Assistant Dean for Student Success (Graduate College)

  • University of Vermont
  • Burlington, Vermont, USA
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Full Time Academia

Job Description

Assistant Dean for Student Success (Graduate College)

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are required to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Posting Summary

The Assistant Dean serves as a member of the Dean's Executive Leadership team and is charged with leading ongoing efforts and envisioning new directions for student success in the Graduate College and UVM's graduate enterprise at large. The Assistant Dean reports to, and is an advisor to, the Dean of the Graduate College and Vice Provost for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. This role is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating student success programming for the Graduate College, building on its Strategic Plan, "https://www.uvm.edu/graduate/strategic-plan." The Assistant Dean will: serve as primary Graduate College liaison to the university Division of Student Affairs and the Graduate Student Senate, provide leadership and direction for graduate student retention, community, and success initiatives in collaboration with other portfolio areas in the Graduate College and campus partners.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Master's or other advanced degree in a field pertinent to student success or higher education and four years of experience with progressive responsibility regarding initiatives that promote student success and a sense of belonging.
Effective organizational, planning, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to interact with a wide range of groups including student, faculty and staff. Demonstrated experience working with a broad range of students in Higher Education.

Required Skills
• Ability to articulate, develop, and manage program and improvement initiatives
• Deep understanding of inclusive excellence best practices as applies to graduate students
• Strong written communication skills
• Proficiency in public speaking
• Strong executive function and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals in a team-oriented environment

Desirable Qualifications

Anticipated Pay Range

$80,000 - $90,000

Other Information

Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), Background Check required for this position

FLSA

Exempt

Union Position

No

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

1/16/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Department

Graduate College/58200

Employee FTE

1.0

Employee Term

12

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