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TUFTS UNIVERSITY
History, Evolution, and Trajectory
Tufts was founded in 1852 by Universalists, at a time when they preached abolition and the fierce
“republicanism” that was an antidote to the established institutions in both the North and the South. They were, as a religious movement, tolerant, inclusive, civic, and morally persuasive. The University they
founded retained the “republican,” civic, activist tradition that educated citizens from all walks of life. It
was affordable, practical, and moral. It first attracted an aspirant, regional indigenous student body, but
it quickly appealed to and welcomed the sons and daughters of new immigrants. Students gained an
education grounded in the liberal arts, informed by Universalist notions of social justice and engagement
in the greater community as active citizens.
The modern Tufts reflects both its deepest history and a full generation of growth and innovation. It has
earned and safeguarded a series of strategically important distinctions that were crafted organically from
the University’s beginnings and given voice in this last generation. These values and distinctions serve as
Tufts’ anchor and as the compass for its future.
Tufts’ signature approach to higher education stems from the belief that seemingly disparate forces can,
and must, work together to reach their potential. This belief is perhaps best exemplified by Tufts’ unusual,
yet highly successful, positioning of itself as a moderately sized university that excels at research and is
committed to providing students with a personalized experience. Tufts is a blend of both a research
university and a liberal arts college, a unique combination that attracts students, faculty, and staff who
thrive in an environment of curiosity, creativity, and engagement.
Tufts is committed to increasing the impact of its research and education on the great challenges of the
21st century and encouraging the engagement of Tufts’ faculty, students, staff, and alumni with
communities around the world. Recognizing that solutions to many of these challenges will require
collaboration across traditional academic disciplines and among Tufts’ schools, the President has been
working with the Provost, Deans, and faculty to assess and strengthen Tufts’ work in critical thematic
areas. Sponsored research, fueled by faculty recruitment and new facilities, has grown steadily. Seed
funding for interdisciplinary scholarship and creative teaching and learning contribute to Tufts’ trajectory
as an increasingly competitive international research university.
University Leadership
Anthony P. Monaco, MD, PhD serves as the 13th President of Tufts University since August 2011 and will
be stepping down in the summer of 2023. An accomplished leader, scientist, and teacher, Dr. Monaco
brought to the Tufts presidency deep-rooted commitments to academic excellence, diversity, access,
inclusion, a global perspective, and a keen awareness of the power of higher education to impact
individuals and society. A distinguished geneticist, Dr. Monaco’s doctoral research led to a landmark
discovery: the gene responsible for X-linked Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies. Before coming
to Tufts, he spent two decades as a faculty member and senior academic leader at the University of
Oxford. At Tufts, President Monaco holds faculty appointments as a professor of biology in the School of
Arts and Sciences and as a professor of neuroscience at Tufts University School of Medicine. He received
his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and his MD and Ph.D. through Harvard Medical
School’s Medical Scientist Training Program.
Sunil Kumar, PhD has been named the 14th President of Tufts University and will begin his post on July 1,
2023. Dr. Kumar served as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Johns Hopkins
University. An expert in operations management with a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, Dr. Kumar was
previously dean of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, as well as the George Pratt Shultz
Professor of Operations Management.
While provost at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Kumar has focused on increasing inter-divisional research
and education collaborations across the University; recruiting exceptional faculty to Johns Hopkins
through their Bloomberg Distinguished Professorship program and the Faculty Diversity Initiative;
enhancing the student experience by leading their Student Services Excellence Initiative, strengthening
the career services function at the University for undergraduate and graduate students; and advancing
diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the divisions. Dr. Kumar’s research includes performance
evaluation and control of manufacturing systems, service operations, and communications networks. In
particular, Dr. Kumar studies systems affected by stochastic variability via mathematical models. He also
studies application of optimization methods and control theory to managerial problems. Born in India, Dr.
Kumar received a Master of Engineering degree in computer science and automation from the Indian
Institute of Science in Bangalore and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Mangalore University in
Surathkal. He earned a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Caroline Genco, PhD has served as Provost and Senior Vice President ad interim since January 2022. Prior
to this, she served as Vice Provost for Research (2019-2021) and the Chair of the Department of
Immunology at Tufts School of Medicine (2015-2019).
