Department SummaryUCLA 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.
Position SummaryUCLA 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. 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.
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Qualifications 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)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal AffiliationsBachelor's Degree (Required)
Other Type of Degree Higher degree such as MBA or Ph.D. is desirable. (Preferred)
Special Conditions for EmploymentBackground 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.
ScheduleStandard hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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