Advising Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

UVA Health

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia is seeking to fill the role of Academic Advising Dean, a senior-level academic advisor position focused on undergraduate advising. These deans provide specialized services for undergraduate students, handling complex matters such as academic warning or suspension, coordinating university resources, processing appeals to academic decisions, and assisting students in crisis. They oversee the academic audit each semester to identify students at academic risk and help them develop graduation plans. Advising Deans also teach within the College’s General Education curriculum, specifically the Engagements courses for first-year students. They are expected to model student-centered approaches, and while most work with a general student population, some may be assigned to specialized portfolios like athletes, veterans, transfers, or Echols scholars. Academic Advising Deans participate in professional development, mentor early-career advisors, and serve as a resource to faculty and departments. They must demonstrate a commitment to the Liberal Arts and Sciences, understand the College curriculum, navigate academic policies, and exhibit an empathetic, student-centered approach to support students' intellectual and emotional development.

Requirements

Terminal degree
Five years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

Serve as advising dean for a designated caseload of students through proactive outreach, support, and education.
Develop a rapport of trust and accessibility with assigned students.
Ensure accurate advice and quality support, contributing to persistence and a positive student experience.
Interpret College and University policies relevant to academic progress and degree requirements.
Use a variety of technical platforms to document student interactions, assess academic requirements and progress to degree, and make referrals to partner groups across Grounds
Develop a plan for academic progress for students flagged by the academic audit and at academic risk.
Monitor student progress and develop graduation plans in partnership with individual students.
Provide information regarding curriculum, policies, procedures, opportunities, and guidelines for academic programs.
Evaluate student needs and provide appropriate resource referral to career, academic, counseling, and student life resources and opportunities.
Support students through educational transition processes (ex. orientation, exploration, transfer, transition, and graduation.)
Recommend actions related to academic warning, suspension, and dismissal of students.
Identify opportunities for high-performing student engagement and goal attainment.
Engage ongoing professional development and training to maintain up-to-date knowledge about advising concepts, practices, policies, technologies, and student success needs at the university and in higher education.
Function as a member of the College advising team to ensure the proper workflow and outcomes of the unit.
Liaise between the College and University offices focusing on student affairs to ensure student service functions are performed consistently.
Provide academic advising to facilitate students' successful and timely educational planning and degree completion in alignment with their educational and career goals.