Dean of Undergraduate Programs

The Opportunity
Hult International Business School seeks a dynamic, visionary, and accomplished leader to serve as Dean of Undergraduate Programs at its Boston campus. This is a senior leadership position with direct responsibility for the planning, delivery, and continued innovation of Hult’s undergraduate programs in Boston, serving approximately 1,000 students.

Hult’s undergraduate programme is among the most innovative and diverse in the world, with students representing over 150 nationalities and no more than 8% from any single country. The programme is based on learning by doing and is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a Bachelor of Computer Science for Business on the Boston campus and a Bachelor of Psychology, Economics, and Politics on the London campus in 2026.
 

Job Summary
The Dean of Undergraduate Programs is a strategic academic leader who will shape the future of Hult’s undergraduate experience in Boston. This position blends academic vision with operational oversight, ensuring high standards in teaching, curriculum design, and student engagement. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in academic leadership, a passion for global education, and a commitment to innovation in business school environments. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact program within a fast-paced, international institution.

This position will report directly to the Global Dean of Undergraduate Programs.
 

Role Description
As Dean of Undergraduate Programs, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of Hult’s undergraduate curriculum in Boston, ensuring it remains innovative, industry-relevant, and aligned with the school’s global mission. You will oversee faculty recruitment, development, and performance, fostering a collaborative and high-performing academic culture. Your responsibilities will include managing academic budgets and scheduling, supporting pedagogical excellence, and championing experiential learning. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver a seamless and engaging student journey, while also representing the Boston campus in global academic forums and contributing to institutional planning. Additionally, you will cultivate partnerships with industry, alumni, and local organizations to enhance learning and career opportunities, and support recruitment and branding efforts through active engagement in admissions and outreach initiatives.
 

Key Responsibilities
 

Strategic Direction

• Develop and implement a future-focused academic vision that keeps Hult’s undergraduate programs innovative, experiential, and industry-relevant.
• Ensure high academic standards across teaching, curriculum design, and program delivery.
• Lead program design initiatives and curriculum innovation aligned with Hult’s mission and global strategy.
• Maintain alignment with global academic leadership to ensure consistency and excellence across campuses.
• Actively contribute to strategic planning processes, working closely with the global undergraduate team.

Faculty Leadership

• Recruit, develop, and evaluate full-time and adjunct faculty, fostering a high-performance culture rooted in collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the operational execution of the academic program in Boston, including budgeting, faculty support, and academic scheduling.
• Support the adoption of active and experiential learning methods across the faculty team.
• Facilitate professional development and mentorship for faculty members.

Student Experience

• Cultivate a student-first culture that prioritizes engagement, satisfaction, and career readiness.
• Regularly meet with students and utilize feedback mechanisms to drive ongoing program improvements.
• Coordinate the various teams involved in delivering the student experience including Program Management, Faculty, Student Life, Career Services, and other departments to ensure a seamless and transformative student journey from enrolment to graduation.
• Handle student, faculty, or administrative issues with diplomacy, care, and fairness.

Global Collaboration & External Partnerships

• Represent the Boston campus in global leadership forums and contribute to Hult-wide initiatives.
• Strengthen ties with industry partners, alumni, and local organizations to create meaningful learning and career opportunities.
• Support recruitment and retention efforts through active participation in admissions events and school branding initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• A doctorate or equivalent terminal degree (or in progress) is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of academic leadership experience with evidence of budget and team management responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to lead program innovation, manage academic operations, and drive organizational change.
• Proven track record in faculty management, curriculum development, and student engagement.
• Committed to excellence in global education and passionate about innovation in business school environments.
• Culturally intelligent, collaborative, and capable of building consensus across diverse stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial, results-driven, and comfortable in a fast-paced, agile institution.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
   

Salary Range
$165.000-$200.000
 

About Hult International Business School
When you discover Hult International Business School, you discover a place which teaches the skills and mindsets needed to thrive in the real world of global business. And guess what? As a global business ourselves, we practice what we teach. Your career, your growth, your potential—it all matters here.  Fresh perspectives, exceptional experiences, varied skillsets—you'll find a world of diversity among the people, programs, and places that make up our global community. Our people bring industry insight, entrepreneurial energy, and purpose to everything we do, ensuring our work—and our students—impact the real challenges and opportunities shaping the world.

Hult offers programs from undergraduate through to doctorate level and is recognized by business education’s three most prestigious international accrediting bodies: AACSB International, AMBA and EQUIS. Our programs are consistently ranked as among the best in the world by the Financial Times, the Economist, Forbes, and Bloomberg Businessweek.  Hult strives to create a better future for all by inspiring and challenging our community to make an impact that matters. Disruptors, change-makers, innovators and thinkers, discover what you could do at Hult today.
 

Equal opportunities at Hult
Hult is dedicated to actively creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing opportunity regardless of gender, religion, race, color, sexual identity, disability, ethnicity, age, and all the individual identities that make us unique. If you require any accommodation to assist you in the interview process, please submit this with your inquiry.  Hult offers competitive salaries and benefits in a global, empathetic, and highly multicultural working environment. If you are motivated by the prospect of an international career with a dynamic and forward-thinking school, we’d love to hear from you.