Associate Dean for Student Success and Outreach, College of the Arts (Current CSU Only)

CSU Careers•Long Beach, CA

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About The Position

The CSULB College of the Arts (COTA) welcomes applications for a college-level administrative position focusing on student success. The Associate Dean for Student Success and Outreach position provides strategic direction and guidance on the deployment and utilization of existing and new CSU and campus educational policies and procedures to achieve a high-quality, supportive, and inclusive educational environment. The incumbent in this position also leads process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness, and they serve as a co-chair of COTA’s Strategic Planning Committee. The Associate Dean of Student Success and Outreach also employs project management skills to facilitate operational educational objectives and generates and oversees required statistical data and budgeting in collaboration with the Dean, the Associate Dean of Faculty, Curriculum and Instruction, and the Administrative Services Manager of the College.

Requirements

Ph.D. or terminal degree in an academic field
Earned tenure at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor, with successful university faculty experience and a record of teaching, service, and scholarly/creative activity appropriate for a tenured appointment at the Associate Professor or Full Professor rank in one of the six instructional departments/schools in the College of the Arts (art, cinematic arts, dance, design, music, and theatre arts).
Experience working in higher education administration and/or leadership at the department level or higher
Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and a strong commitment to excellence in innovation in student learning, including demonstrated success and/or expertise in educating a diverse student population

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to lead in a dynamic, cross-disciplinary environment through shared governance and consultative decision making as part of a team to set long-term objectives, goals, and priorities
Demonstrated experience managing fiscal resources
Demonstrated experience with data and statistical analysis in higher education
Demonstrated experience implementing academic policies and procedures related to undergraduate and/or graduate education
Demonstrated experience in graduate studies, enrollment management, academic advising, internships, admissions initiatives, and/or student mentoring in higher education
Demonstrated experience in supporting professional and leadership development among staff and faculty
Demonstrated evidence of successful outreach and relationship building between higher education and K-12 institutions.
Demonstrated evidence of ability to build relationships within a college/university or between a college/university and other communities, organizations, or institutions

Responsibilities

Maintain a continuous presence in the College of the Arts office and routine availability for consultation with students, staff, and faculty regarding student issues
Engage the college to promote and address challenges with student success and foster opportunities to further student success in all facets of learning environment
Advance priorities of diversity, equity, and inclusion as a foundation for student success, inclusive of faculty and staff roles and responsibilities
Collaborate with COTA’s academic advisors to facilitate efficient academic advising structures and determine areas of support and develop programs for student retention and graduation including internship and career planning
Collaborate with Department Chairs and Directors to develop and incorporate high impact practices into instruction, such as internships, service learning, and community engagement at both local and international levels
Manage arts undergraduate and graduate programs in collaboration with the Associate Dean and Department Chairs, including requesting and allocating funding to provide appropriate academic support resources and access to mental health and wellness resources for students, faculty, and staff.
Oversee student academic appeals, academic renewal, disciplinary sanctions, and academic integrity in accordance with FERPA guidelines
Cultivate and expand COTA degree programs and public-facing units to meet the needs of our diverse student body and community partnerships through student success initiatives
Assume a range of responsibilities as a key member of the leadership team of the College, as well as represent the College on relevant committees, councils, and projects and at various College functions within and outside normal work hours
Expand and oversee the college scholarship and internship programs
Effectively manage enrollment management and academic scheduling processes in collaboration with Department Chairs
Work with the College’s leadership team to assist in student success initiatives, internships, study abroad programs, public relations/outreach, and provision of mental health resources for students, faculty, and staff.
Participate in ongoing college and university strategic planning efforts, including the monitoring of data, sharing of challenges and accomplishments with the broader college community, and regrouping/pivoting as necessary to meet strategic goals
Complete additional duties as assigned by the Dean of the College