In her role as Provost, Dr. Genco has developed and implemented an overarching university-wide strategy
for education and research to respond to the changing landscape of higher education and current and
future global challenges. Her strategy is centered around: 1) a unified academic enterprise; 2) an
innovative ecosystem that increases connectivity among schools; 3) an inclusive and supportive
environment for students, faculty, and staff; and 4) a nimble organizational structure to easily respond
and adapt to the changing environment.
Dr. Genco has a distinguished history of excellence in biomedical research. Her research and translational
work focus on chronic inflammation and the role of the microbiome in systemic inflammatory disorders,
sexually transmitted infections, and oral infectious diseases. She has authored more than 130 scientific
articles, and her research program has been continuously supported by the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). She has served on numerous NIH scientific advisory committees and has worked closely with several
pharmaceutical companies in an advisory capacity.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Tufts University embraces and celebrates diversity in its broadest forms. This includes recruitment and
retention of a diverse faculty and student body, developing and maintaining an environment that fosters
mutual respect, understanding and inclusiveness among all members of the Tufts community, and delivers
a curriculum that helps students cultivate cultural sensitivity and promotes an antiracist environment.
Tufts recognizes that inclusion, in and of itself, is not enough. The University aspires to create interactive
inclusion: paths of opportunity that intersect with one another; paths on which diverse perspectives flow
freely throughout Tufts, elevating the local community, and ultimately elevating communities throughout
the world. Tufts University is working to meet its goals through a range of programs and communitybuilding efforts including creating University College as a bridge to create access to a Tufts education for all students.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Approved in November 2018 by the Tufts University Board of Trustees, University College facilitates the
development of university-wide degree and non-degree programs for matriculated and non-matriculated
students. The College offers educational programs that reach new student populations, including pre-k
through high school students, working professionals, and lifelong learners. The establishment of
University College was a bold entrepreneurial move for Tufts to serve as a think-tank and catalyst for
experimentation across the University. University College created new pathways to reach student
audiences at every stage of their academic and professional development.
University College serves more than 5,000 students each year, of whom more than 50% are non-degree.
The College collaborates with all the schools and faculties of Tufts University to offer learning experiences
that complement and expand the reach of their degrees, certificates, and research, partnering closely
with faculty to develop and facilitate many courses. The College also invites faculty practicing in specific
industries to lead courses, workshops, and other educational programs.
Academic Programs
University College replaced the Tufts University College of Special Studies, the historical home for
continuing education and external academic partnerships at Tufts. Today, University College is responsible
for Summer Sessions, Courses at Tufts, Winter Term, Tufts Pre-College Programs, and Lifelong Learning
and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Tufts. University College is continually developing new
offerings, new course modalities, and new opportunities.
In collaboration with Tuft’s Schools, University College also develops programs that are best run through
a university-wide system. Along with the pre-college programs it creates and operates, University College
also partners with the other schools to develop programs by handling all the logistics, while the schools
oversee the curricula.
Tufts Pre-College Program
The Tufts pre-college program offers students the opportunity to learn from renowned faculty
and experience a rigorous academic environment. Pre-college sessions are offered during the
academic year and the summer with courses available to students from elementary through high
school. Along with programs such as Climate Resilience Institute, Tufts Summer Research
Experience, and Graphic Design Bootcamp, one of University College’s most popular pre-college
programs, Mini Med School, gives students interested in health professions the opportunity to
immerse themselves in a two-week intensive course in one of the nation’s leading medical
institutions. University College is now offering on-campus and virtual academic enrichment
programs for elementary and middle school students, including Design and Engineering Summer
Workshops.
Tufts Professional and Custom Education
University College offers students at different stages of their education journey the ability to gain
deep knowledge, real-world experience, and professional resources to achieve their goals. The
growing number of courses, workshops, and certificate programs combine the academic
excellence of a top-rated research university with a true collaborative spirit and commitment to interdisciplinary study. University College offers non-degree enrollment with nine schools across Tufts including workshops, courses, and non-credit certifications.
