"Associate Dean of College - Student Success & Enrollment"

Posting Details

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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition
202500042ES

Title
Associate Dean of College - Student Success & Enrollment

FLSA status
Exempt

Hiring Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.

Department
Office of the Dean - College of Arts & Media

Division
Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date
10/27/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement

Earned Doctorate or terminal degree in any discipline within the College of Arts and Media ( CAM ). A record of high-quality performance as an educator, evidence of scholarly achievement, and ability and experience in administration at the unit, college, or university level. Must demonstrate human relations and managerial skills and an understanding of disciplines that comprise the College.

Nature & Purpose of Position

The College of Arts and Media ( CAM ) invites applications for the position of Associate Dean of Student Success and Enrollment. The Associate Dean for Student Success and Enrollment is a critical member of the college’s administrative leadership team and plays a strategic role in advancing achievement, engagement, and access for both undergraduate and graduate students. The Associate Dean is expected to assist the Dean of the College with supporting student retention, recruitment, career readiness, internship coordination, campus engagement events, and ensuring holistic coordinated care of every CAM student. The Associate Dean will work collaboratively across departments and across the University to implement initiatives that promote student success, retention, and wellness.

Primary Responsibilities

The Associate Dean for Student Success and Enrollment leads initiatives that promotes student achievement, engagement, and career readiness, including oversight of the Student Success Center, peer mentoring, internships, and CAMX 2301. This role supports student wellness and retention, coordinates access to support resources, manages First Alerts, and advances affordability through scholarships and financial guidance. Oversight of academic operations such as advises, application review, graduation processing, and appeals. Collaborates with university leadership, serves on the Council of Academic Associate Deans, contributes to transfer pathway development, and fosters student voice and community through the CAM Student Advisory Board and CAM Creative Community. As assigned by the Dean, the Associate Dean will serve on and lead committees and initiatives, particularly those tied to student success. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

As required to discharge duties effectively and efficiently, the candidate will have experience in student affairs and support services, academic advising, career readiness, enrollment management and community building with internal and external partners. This role includes assisting with interdepartmental collaborations with respect to productions and performances. The Associate Dean position requires candidate to have qualifications to be eligible to be hired at an advanced faculty rank: Associate or Full Professor within a College of Arts and Media ( CAM ) discipline, with tenure.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online and include the following: Cover Letter: Describe your qualifications and relevant experience and present your vision for student success and enrollment. Include specific strategies for implementation. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV). Contact Information for Three References: Reference letters should be addressed to the search committee co-chairs: Dr. Shani Robinson (snr001@shsu.edu) and Dr. Nam Young Kim (nyk001@shsu.edu).

For best consideration, please apply by November 21, 2025.

Position located in Huntsville, TX, one hour north of Houston (the fourth-largest metro area in the United States). The College of Arts and Media ( CAM ) consists of five academic units (School of Music, Department of Dance, Department of Theatre and Musical Theatre, Department of Mass Communication, and the Department of Art). With a growing population of undergraduate and graduate students (including online students in selected degree programs), CAM promotes academic excellence and active learning, research and creative activity, and meaningful service to our communities.

This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority ( CSA ). The start date for the Associate Dean position is flexible, beginning as early as February 2026.

Full Time Part Time
Full Time

Position Number

Quicklink
https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45265

EEO Statement

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.