ASSISTANT DEAN, ADVISING & ACADEMIC SERV, College of Arts & Sciences, Student

Boston University•Boston, MA

56d•$120,000 - $150,400

About The Position

The College of Arts & Sciences seeks a collaborative and student-centered leader to serve as Assistant Dean for Advising & Student Services. This position provides strategic leadership for undergraduate advising, academic policies and procedures, academic standards, graduation certification, academic conduct, and student support services for approximately 7,000 undergraduate students. The Assistant Dean oversees the CAS Advising Center and works closely with academic departments, University offices, and campus partners to ensure consistent application of academic policies and a strong student experience. This role serves as a key resource for students, faculty, staff, and families on matters related to academic progress, degree completion, and student success.

Requirements

Master's degree required.
Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education administration, academic advising, student affairs, or a related field, including supervisory and leadership responsibilities.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing advising, student services, academic affairs, or related functions within a complex higher education environment.
Experience supervising professional staff, including managers and directors.
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying academic policies, procedures, and regulations.
Strong knowledge of student success initiatives, advising practices, and higher education administration.
Excellent judgment, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and senior administrators across a large and complex institution.
Experience managing budgets, implementing process improvements, and leveraging technology to enhance student services.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for the CAS Advising Center, serving approximately 7,000 undergraduate students.
Supervise professional advising staff, including the Director of Academic Advising and Director of Academic Services.
Develop, implement, and assess advising policies, procedures, and best practices.
Provide advising support, training, and guidance to academic departments throughout the College.
Lead summer advising programs for incoming first-year and transfer students.
Oversee departmental operations, staffing, and an annual operating budget.
Serve as a primary authority on College and University academic policies and procedures.
Review and make decisions regarding petitions, exceptions to academic policies, and student-related academic issues.
Consult with students, faculty, academic departments, and University partners regarding academic regulations and policy interpretation.
Oversee the administration of academic standards and academic misconduct processes.
Represent the College in University-wide discussions and initiatives related to academic policy and student success.
Oversee the graduation certification process for approximately 1,800-2,000 undergraduate students annually.
Ensure accurate and timely verification of degree requirements.
Partner with the Registrar, Information Services & Technology, and academic departments to improve systems, reporting, and degree-tracking processes.
Lead communication efforts related to graduation eligibility and degree completion.
Provide direct advising support to students, including specialized populations such as independent majors and students returning from leave.
Assist students in navigating academic challenges and developing plans for academic success.