Job Description
Stevens Institute of Technology seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Dean in the Office of Undergraduate Academics (OUA). Reporting to the Dean of Undergraduate Education, the Assistant Dean is a vital member of the OUA team, who will join the office during a period of great opportunity, as Stevens proceeds with the execution of its second 10-year strategic plan which focuses on propelling Stevens to new heights as a prominent student-centric research university.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree in higher education, STEM, or in a related field required
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong computer and internet skills, including proficiency in MS Office
- Ability to work well with all levels of faculty, staff, and students
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Minimum of 10 years of experience working with college students.
- Demonstrated passion about supporting student success.
Major Responsibilities:
- Develop and offer training sessions for academic advisors in accordance with NACADA best practices
- Lead academic advisors in education about proactive advising
- Onboard and train new academic advisors in collaboration with the four Schools/College at Stevens
- Implement and monitor mandatory once-per-semester advising and follow up with students who do not meet their advisor
- Create, modify, and disseminate advising handbooks for advisors and students
- Plan, schedule and run the monthly AAC (Academic Advising Council) meetings
- Coordinate and run bi-weekly Registrar/OUA meetings
- Coordinate OUA activities on the academic day of orientation
- Support academic advisors as needed
- Support the Undergraduate Promotions and Undergraduate Appeals faculty committees as needed
- Advise drop-in undergraduates as needed
- Advise students in the ASP (Academic Support Program) who are on academic warning and academic probation
- Review and update relevant internal website and social media accounts
- Perform other duties as assigned
Department
Undergraduate Education
General Submission Guidelines:
In order to be considered a candidate for any job at Stevens, you must submit an online application. Please attach a cover letter and resume with each application. Other requirements for consideration may depend on the job.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions regarding your application, please contact Jobs@Stevens.edu
EEO Statement:
Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly, Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including, but not necessarily limited to, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, age, ancestry, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, disability, or any protected military or veteran status.
Stevens is building a diverse faculty, staff and student body and strongly encourages applications from female and minority candidates as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as other federal statutes.
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