Finances
In 2022, University College supported $10.5 million in revenue generation across all Tufts schools. Within
University College itself, total FY 2022 expenses were $2.3 million. The college’s FY 2022 neutral operating
result reflects $1.5 million in support from Tufts central operations and $0.2 million in support from the
School of Arts and Sciences and School of Museum of Fine Arts for non-degree and continuing education
programs administered on their behalf, as well as $0.5 million in revenue that University College
generated through UC-operated pre-college programs, Courses at Tufts registration fees, and Osher
Lifelong Learning Institute programs. Total margin for University College, inclusive of school-based
programs, reached $5.0 million driven by new program offerings and enrollment growth. What You'll Do:
Deepen collaborations and partnerships across the University and beyond
University College relies on partnerships with schools and faculty across campus to develop and facilitate
many of their programs. The Dean will be attuned to the strategic priorities of the schools and continue
to build strong relationships and forge mutually beneficial partnerships with school deans and faculty to
develop new University College programs and courses. As a successful advocate, the Dean will work with
university leadership to further integrate University College into the Tufts community and position it as a
critical element of Tufts’ mission of access and educational excellence.
The Dean will also develop outcomes to highlight University College’s impactful mission. The Dean will set
the cultural tone of University College, ensuring that it is seen as a valued and trusted partner across the
University, in addition to building its reputation in the Boston area and beyond to increase awareness of
prospective students, programmatic partners and funders who may help support the mission of University
College.
Manage a complex budget system to incentivize faculty members to collaborate with University College
to develop and facilitate courses
In collaboration with school deans across campus, the Dean will develop new incentives to encourage
faculty members to support University College courses while identifying revenue-generating
opportunities for University College and its partner schools. The Dean must be attuned to the complexities
of a Responsibility Centered Management (RCM) system. The Dean will foster and maintain strong interdisciplinary relationships across the institution by ensuring financial transparency and increasing communication.
What We're Looking For:
understanding of the need for partnership and synergy among these groups to make critical decisions
regarding programmatic priorities and the allocation of resources;
TO APPLY
Tufts University has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in its identification
and review of candidates. All inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications should be sent in
confidence to:
Kate Barry, Partner
Alycia Johnson, Managing Associate
Quizayra Gonzalez, Senior Associate
Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination at Tufts University: Tufts is enriched by the many experiences
and perspectives each individual member brings to our community. Tufts does not discriminate in
admissions, employment, or in any of its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color,
national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or
expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, the intersection of these
identities, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Tufts is an
equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
THE SEARCH
Tufts University seeks an innovative and visionary leader to serve as Dean of University College. This is an
opportunity to provide strategic leadership while creating pathways for access to a Tufts education at any
point in a student's journey of lifelong learning, advancing a model of “Tufts for Life.” The Dean will join
University College at a time of tremendous growth and will have the exciting opportunity to spearhead
the expansion of programs and develop new courses driven by educational and technological innovations.
University College was founded in 2018 with the goal of expanding the reach of Tufts University. Serving
a total of more than 5,000 matriculated and non-degree students each year, University College embraces
students at every stage of their academic, professional, and personal lives, reaching populations of
learners for whom a full-time, residential degree in a traditional discipline is not the right option. Current
year-round offerings serve high school students, visiting undergraduate and graduate students, working
professionals, and lifelong learners seeking career retraining, new life skills, and intellectual enrichment.
Offerings include workshops, courses lasting from a few days to a full semester, innovative programs, and
certificates. University College is integrated into the University through close partnerships with faculty
and the deans of Tufts’ 11 other schools.
Reporting to the Provost, the Dean of University College is a key member of the academic leadership team,
partnering with deans, vice provosts, and vice presidents to advance and support a forward-thinking
vision. The ideal candidate will bring proven academic administrative leadership; the ability to engage
others in developing and implementing an academic vision for the school; a deep understanding of change
management; and demonstrated success with diversity and inclusion efforts. University College seeks a
leader who will be a visible and active partner in the development and launch of innovative programs of
outstanding quality rooted in Tufts mission of access and academic excellence.
