Top 216 Dean Jobs in San Francisco, Ca

Deputy Provost
GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY —San Francisco, CA
- $225,000 - $275,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Dean of Enrollment Services and Support Programs
San Mateo County Community College District —San Mateo, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Public speaking
- Research
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Dean - Division of Biological Sciences
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $239,600 - $611,100 a year
- Online Application
- Medicine
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
Interim Dean
Aspire Public Schools —Richmond, CA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
University of California, Berkeley – – Dean of the Division of Biological Sciences
Berkeley, CA
- $239,600 - $611,100 a year
- Medicine
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
1842 Management Assistant
City College of San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- $95,234 - $115,484 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Office
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English Instructor (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)
City College of San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- $92.85 - $122.94 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Writing skills
Turnaround Dean of Culture & Instruction
Summit Public Schools —El Cerrito, CA
- $108,659 - $128,546 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Dean of Operations SY26- 27 (California Candidate Pool)
Summit Public Schools —Daly City, CA
- $103,663 - $122,635 a year
- Background check
- Analysis skills
- Children
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Associate Dean, Curriculum and Faculty
Samuel Merritt University —Oakland, CA
- $126,234 - $138,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Nursing
- RN License
- 5 years
Student Support Assistant
Lycée Français de San Francisco (LFSF) —San Francisco, CA
- $65,769 - $67,623 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- English
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Executive Assistant to the Dean & Associate Deans (Executive Assistant III, Range 1) - College of Science and Engineering
California State University —San Francisco, CA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Word processing
- Research
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Temporary Dean on Special Assignment
Summit Public Schools —Redwood City, CA
- $108,659 - $128,546 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Children
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Dean of Culture & Instruction SY26-27 (California Candidate Pool)
Summit Public Schools —Daly City, CA
- $103,663 - $122,635 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Executive Director, LSBE Program (7399U), Haas Core Programs #86814
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $91,500 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- University
- Bachelor's degree
Summer Programs Lecturer pool - College of Environmental Design Dean's Office
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $3,500 - $12,500 a month
- Part-time
- Classroom
- 5 years
- Mid-level
Dean of Expeditions SY26- 27 (California Candidate Pool)
Summit Public Schools —Daly City, CA
- $103,663 - $122,635 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Children
- Organizational skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Student Services Advisor and Program Coordinator (5157C) Job #87114 - Electrical Engineering and Co
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $74,700 - $103,800 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Referral program
Instructor Pool - Psychology, Public Health, Ethics, and Diversity - UC Berkeley Extension
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $1,360 - $20,000 a month
- Online Application
- Google Workspace
- Doctoral degree
- English
Instructor Pool - Online Business Programs - UC Berkeley Extension
University of California Berkeley —Berkeley, CA
- $1,425 - $18,000 a month
- Online Application
- Google Workspace
- CPA
- PMP

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Deputy Provost

GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY -
San Francisco, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$225,000 - $275,000 a year

Qualifications

Large-scale organizational change management
Academic institution experience
Education policy
Admissions and enrollment management
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing projects
Experience at colleges/universities
Academic accreditation compliance management
Senior leadership
University experience

Full Job Description

Position Title: Deputy Provost

Department Name: Office of the Provost

Position Reports To: Provost

FLSA STATUS: Salaried

Salary Range: $225,000 to $275,000

Benefits: The University's comprehensive benefits program

Days & Hours: Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Standard work schedule is 9:00 am to 5:30 PM, may be adjusted. Flexible schedule may require evening and weekend hours during peak periods.

Position Overview

Golden Gate University seeks an experienced academic leader to serve as Deputy Provost, a senior position responsible for overseeing core academic operations and helping lead the transformation of the university during a period of growth, innovation, and change.

Reporting to the Provost and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, the Deputy Provost will provide leadership across major academic and student-facing functions, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

This role requires strong academic leadership, operational discipline, emotional intelligence, and the ability to work across a complex organization with diverse stakeholders. The successful candidate will be a skilled listener, able to build trust and consensus across faculty and administrative units, with the judgment and decisiveness to move priorities forward.

Golden Gate University is building a new model of higher education: AI-enabled, multilingual, global, and designed for the future of work. This leader will help operationalize that vision.

About Golden Gate University

Founded in 1901, Golden Gate University is a private, nonprofit university based in San Francisco with a long history of serving working adults and professional learners.

