tenure

era
adhere
entrepreneurs

being the legal owner of land, a job, or an official public position, or the period of time during which yo
a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical:
the Jefferson era
a bygone (= past) era
the post-war era
They had worked for peace during the long era of conflict.
The fall of the Berlin wall marked the end of an era.
to stick firmly:
A smooth, dry surface helps the tiles adhere to the wall.
someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity:
He was one of the entrepreneurs of the 80s who made their money in property.

During his tenure as dean, he had a real influence on the students.