Tufts University has retained Isaacson, Miller, a leading national search firm, to assist with this
recruitment. Inquiries, nominations, and applications, in the form of a CV and cover letter, should be sent
in strict confidence to the firm as indicated at the end of this document.
Tufts University seeks an innovative and visionary leader to serve as Dean of University College. This is an
opportunity to provide strategic leadership while creating pathways for access to a Tufts education at any
point in a student's journey of lifelong learning, advancing a model of “Tufts for Life.” The Dean will join
University College at a time of tremendous growth and will have the exciting opportunity to spearhead
the expansion of programs and develop new courses driven by educational and technological innovations.
University College was founded in 2018 with the goal of expanding the reach of Tufts University. Serving
a total of more than 5,000 matriculated and non-degree students each year, University College embraces
students at every stage of their academic, professional, and personal lives, reaching populations of
learners for whom a full-time, residential degree in a traditional discipline is not the right option. Current
year-round offerings serve high school students, visiting undergraduate and graduate students, working
professionals, and lifelong learners seeking career retraining, new life skills, and intellectual enrichment.
Offerings include workshops, courses lasting from a few days to a full semester, innovative programs, and
certificates. University College is integrated into the University through close partnerships with faculty
and the deans of Tufts’ 11 other schools.
Reporting to the Provost, the Dean of University College is a key member of the academic leadership team,
partnering with deans, vice provosts, and vice presidents to advance and support a forward-thinking
vision. The ideal candidate will bring proven academic administrative leadership; the ability to engage
others in developing and implementing an academic vision for the school; a deep understanding of change
management; and demonstrated success with diversity and inclusion efforts. University College seeks a
leader who will be a visible and active partner in the development and launch of innovative programs of
outstanding quality rooted in Tufts mission of access and academic excellence.
Tufts University has retained Isaacson, Miller, a leading national search firm, to assist with this
recruitment. Inquiries, nominations, and applications, in the form of a CV and cover letter, should be sent
in strict confidence to the firm as indicated at the end of this document.
TUFTS UNIVERSITY
History, Evolution, and Trajectory
Tufts was founded in 1852 by Universalists, at a time when they preached abolition and the fierce
“republicanism” that was an antidote to the established institutions in both the North and the South. They were, as a religious movement, tolerant, inclusive, civic, and morally persuasive. The University they
founded retained the “republican,” civic, activist tradition that educated citizens from all walks of life. It
was affordable, practical, and moral. It first attracted an aspirant, regional indigenous student body, but
it quickly appealed to and welcomed the sons and daughters of new immigrants. Students gained an
education grounded in the liberal arts, informed by Universalist notions of social justice and engagement
in the greater community as active citizens.
The modern Tufts reflects both its deepest history and a full generation of growth and innovation. It has
earned and safeguarded a series of strategically important distinctions that were crafted organically from
the University’s beginnings and given voice in this last generation. These values and distinctions serve as
Tufts’ anchor and as the compass for its future.
Tufts’ signature approach to higher education stems from the belief that seemingly disparate forces can,
and must, work together to reach their potential. This belief is perhaps best exemplified by Tufts’ unusual,
yet highly successful, positioning of itself as a moderately sized university that excels at research and is
committed to providing students with a personalized experience. Tufts is a blend of both a research
university and a liberal arts college, a unique combination that attracts students, faculty, and staff who
thrive in an environment of curiosity, creativity, and engagement.
Tufts is committed to increasing the impact of its research and education on the great challenges of the
21st century and encouraging the engagement of Tufts’ faculty, students, staff, and alumni with
communities around the world. Recognizing that solutions to many of these challenges will require
collaboration across traditional academic disciplines and among Tufts’ schools, the President has been
working with the Provost, Deans, and faculty to assess and strengthen Tufts’ work in critical thematic
areas. Sponsored research, fueled by faculty recruitment and new facilities, has grown steadily. Seed
funding for interdisciplinary scholarship and creative teaching and learning contribute to Tufts’ trajectory
as an increasingly competitive international research university.
