Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Teaching Administration

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

About The Position

The Assistant Dean for Student Affairs and Teaching Administration will oversee the College of Computing & AI’s academic dean’s services, student affairs, and teaching mission. The position provides strategic leadership and operational oversight of the student experience, developing strategic ideas, making organizational-level decisions, implementing policies and procedures, and executing and evaluating initiatives that support student academic success and a positive overall student experience. Primary areas of responsibility include academic affairs; student progression, retention, and completion; and compliance with student-related policies, procedures, and expectations. The role works with advising staff in CAI departments and meets with students to support academic progression. It collaborates with CAI departments to ensure adequate course instructional coverage, oversee and approve instructional budgets, and monitor summer course offerings. Other possible responsibilities include supporting CAI-affiliated student organizations, fostering community engagement, and encouraging student participation in research. As a key member of the Academic Affairs leadership team, the Assistant Dean works closely with associate deans, other assistant deans, departments, and external partners. During the first year, the Assistant Dean will design policies and procedures for academic dean’s services, course staffing, and summer programs. The role may evolve over time as college needs change. This is a 100% Limited Staff appointment. The minimum salary is $113,000 and may be negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. The position includes an excellent benefits package. The successful applicant is responsible for ensuring eligibility to work in the United States by the effective date of appointment; employer sponsorship is not available. Employment may require a criminal background check, and references may be asked about misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Requirements

At least 5–7 years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs, academic administration, or a related area.
At least 3 years of experience leading and supervising staff, including managing multiple teams or functional units.
Proven experience advancing student success initiatives for individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, with evidence of measurable impact such as retention, engagement, or satisfaction outcomes.
Experience implementing academic or student affairs policies and procedures.
Experience working collaboratively across departments and administrative units in a complex organizational setting.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders.
Experience using data and assessment to inform decision-making, program improvement, and strategic planning.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Must be eligible to work in the United States by the effective date of appointment without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of computer, data, or information curricula and ability to relate to undergraduates and prospective students.
Demonstrated success overseeing student-facing units such as advising, student engagement, student services, or recruitment.
Experience with budget management, resource allocation, and operational oversight.
Familiarity with student information systems, reporting tools, and assessment frameworks.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives or large-scale student experience improvements.
Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee the College of Computing & AI’s academic dean’s services, student affairs, and teaching mission.
Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the student experience, including developing strategic ideas, making organizational-level decisions, implementing policies and procedures, and evaluating initiatives that support academic success.
Lead and oversee activities related to academic affairs, student progression, retention, completion, and compliance with student-related policies, procedures, and expectations.
Work with advising staff in CAI departments and meet with students to support academic progression.
Collaborate with CAI departments to ensure adequate course instructional coverage, oversee and approve instructional budgets, and monitor summer course offerings.
Support CAI-affiliated student organizations, foster community engagement, and encourage student participation in research as needed.
Design policies and procedures for academic dean’s services, course staffing, and summer programs during the first year.
Establish priorities aligned with the strategic directives of the assigned school or college and ensure units support the university’s academic mission.
Provide direct supervision of department or program leadership staff and monitor compliance with laws, regulations, university policies and procedures, and relevant contractual obligations.
Facilitate collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and partner with administrative and academic departments to support initiatives and gather input for recommendations.
Support special initiatives and grant-funded programs requiring senior leadership attention, including program design, planning, coordination, and stakeholder interaction.
Guide ongoing assessment and continuous improvement of academic programs and services; establish annual goals, monitor progress, articulate challenges, and report outcomes and achievements.
Serve on university review committees and work with constituencies including the Faculty Senate, Deans and Associate Deans, General Counsel, and University Leadership.
Advise and collaborate with the Dean, Associate Dean, and/or Office of the Provost on critical issues; represent the supervised functional area at meetings and events as requested.
Serve on and/or lead program and university committees as directed.
May exercise supervisory authority over at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked.