The Assistant Dean reports to the Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences ( CAHSS ). It is a 12-month position and is considered an “open rank” faculty position.
The Assistant Dean for Student Success will lead and develop the College’s student success plan and engage in collaborative examination of student success challenges, design and develop ideas and initiatives, and formulate interventions that enhance students’ overall academic success within the College. This position will oversee the College’s advising initiatives as well as assessment of advising, and works closely with the College’s professional academic advisor. This position will review assessment data and utilize data analytics to identify issues, solutions and opportunities for student success.
The Assistant Dean for Student Success will establish strategies to ensure students’ smooth transition to college, course registration, course transfer, matriculation to degree, and graduation in a timely manner. Additionally, the position will engage with industry partners and the divisions of Career and Experiential Learning, Development, Alumni Relations and Advancement Services to seek and implement student scholarship, internship and career/professional opportunities.
This position will assist in overseeing and advising the College’s honor scholar recipients, including February One Scholars; providing career advising of students within the College and working collaboratively with the University’s Center for Academic Excellence to enhance student success and ensure student success initiatives are executed by all six departments of the College. The Assistant Dean for Student Success will lead the College’s Student Success Committee made up of student success representatives from each department.
The Assistant Dean for Student Success will teach 1 to 2 classes per semester.
Primary Function Of Organizational Unit
The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences ( CAHSS ) enrolls more than 1,950 students and has more than 180 faculty and staff members. CAHSS houses the Departments of Criminal Justice, English, History and Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Liberal Studies, and Visual and Performing Arts. The CAHSS Dean’s Office has administrative oversight/responsibility for the six academic units and affiliated programs of the College, as well as for its faculty and staff.
With an award-winning faculty, intensive research programs, and community-focused initiatives, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is the nation’s largest historically black university with an enrollment of more than 13,500 students. NC A&T is an 1890 land-grant, doctoral higher research institution and one of 17 constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina System.
NC A&T has ranked third in the University of North Carolina System in sponsored research funding for more than a decade. The university is a leading producer of change agents and global leaders for the careers of today and tomorrow in disciplines of science, technology, engineering, mathematics ( STEM ), business, and the arts and humanities.
NC A&T offers degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral levels.
Minimum Requirements
Master’s degree is required in a related field.
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in collegiate academic and career advising. Experience implementing strong team building skills to provide collaborative leadership within the team, throughout the College, and with other key stakeholders on campus. Ability to demonstrate successful outcomes through measures such as academic progress, persistence, retention, and completion.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Master’s degree is required; Ph.D. preferred in a related field with more than five years of progressively responsible experience in collegiate academic and career advising.
Required License Or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
Position Information
Working Title Assistant Dean for Student Success
Position Number 001839
Recruitment Salary Range commensurate with education and experience
FLSA Exempt
Appointment Type Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track Optional
FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Organizational Location College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Organizational Unit College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number EPA1506
Open Date 09/08/2022
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled Yes
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search 09/30/2022
Date Position Available 11/1/2022
Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;
Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC – Health Benefits
NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )
Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount
and more
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