University Leadership
Anthony P. Monaco, MD, PhD serves as the 13th President of Tufts University since August 2011 and will
be stepping down in the summer of 2023. An accomplished leader, scientist, and teacher, Dr. Monaco
brought to the Tufts presidency deep-rooted commitments to academic excellence, diversity, access,
inclusion, a global perspective, and a keen awareness of the power of higher education to impact
individuals and society. A distinguished geneticist, Dr. Monaco’s doctoral research led to a landmark
discovery: the gene responsible for X-linked Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies. Before coming
to Tufts, he spent two decades as a faculty member and senior academic leader at the University of
Oxford. At Tufts, President Monaco holds faculty appointments as a professor of biology in the School of
Arts and Sciences and as a professor of neuroscience at Tufts University School of Medicine. He received
his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and his MD and Ph.D. through Harvard Medical
School’s Medical Scientist Training Program.
Sunil Kumar, PhD has been named the 14th President of Tufts University and will begin his post on July 1,
2023. Dr. Kumar served as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Johns Hopkins
University. An expert in operations management with a Ph.D. in electrical engineering, Dr. Kumar was
previously dean of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, as well as the George Pratt Shultz
Professor of Operations Management.
While provost at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Kumar has focused on increasing inter-divisional research
and education collaborations across the University; recruiting exceptional faculty to Johns Hopkins
through their Bloomberg Distinguished Professorship program and the Faculty Diversity Initiative;
enhancing the student experience by leading their Student Services Excellence Initiative, strengthening
the career services function at the University for undergraduate and graduate students; and advancing
diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives across the divisions. Dr. Kumar’s research includes performance
evaluation and control of manufacturing systems, service operations, and communications networks. In
particular, Dr. Kumar studies systems affected by stochastic variability via mathematical models. He also
studies application of optimization methods and control theory to managerial problems. Born in India, Dr.
Kumar received a Master of Engineering degree in computer science and automation from the Indian
Institute of Science in Bangalore and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Mangalore University in
Surathkal. He earned a PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Caroline Genco, PhD has served as Provost and Senior Vice President ad interim since January 2022. Prior
to this, she served as Vice Provost for Research (2019-2021) and the Chair of the Department of
Immunology at Tufts School of Medicine (2015-2019).
In her role as Provost, Dr. Genco has developed and implemented an overarching university-wide strategy
for education and research to respond to the changing landscape of higher education and current and
future global challenges. Her strategy is centered around: 1) a unified academic enterprise; 2) an
innovative ecosystem that increases connectivity among schools; 3) an inclusive and supportive
environment for students, faculty, and staff; and 4) a nimble organizational structure to easily respond
and adapt to the changing environment.
Dr. Genco has a distinguished history of excellence in biomedical research. Her research and translational
work focus on chronic inflammation and the role of the microbiome in systemic inflammatory disorders,
sexually transmitted infections, and oral infectious diseases. She has authored more than 130 scientific
articles, and her research program has been continuously supported by the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). She has served on numerous NIH scientific advisory committees and has worked closely with several
pharmaceutical companies in an advisory capacity.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Tufts University embraces and celebrates diversity in its broadest forms. This includes recruitment and
retention of a diverse faculty and student body, developing and maintaining an environment that fosters
mutual respect, understanding and inclusiveness among all members of the Tufts community, and delivers
a curriculum that helps students cultivate cultural sensitivity and promotes an antiracist environment.
Tufts recognizes that inclusion, in and of itself, is not enough. The University aspires to create interactive
inclusion: paths of opportunity that intersect with one another; paths on which diverse perspectives flow
freely throughout Tufts, elevating the local community, and ultimately elevating communities throughout
the world. Tufts University is working to meet its goals through a range of programs and communitybuilding efforts including creating University College as a bridge to create access to a Tufts education for all students.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Approved in November 2018 by the Tufts University Board of Trustees, University College facilitates the
development of university-wide degree and non-degree programs for matriculated and non-matriculated
students. The College offers educational programs that reach new student populations, including pre-k
through high school students, working professionals, and lifelong learners. The establishment of
University College was a bold entrepreneurial move for Tufts to serve as a think-tank and catalyst for
experimentation across the University. University College created new pathways to reach student
audiences at every stage of their academic and professional development.