Today, GGU is undergoing an ambitious transformation. The university has expanded its global presence, launched innovative academic programs in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, developed international partnerships, created new hybrid and shared-campus models, and is building one of the world’s first AI-native global universities.

The institution serves students across the United States and multiple countries through online and hybrid models.

Primary Responsibilities

The Deputy Provost will provide oversight of major academic and student-facing functions across the university, including:

Academic Leadership and Faculty Affairs

Oversee faculty affairs across the university, including both full-time and adjunct faculty
Support deans and academic leaders in faculty recruitment, evaluation, development, and performance management
Ensure academic quality across all academic programs and instructional delivery models
Help manage faculty policies, workload planning, academic governance, and academic standards
Partner with faculty and academic leadership to maintain a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement

Enrollment and Student Success Operations

Provide executive oversight for admissions operations
Oversee academic advising and student support to promote student success and retention
Supervise student services and ensure student experience across all modalities
Oversee registrar operations, academic records management, scheduling, and related functions
Ensure alignment between academic operations, enrollment growth, and student persistence outcomes

Academic Operations and Institutional Execution

Oversee day-to-day academic operations across colleges, schools, and academic administrative units
Ensure effective implementation of institutional priorities and cross-functional initiatives
Improve systems, workflows, and processes across the academic enterprise
Identify operational bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions as the university grows
Lead projects requiring coordination across multiple academic and administrative units

Innovation and Institutional Transformation

Support development of innovative degree models, new academic programs, and emerging delivery formats
Help advance university-wide adoption of AI-enabled teaching, learning, and operational systems
Build systems and processes to support a growing global student population
Help ensure the university remains operationally agile in a changing higher education environment

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Strong listening skills and emotional intelligence
The ability to work productively with a wide range of personalities and leadership styles
Strong consensus-building and a collaborative approach
Patience, maturity, and professionalism when managing interpersonal or organizational dynamics
Excellent operational judgment and strong execution skills
The ability to manage complex systems while maintaining attention to detail
A practical, solutions-oriented approach to problem solving
Comfort operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
A willingness to challenge assumptions and rethink conventional higher education models
The ability to move initiatives forward while maintaining trust and alignment

Required:

Terminal degree (PhD, EdD, JD, or equivalent)
Significant senior academic leadership experience in higher education, such as dean, associate provost, vice provost, or comparable role
Demonstrated experience overseeing faculty affairs, academic administration, enrollment management, and student-facing operations
Strong understanding of accreditation, curriculum management, faculty governance, and academic policy
Proven ability to manage complex organizations and lead institutional change initiatives

Preferred:

Experience with online, hybrid, and nontraditional delivery models
Experience leading academic operations at institutions serving adult and professional learners
Experience with global education initiatives or international partnerships
Familiarity with AI, emerging technologies, and future-of-work education
Experience working in entrepreneurial environments undergoing significant transformation

For more information about GGU, including academic focus areas and recent accomplishments, please see: https://ggu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GGU-Year-in-Review-2026.pdf

The Opportunity

Golden Gate University is building a model of higher education — one designed for a global, technology-driven world. We seek a leader who understands how universities operate, but who also recognizes that higher education must evolve and wants to help build that future. This is an opportunity to play a leadership role in one of the most exciting university transformations in higher education today.

Supplemental Information

To apply: Please go to http://www.ggu.edu/jobs to submit an application, letter of interest, and a resume.

In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third-party background check.

Golden Gate University is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.

University policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion/creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, taking a protected leave (e.g., family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.

The University has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning environments that reinforces these practices. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all demographics.

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dean jobs in san francisco, ca

Deputy Provost

Dean of Enrollment Services and Support Programs

Dean - Division of Biological Sciences

Interim Dean

University of California, Berkeley – – Dean of the Division of Biological Sciences

1842 Management Assistant

English Instructor (Temporary, Part-Time Pool)

Turnaround Dean of Culture & Instruction

Dean of Operations SY26- 27 (California Candidate Pool)

Associate Dean, Curriculum and Faculty

Student Support Assistant

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Temporary Dean on Special Assignment

Dean of Culture & Instruction SY26-27 (California Candidate Pool)

Executive Director, LSBE Program (7399U), Haas Core Programs #86814

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Student Services Advisor and Program Coordinator (5157C) Job #87114 - Electrical Engineering and Co

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