Assistant Dean for Student Success

Position Overview

The Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences (HCHHS) at North Carolina A&T State University is seeking applicants for the position of assistant dean for student success. The Assistant Dean for Student Success serves as a member of the college leadership team and supports all aspects of the student success functions of the college. Responsibilities include directing, developing, and facilitating programs for expanded professional development, career progression, and interdisciplinary educational initiatives.

The Assistant Dean is responsible for leading and developing the student success plan, engaging in examination of student success challenges, designing and developing ideas and initiatives, and formulating interventions that enhance students’ overall academic success and student engagement initiatives within the College. The Assistant Dean will work collaboratively with the Dean, Associate Deans, Director of Advising, Student Support Specialists, and Department Chairs to promote and enhance the educational experiences of HCHHS students. The position reports to the Dean of the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences.

The Assistant Dean is expected to have thorough working knowledge of all policies and procedures applicable to all University constituents – students, faculty, staff, and community members, with particular emphasis on application of knowledge to issues of student matriculation and progression toward degree and career placement. This position may teach college success courses. This position will also develop collegial working liaisons with other divisions, departments, faculty, staff, and students on campus to provide additional career and professional development opportunities and promote awareness to those opportunities on campus. This position will be expected to identify and participate in development of grant proposals that support activities and programs that promote professional development and academic success to targeted groups, and disseminating career development information, acting as the focal point for referral and integration of departmental advising.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina A&T is a 1890 land grant and doctoral-research university. The John R and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences offers baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degree programs in health and human sciences fields with an emphasis on inter-professional learning, social justice, and health equity.

Minimum Requirements

• A terminal/doctoral degree in student personnel, education administration, counseling or related field
• Six years of progressively responsible job-related experience advising college students or developing student success programs, and assessing student and institutional outcomes
• Flexibility in work schedule (e.g., travel and some evening/weekend work) required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team of professionals
• Ability to meet high goals and to interact effectively with faculty and administrators in a research university
• Ability to work collaboratively, exceptional written and oral communication skills, and a commitment to equity and inclusion

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• The ideal candidate will have a terminal degree and more than five years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, collegiate academic and career advising
• A team-oriented, collaborative decision maker with effective communication and problem-solving skills