University College serves more than 5,000 students each year, of whom more than 50% are non-degree.
The College collaborates with all the schools and faculties of Tufts University to offer learning experiences
that complement and expand the reach of their degrees, certificates, and research, partnering closely
with faculty to develop and facilitate many courses. The College also invites faculty practicing in specific
industries to lead courses, workshops, and other educational programs.
Academic Programs
University College replaced the Tufts University College of Special Studies, the historical home for
continuing education and external academic partnerships at Tufts. Today, University College is responsible
for Summer Sessions, Courses at Tufts, Winter Term, Tufts Pre-College Programs, and Lifelong Learning
and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Tufts. University College is continually developing new
offerings, new course modalities, and new opportunities.
In collaboration with Tuft’s Schools, University College also develops programs that are best run through
a university-wide system. Along with the pre-college programs it creates and operates, University College
also partners with the other schools to develop programs by handling all the logistics, while the schools
oversee the curricula.
Tufts Pre-College Program
The Tufts pre-college program offers students the opportunity to learn from renowned faculty
and experience a rigorous academic environment. Pre-college sessions are offered during the
academic year and the summer with courses available to students from elementary through high
school. Along with programs such as Climate Resilience Institute, Tufts Summer Research
Experience, and Graphic Design Bootcamp, one of University College’s most popular pre-college
programs, Mini Med School, gives students interested in health professions the opportunity to
immerse themselves in a two-week intensive course in one of the nation’s leading medical
institutions. University College is now offering on-campus and virtual academic enrichment
programs for elementary and middle school students, including Design and Engineering Summer
Workshops.
Tufts Professional and Custom Education
University College offers students at different stages of their education journey the ability to gain
deep knowledge, real-world experience, and professional resources to achieve their goals. The
growing number of courses, workshops, and certificate programs combine the academic
excellence of a top-rated research university with a true collaborative spirit and commitment to interdisciplinary study. University College offers non-degree enrollment with nine schools across Tufts including workshops, courses, and non-credit certifications.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Tufts University seeks to engage the minds and foster the
well-being of intellectually curious older adults through a wide range of educational and social
programs, including lectures, interactive study groups, special-interest clubs, and more, all
offered in a welcoming, pressure-free environment. The Institute is self-governing through
volunteer-based committees made up of Institute members.
You can learn more about University College’s current programmatic offerings here.
As part of its strategic plan, University College seeks to improve structural access to Tufts’ undergraduate
and graduate degrees; facilitate the development of programming that is integrated across schools and
fields; diversify Tufts programs portfolio and revenue streams to reflect student and market demands;
and generate new margin for Tufts schools.
University College’s leadership has developed key partnerships across Tufts’ academic departments that
support budget allocation, fundraising, and revenue generation. In the last five years, tuition revenue has
grown steadily and there are opportunities to expand pre-college and professional programs and build
degrees that will continue to position Tufts as a leader in lifelong education.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Tufts University seeks to engage the minds and foster the
well-being of intellectually curious older adults through a wide range of educational and social
programs, including lectures, interactive study groups, special-interest clubs, and more, all
offered in a welcoming, pressure-free environment. The Institute is self-governing through
volunteer-based committees made up of Institute members.
You can learn more about University College’s current programmatic offerings here.
As part of its strategic plan, University College seeks to improve structural access to Tufts’ undergraduate
and graduate degrees; facilitate the development of programming that is integrated across schools and
fields; diversify Tufts programs portfolio and revenue streams to reflect student and market demands;
and generate new margin for Tufts schools.
University College’s leadership has developed key partnerships across Tufts’ academic departments that
support budget allocation, fundraising, and revenue generation. In the last five years, tuition revenue has
grown steadily and there are opportunities to expand pre-college and professional programs and build
degrees that will continue to position Tufts as a leader in lifelong education.
