Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs

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The Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs provides support to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and serves as a central resource to the academic program directors.

Reporting directly to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs is a member of the college’s leadership team and works in close collaboration with fellow senior college administrators. The Assistant Dean may be from the staff or faculty ranks, and details about their appointment can be found in the college’s POA. This position comes with the services of a staff member (shared with the Associate Dean) to support scheduling and other administrative tasks for the Office of Academic Affairs.

Specific areas of responsibility include:

1. 30% Provide leadership, support, and supervision to:

• Field Education Director

• University Partnership Program (UPP) Manager

• Instructional Excellence Director

• Associate Director, Community Engagement, Career Services and Continuing Education

• College Registrar

2. 20% Enhance coordination, efficiency and outcomes across program offices.

• Participate in the Dean’s leadership group meetings.

• Meet individually with direct reports on a biweekly basis.

• Convene targeted staff sub-groups to develop and implement strategic initiatives that improve coordination, streamline processes and improve outcomes.

• Provide supervision and guidance to the College Registrar to ensure that course scheduling effectively supports the college’s curricular priorities and programmatic needs.

3. 30% Lead the development and implementation of student-centered programming that fosters wellness, engagement, and academic success.

• Collaborate with the academic affairs team to advance initiatives in student recruitment, retention, advising, career readiness and professional development, and overall support.

• Oversee college-based student support programs, to include:

• Chairing the Scholarship Committee

• Managing the Students First Fund and Licensure Exam Support initiatives

• Coordinate annual student awards

• Support the College’s embedded clinician and serve as the liaison between the college and the University’s Counseling & Consultation Service

• Act as liaison to Student Life, Disability Services, COAM, and other university resources and programs

• Address student concerns and grievances in partnership with program directors

• Oversee Student Performance Review policies and processes, respond to Performance Review appeals, and lead periodic review of BSSW and MSW professional standards for student performance

• Facilitate student participation in college governance/student advisory council

4. 20% Lead initiatives to assess, support, and elevate lecturer development.

• Provide supervision and guidance to the Instructional Excellence Director in overseeing lecturer hiring, onboarding, professional development, annual performance reviews, and promotion processes.

• Plan and execute the annual Instructor Summit to foster community and professional growth.

• Analyze Student Learning Experience (SSLE) data to inform lecturer assignments and identify needs for targeted development.

Education

MSW

Work Location Requirement

This position requires a regular physical presence to support students, faculty, staff, and college operations. This hybrid roll will have 4 days in-person, on campus days. Limited remote work may be available in accordance with college policy, supervisory approval, and operational needs.

Required Experience

5 years of experience in at least one of the major areas of responsibility and supporting the academic development of Social Work students through program development or advising. Experience as a supervisor in higher education working with program managers; experience in program planning, administration, and evaluation; demonstrated ability to build, motivate, and direct a diverse staff.

Desired Experience

Strong leadership abilities and considerable administrative experience in at least one of the major areas of responsibility. Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Considerable experience in planning and assessment in institutional setting. Experience in an academic administrative capacity and considerable knowledge of university policies, rules, and regulations. Prior experience working in the College of Social Work at The Ohio State University preferred.

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