Associate Dean of Students

NYU•New York, NY

10d•$177,000 - $227,000

About The Position

Lead the Dean of Students Office, inclusive of Student Advising, Student Affairs, and Student Life, and partner with the Dean’s Office and the faculty to support the Gallatin student experience and student success. Train and lead the professional staff to partner with students to map out individually tailored academic programs that match their individual interests, aptitudes, needs, and goals. Work in coordination with key Gallatin and University offices. Preside at, and participate in, a range of School ceremonies and events. Lead the School’s Retention and Graduation Task Force, and identify and implement best practices to support student success. Provide strategic oversight on Gallatin and University-wide academic initiatives that enhance the student experience for all Gallatin students, with a special focus on vulnerable or at-risk students. Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of overall policies, practices, and procedures; plan and manage budgets; supervise staff.

Requirements

Terminal Degree
10+ years; Progressively responsible senior administrative level experience developing and managing the implementation of student services strategy to a diverse student body at the college or university level, or equivalent experience.
Must include experience in teaching in a classroom setting, and advising and/or counseling in a student affairs or related area.
Must also include experience with policy development, staff supervision, and budget development and oversight.
Proven leadership, problem solving, strategic planning, and analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening and presentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively using consensus building and affect change to meet organizational goals.
Proven ability to develop and implement programs with measurable results.
Ability to plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously and within designated deadlines.
Proficiency with standard office software including the Microsoft Office and Google Suites, and Adobe.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D.
10+ years; Senior level experience in an academic environment.
Experience developing and implementing comprehensive student services and academic administration agendas at a global institution.

Responsibilities

Lead the Dean of Students Office, inclusive of Student Advising, Student Affairs, and Student Life
Partner with the Dean’s Office and the faculty to support the Gallatin student experience and student success
Train and lead the professional staff to partner with students to map out individually tailored academic programs that match their individual interests, aptitudes, needs, and goals
Work in coordination with key Gallatin and University offices
Preside at, and participate in, a range of School ceremonies and events
Lead the School’s Retention and Graduation Task Force, and identify and implement best practices to support student success
Provide strategic oversight on Gallatin and University-wide academic initiatives that enhance the student experience for all Gallatin students, with a special focus on vulnerable or at-risk students
Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of overall policies, practices, and procedures
Plan and manage budgets
Supervise staff