Finances
In 2022, University College supported $10.5 million in revenue generation across all Tufts schools. Within
University College itself, total FY 2022 expenses were $2.3 million. The college’s FY 2022 neutral operating
result reflects $1.5 million in support from Tufts central operations and $0.2 million in support from the
School of Arts and Sciences and School of Museum of Fine Arts for non-degree and continuing education
programs administered on their behalf, as well as $0.5 million in revenue that University College
generated through UC-operated pre-college programs, Courses at Tufts registration fees, and Osher
Lifelong Learning Institute programs. Total margin for University College, inclusive of school-based
programs, reached $5.0 million driven by new program offerings and enrollment growth.
THE ROLE OF DEAN
The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer for University College and is tasked to build
upon the foundation and provide a strategic vision for the next stage of University College. The Dean has
overall responsibility for defining the school’s priorities, developed in collaboration with partner schools
and university leadership. The Dean is responsible for University College’s revenue generation, program
development, fundraising, and resource allocation; attracting superb students that span pre-college to
lifelong learners and maintaining educational programs of the highest quality; facilitating collaboration
between academic partners and administrative departments; and forging academic links with various
schools and departments across the University and greater community.
Directly reporting to the Dean is the Deputy Executive Associate Dean and Associate Dean that oversee
all University College programming and administration. The Dean is also responsible for working with the school’s faculty governance board, the University College Faculty, and University senior leadership and
for maintaining productive relationships with alumni and representatives of business and industry as well
as local, state, and federal decision-makers. The Dean reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President.
More specifically, the Dean of University College will address the following:
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Articulate and execute a clear and forward-looking vision of University College, which strategically
broadens and enriches the learning experience for a growing and diversifying group of students
The Dean will work with Tufts and University College leadership, faculty, staff, and students to develop a
comprehensive, bold, and inclusive vision that furthers Tufts’ reputation as a leader in academic
excellence. The vision should be a clear, compelling framework aligning with the University, further
enhancing the enrollment and diversity of exemplary students entering the College that plants the seed
of a Tufts for Life education. The Dean will assist in expanding curricula, experiences, and support services
needed by matriculated and non-degree students to ensure their success throughout their learning
journey and beyond. With an ever-diversifying student population and growing online presence, the
incoming Dean will find innovative ways to lead University College to become a model for pre-college,
continuing education, and lifelong learning. Furthermore, the Dean will review and assess current
programming, delivery methods, and the marketplace to guide the strategy of the college’s next chapter
while leading the refinement of the administrative systems of University College to better leverage
technology and central infrastructure to enhance the College’s operational effectiveness to create easier
pathways for collaboration between the College and campus partners.
The Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer for University College and is tasked to build
upon the foundation and provide a strategic vision for the next stage of University College. The Dean has
overall responsibility for defining the school’s priorities, developed in collaboration with partner schools
and university leadership. The Dean is responsible for University College’s revenue generation, program
development, fundraising, and resource allocation; attracting superb students that span pre-college to
lifelong learners and maintaining educational programs of the highest quality; facilitating collaboration
between academic partners and administrative departments; and forging academic links with various
schools and departments across the University and greater community.
Directly reporting to the Dean is the Deputy Executive Associate Dean and Associate Dean that oversee
all University College programming and administration. The Dean is also responsible for working with the school’s faculty governance board, the University College Faculty, and University senior leadership and
for maintaining productive relationships with alumni and representatives of business and industry as well
as local, state, and federal decision-makers. The Dean reports to the Provost and Senior Vice President.
