Dean of University College

Dean of University College

Company:
Winston-Salem State University

Job Location:
Winston-Salem, 27110

Category:
Other Deans

Type:
Full-Time

Primary Purpose of the Position:
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is looking for its next Dean of University College. The Dean of University College serves as a strategic leader responsible for cultivating a culture of academic excellence, student persistence, and comprehensive support across WSSU. As a senior member of the leadership team, the Dean provides direction for innovative, data-driven strategies that elevate student retention, degree progression, and overall success from matriculation through graduation. This includes guiding the university's expansion into AI-powered student support systems, online advising, and high-touch, holistic advising models that respond proactively to student needs.

Reporting to the Vice Provost for Student Success, the Dean oversees student-success units including Academic Advising and Retention, Learning Support Services, First and Second Year Student Experiences and Engagement, Undergraduate Completion Initiatives, and related student-support functions, ensuring their alignment and execution toward meeting institutional goals, UNC System performance metrics, and divisional strategies designed to strengthen persistence and degree completion.

Preferred Years Experience,Skills, Training , Education:

• Doctoral degree in a related field.
• Experience as a faculty member or in academic leadership.
• Experience implementing AI-based student success tools, case-management systems, or advanced data platforms.

Special Instructions Summary:
Winston-Salem State University has retained the UNC System Office executive search team to support this recruitment. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Scott Murray, Director of Executive Search at sfmurray@northcarolina.edu. To apply, please visit https://bit.ly/WSSUDeanUC to submit a cover letter and CV/resume. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position remains open until filled. For best consideration, please submit your application by April 16, 2026.

All candidate names and materials will remain confidential; however, finalists invited to campus may be asked to waive confidentiality to engage with the broader campus community.

Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for Which they may be qualified.

Please Note:

• A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.

Winston Salem State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran and National Guard.

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