Dean

Dean - Keiser University

About Keiser University

Founded in 1977, Keiser University has grown from a single campus in Fort Lauderdale into Florida's largest private not-for-profit university. Today, Keiser serves approximately 20,000 students across 18 Florida campuses, three international campuses, a graduate school, and an award-winning online division.

As a not-for-profit institution, Keiser University reinvests its resources directly into student success. This commitment enables smaller class sizes, meaningful faculty support, and academic programs designed around real workforce outcomes-not shareholder returns. Our mission is to deliver a student-centered, career-focused education that prepares graduates for meaningful professional careers.

Position Summary

The Dean is responsible for the overall delivery and quality of educational programs and services. This leadership role focuses on academic excellence, faculty development, student success, and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and develop faculty and academic staff
• Manage and supervise faculty and staff performance
• Monitor and maintain campus curricula to ensure quality and compliance
• Oversee the delivery of educational services and academic programs
• Track and support student performance and outcomes
• Review, analyze, and manage institutional reports
• Ensure compliance with academic standards and accreditation requirements

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree (required)
• Previous academic experience in higher education
• Prior management or leadership experience
• 3+ years of experience in management, academic operations, and/or accreditation compliance preferred

Why Join Keiser University?

At Keiser University, you will be part of a mission-driven institution dedicated to student success, innovation in education, and meaningful career outcomes. We foster a collaborative academic environment where leadership plays a direct role in shaping the future of higher education.

This is a role for a leader who wants to shape lives as well as programs. Keiser University Graduate School offers the Dean an opportunity to expand access to high-quality graduate education for working adults and other learners seeking to advance their careers, increase their earning power, and strengthen the communities they serve. Graduate programs are aligned to workforce needs in healthcare, education, psychology, business, and other emerging fields, giving the Dean a direct hand in preparing professionals whose work creates impact far beyond the classroom.


For the right leader, this position offers the chance to build meaningful impact at scale. With reach across Florida, online programs serving learners nationally and globally, and a growing graduate portfolio, success in this role means helping students translate ambition into credentials, credentials into careers, and careers into lasting impact for families, employers, and communities.

Graduate School and University Distinctions

Keiser University Graduate School is part of an institution with strong and growing national recognition, reflecting both academic quality and meaningful student outcomes:

• Recognized in U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings in Education, Psychology, and Occupational Therapy , including a top 200 national ranking in Occupational Therapy .
• Ranked by Fortune as 4 Best Online Master's in Psychology and No. 8 Best Online Master's in Accounting , highlighting excellence in flexible, career-focused graduate education.
• Part of a university repeatedly recognized by S. News & World Report for advancing social mobility , including a No. 1 national ranking in 2023 and continued top-tier recognition-demonstrating a sustained commitment to helping students achieve upward opportunity.
• Supported by an online division recognized with Anthology Catalyst Awards for Student Success and Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness , underscoring the strength of Keiser's student-centered academic infrastructure.

Together, these distinctions reflect a Graduate School on a strong upward trajectory, expanding programs, strengthening outcomes, and deepening its impact on the communities it serves.

We invite you to learn more about Keiser University's mission, culture, and commitment to education by viewing the video provided with this posting.

Benefits

• Medical plans
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement