"Assistant Dean of Student Success, Engagement & Leadership"

Rutgers Business School-Newark and New Brunswick (RBS) adheres to the principles of academic excellence and cutting-edge research that defines Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. RBS is the second largest school at the university, with more than 10,000 students attending undergraduate and graduate programs on campuses in Newark and New Brunswick. Our academic programs prepare students for careers in a variety of business fields, including accounting, finance, data management, entrepreneurship, marketing, and supply chain management. On the graduate level, our Executive MBA and MBA programs, and specialty master's programs allow students to enhance their careers and develop expertise in such areas as quantitative finance, digital marketing, and supply chain analytics. RBS also offers life-long learning opportunities through its Executive Education and Stackable Business Innovation Programs. The RBS community reflects diverse cultures, backgrounds and perspectives and it embodies the traits reflected in our 4 R's brand: We are fortified in our Resilience, creative in our Resourcefulness, empowered by our Responsibility and strategic in individual and collective Reinvention. Among our strengths is a faculty that represents a mix of distinguished academic scholars and instructors who bring years of corporate experience to their classes, and an alumni network of more than 50,000 that spans the world. Some of our greatest social impact happens as result of the efforts of research centers that support diverse entrepreneurs and business owners, strive for gender equity and advocate for corporations to help address issues such as climate control and health equity. Through our teaching, experiential learning, mentoring and career preparation, RBS is committed to producing skilled professionals and knowledgeable leaders capable of impacting the business world and the future of business in meaningful ways.

Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking an Assistant Dean of Student Success, Engagement & Leadership. Reporting to the Executive Director of Student Experience and Learning Assurance, the Assistant Dean of Student Success, Engagement, and Leadership will manage the portfolio of programs for the Office of Student Success, Engagement, and Leadership at Rutgers Business School – Newark and New Brunswick. The portfolio encompasses existing mentoring and leadership development programs at both RBS campuses (Newark and New Brunswick), and the Assistant Dean will be responsible for the integration, coordination, and development of related activities across campuses.

This position is responsible for and not limited to the following:

• Manages mentoring and leadership programs that focus on connecting students to business professionals across industries, fields, and companies who can offer mentoring support
• Coordinates with various offices to develop, execute, and continuously improve recruitment, training, and supervision of program components and events relevant to the respective programs
• Oversees, evaluates, and strengthens the program portfolio to ensure the success and satisfaction of participants
• Assess outcomes through regular evaluation of programs and renew or modify processes accordingly
• Develops and maintains all records, policies, and procedures for the programs
• Strengthens the student support, engagement, and leadership portfolio to ensure strong outcomes and widespread opportunities for students to participate
• Bolsters the partnerships within the programs, the Assistant Dean will work with offices such as the Office of Alumni and Corporate Engagement and the Rutgers Foundation to facilitate the recruitment of mentors from the RBS alumni network and across the Rutgers community
• Supervises and manages the job functions of Program Coordinators

Minimum Education and Experience: Requires a master's degree in higher education administration or related discipline. Requires a minimum of three years of experience in an academic, student life/activities, or career development function; excellent communication skills, and technological literacy.