Dean of Undergraduate Education and Academic Student Services (18575)

Summary/Objective

Essential Functions

1. Leadership for undergraduate programs: Work in partnership with administrators, faculty, staff, and students to advance the quality of AU’s undergraduate experience.  Provide leadership for overarching elements of the undergraduate curriculum, including the AU Core (university-wide undergraduate requirements, including AU Experience and Complex Problems), and Undergraduate Honors and Scholars Programs and Learning Communities (including University College, University Honors, Community-Based Research Scholars, AU Cornerstone, Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholars, and AU Compass). Along with deans and associate deans, review undergraduate programs and develop new programming in alignment with strategic goals. Support learning outcomes assessment and Middle States accreditation process. Chair the Associate Deans Group and Advising Leads Council to facilitate cross-school collaboration. Oversee first year advising function. Advise the university community on university policy and procedures related to undergraduate education, including the Undergraduate Academic Regulations and Academic Integrity Code. Review student petitions and appeals not addressed at the school/college level. Work closely with the Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies to achieve synergies across undergraduate and graduate education, align policies and procedures across levels, and coordinate communication around regulations and operations.  Collaborate regularly with offices across campus, including Campus Life, the University Registrar, Athletics and Recreation, and Financial Aid.

Essential Functions Continued

1. Supervision of academic student services: Oversee Academic Support and Access Center (ASAC), which comprises academic coaching, Peer-Assisted Student Support (tutoring), Supplemental Instruction (group tutoring), the Writing Center, the Math & Stats Program, student-athlete support, and disability support services for undergraduate, graduate, and law students. Work with directors to assess the effectiveness of existing programs and services and to develop appropriate recommendations for improvements as needed.
2. Personnel management: Provide leadership and guidance for all UEAS programs and functions.  Supervise five direct reports and approximately 65 indirect reports. Oversee appointment of faculty directors.
3. Budget and operational oversight: Collaborate with Provost’s Office and UEAS academic administration teams on development of budgets for direct reporting units (approximately $10 million annually).

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full Time.
• Exempt.

Salary Range

• Commensurate with experience.

Required Education and Experience

• PhD or other terminal degree in a field/discipline represented at the university; possess qualifications for faculty appointment.
• At least 10 years of experience in academic administration or equivalent.
• Proven success in effective leadership of undergraduate programs at the institutional level.
• Demonstrated experience with ADA/504 compliance and support of students with disabilities.
• Evidence of collaborative work involving deliberation, process, and consultation.
• Track record of leading institutional change and crisis management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic thinking and ability to execute
• Working knowledge of information technology systems in an academic environment.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
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