More specifically, the Dean of University College will address the following:
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Articulate and execute a clear and forward-looking vision of University College, which strategically
broadens and enriches the learning experience for a growing and diversifying group of students
The Dean will work with Tufts and University College leadership, faculty, staff, and students to develop a
comprehensive, bold, and inclusive vision that furthers Tufts’ reputation as a leader in academic
excellence. The vision should be a clear, compelling framework aligning with the University, further
enhancing the enrollment and diversity of exemplary students entering the College that plants the seed
of a Tufts for Life education. The Dean will assist in expanding curricula, experiences, and support services
needed by matriculated and non-degree students to ensure their success throughout their learning
journey and beyond. With an ever-diversifying student population and growing online presence, the
incoming Dean will find innovative ways to lead University College to become a model for pre-college,
continuing education, and lifelong learning. Furthermore, the Dean will review and assess current
programming, delivery methods, and the marketplace to guide the strategy of the college’s next chapter
while leading the refinement of the administrative systems of University College to better leverage
technology and central infrastructure to enhance the College’s operational effectiveness to create easier
pathways for collaboration between the College and campus partners.
Deepen collaborations and partnerships across the University and beyond
University College relies on partnerships with schools and faculty across campus to develop and facilitate
many of their programs. The Dean will be attuned to the strategic priorities of the schools and continue
to build strong relationships and forge mutually beneficial partnerships with school deans and faculty to
develop new University College programs and courses. As a successful advocate, the Dean will work with
university leadership to further integrate University College into the Tufts community and position it as a
critical element of Tufts’ mission of access and educational excellence.
The Dean will also develop outcomes to highlight University College’s impactful mission. The Dean will set
the cultural tone of University College, ensuring that it is seen as a valued and trusted partner across the
University, in addition to building its reputation in the Boston area and beyond to increase awareness of
prospective students, programmatic partners and funders who may help support the mission of University
College.
Manage a complex budget system to incentivize faculty members to collaborate with University College
to develop and facilitate courses
In collaboration with school deans across campus, the Dean will develop new incentives to encourage
faculty members to support University College courses while identifying revenue-generating
opportunities for University College and its partner schools. The Dean must be attuned to the complexities
of a Responsibility Centered Management (RCM) system. The Dean will foster and maintain strong interdisciplinary relationships across the institution by ensuring financial transparency and increasing communication.
Meet the needs of industry partners through strategic partnerships and collaborations
The Dean must understand the increasingly competitive and fast-changing markets in which pre-college,
professional, and continuing education operate and provide the leadership to keep abreast of market
demand and changes. In collaboration with University College staff and Tufts leadership, the Dean will
expand on existing platforms and foster collaborative partnerships with employers, businesses, and
organizations leading to enrollments, and provide leadership for the development, implementation, and
evaluation of programs in response to workforce and employer partner needs.
What We're Looking For:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
The ideal candidate will be a talented leader with experience across a wide range of scholarly and
programmatic disciplines and a keen understanding of trends in continuing education today. While no
single candidate will possess all of the ideal qualifications, candidates should bring the following
qualifications and characteristics:
The ideal candidate will be a talented leader with experience across a wide range of scholarly and
programmatic disciplines and a keen understanding of trends in continuing education today. While no
single candidate will possess all of the ideal qualifications, candidates should bring the following
qualifications and characteristics:
Track record of engaging, visible, and inclusive leadership with the ability to foster successful
- A fair, collaborative, and transparent leadership style to work cooperatively and effectively with
understanding of the need for partnership and synergy among these groups to make critical decisions
regarding programmatic priorities and the allocation of resources;
- An entrepreneurial spirit, with a commitment to innovative and transformational teaching and
- A commitment to Tufts’ mission and values, as evidenced by action, particularly those around
- A demonstrated commitment to non-traditional learners;
- Experience with developing and implementing high-quality educational programs, including online
- Evidence of advanced analytical capabilities and utilization of data for development of programs;
- Communication skills that inspire, build trust and confidence, and motivate;
- An ability to build effective relationships with external stakeholders and philanthropic donors; and
- An ability to develop corporate and global partnerships.
TO APPLY
Tufts University has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in its identification
and review of candidates. All inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications should be sent in
confidence to:
Kate Barry, Partner
Alycia Johnson, Managing Associate
Quizayra Gonzalez, Senior Associate
Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination at Tufts University: Tufts is enriched by the many experiences
and perspectives each individual member brings to our community. Tufts does not discriminate in
admissions, employment, or in any of its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color,
national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or
expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, the intersection of these
identities, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Tufts is an
equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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