Identify partners with which to form strategic alliances.

10. Markets EEP to high-level clients worldwide through personal visits.

11. Approve proposals providing qualitative and quantitative information about the ability of EEP to deliver programming consistent with needs and at standards that exceed those of competitive bids.

12. Consult with faculty regarding emerging market needs and products to be developed to proactively respond to those requirements.

13. Consult with corporate executives to assess existing and emerging requirements for the creation and development of attractive executive education programming.

14. Develop the strategic plan for EEP and for collaborate across Anderson units to contribute to the strategic plan of UCLA Anderson.

30%

Business Development and Marketing

1. Actively lead new business development opportunity creation, initiate meetings with prospective and existing clients throughout the United States and selected foreign locations to promote specific programs and the entire EEP portfolio. Special attention is paid to expanding existing client relationships as well as cultivating new corporate and organizational relationships.

2. Maintain an active portfolio of clients to manage and grow revenue, with a focus of generating new revenue responsibilities annually, in excess of $1-$2M.

3. Coordinate with other Anderson School departments including Alumni Relations, Development, the Parker CMC, UCLA Anderson Centers and others to develop major account relationships.

30%

Faculty Relations

1. Engage with faculty in all aspects of program development, delivery and evaluation, to ensure the satisfaction of faculty, as well as ensure the delivery of programs consistent with the high quality standards established by UCLA Anderson and its faculty.

2. Engage faculty in executive education opportunities, and resolve any issues with a sense of immediacy, thereby providing a sense of comfort to and confidence of faculty.

3. Fairly and thoroughly evaluate faculty participation and performance in individual programs and makes changes, as necessary.

4. Work with centers to experiment with new programs and also help develop faculty for participation in executive education.

5. Conduct an annual update presentation on EEP operations to the UCLA Anderson faculty.

15%

Financial Management

1. Forecast, manage and achieve financial performance as reflected in the annual Business Plan.

2. Develop a profitable portfolio of executive education programs.

3. Eliminate programs from the portfolio that fail to produce healthy and/o requisite returns, or those programs that require excessive resource allocation to the detriment of other programs in the portfolio.

4. Rigorous oversight of expenses, revenues, and profitability and responsibility for financial planning, control, and operations.

5. Leads the strategic planning process for EEP and for developing a multi-year plan for divisional growth.

15%

Human Resource Management

1. Responsible for building, leading, motivating, and supporting the EEP staff, including setting goals, delegating authority, providing feedback, counseling, coaching, and conducting performance evaluations.

2. Ensure that staff delivers the highest quality executive education programming and implementation.

10%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

Required

Other Type of Degree

Higher degree such as MBA or Ph.D. is desirable.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree and ten years of progressive general management experience, in both academic and corporate arenas required. Familiarity with for-profit and non-profit ventures. Entrepreneurial vision and experience. Higher degree such as MBA or Ph.D. is desirable.

Required

Proven experience in the areas of program development and design, corporate business development and customer relationship management, marketing strategy, marketing communications, product development and management, project management, financial management, human resource management and fundraising.

Required

Knowledge of university, UCLA, Anderson School and Office of Executive Education Programs. Knowledge of EEP program content and Anderson faculty expertise. Advanced degree in business administration, public administration or equivalent preferred. Ability to understand/speak a foreign language. Public speaking experience. Experience with database conversion and CRM Management software.

Preferred

Demonstrated strategic vision, business development and senior sales ability. Proven ability to build executive-level and corporate relationships.

Required

Excellent oral and written communications skills and ability to make professional presentations to executive level participants and corporate buyers in both group and one-on-one situations. Superior interpersonal skills.

Required

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities, deadlines, and personalities and ability to foresee and resolve wide variety of business problems. High level of initiative and flexibility, with the ability to integrate diverse opportunities and complex viewpoints into simple business solutions.

Required

Ability to manage human resources, including setting goals, delegating authority, providing feedback, counseling, coaching, and conducting performance evaluations. Supervisory experience. Ability to lead and motivate team.

Required

Excellent knowledge of executive education programs, management development, and training, including competitive landscape.

Required

Organizational ability to delegate and manage follow through on programs and initiatives.

Required

Proven experience creating and implementing strategic business plans and budgets and financial analysis and reporting, including profit and loss responsibility. Experience with capital allocation.

Required

Research and analytical skills. Strategic planning and foresight.

Required

Ability to travel to both domestic and foreign destinations. Experience conducting business in international locations, and comfort interacting with other cultures and in international settings. Ability to work evenings and weekends, both at the University and remote locations.

Required

Proficiency with various computer hardware and proficiency in software: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, E-mail, Internet, Salesforce and electronic calendaring system.

Required

Demonstrated understanding of current business topics, needs, and the international business environment, as well as comprehensive knowledge of management topics and theories.

Required

Effective negotiation skills for cost and quality control, effective faculty interface, and contracting issues, including proficiency in contract negotiation.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

Ability to travel to both domestic and foreign destinations. Experience conducting business in international locations, and comfort interacting with other cultures and in international settings.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Anderson - Executive Education Programs

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.