Position Summary SALARY: $91,449.12 - $105,150.78 Annually
LOCATION: Yakima Campus
Yakima Valley College (YVC) is accepting applications for
Assistant Dean for Student Success Initiatives. This position is responsible for the administration of the college's comprehensive academic advising case management and a key contributor to the college's commitment to providing students with comprehensive academic Guided Pathways in a strategic enrollment management approach. The Assistant Dean leads the implementation and ongoing use of technological tools designed to support student retention and reengagement, supported by a computerized student success management system. The position oversees academic advising and works with the college community by providing the framework for the continued redesign of the student advising experience in collaboration with other college areas. The Assistant Dean manages and supervises Counselors & Advisors, Pathway Navigators, Admissions, Outreach & Recruitment, Academic Success Coordinators, and other key staff supporting the student advising experience.
This position reports to the Vice President for Student Services & Enrollment Management and/or designee.
The position is open until filled.
Essential Duties - Interpret and apply academic and campus policy and procedure, as well as promote and analyze best practices in advising to the college advising community in collaboration with the Guided Pathways Team.
- Identify appropriate trainings or workshops for staff and faculty; provide professional development as needed; schedule and facilitate regular staff meetings.
- Work in partnership with faculty advisors and Guided Pathways faculty leads to help students get on a path and develop individual education plans for their area of study.
- Coordinate the college's strategic enrollment management task force in collaboration with the Vice President of Student Services & Enrollment Management.
- Lead planning and coordinate delivery of New Student Orientation as a component of the college's support of students' academic success.
- Implement and maintain web-based tools and student management systems to support Guided Pathways.
- Develop and oversee implementation of student retention and caseload advising communications to support and track student progress and intervention strategies.
- Oversee the transfer processes from YVC through ongoing communication with other colleges and universities; additionally, oversee the efforts to bring other colleges onto campus for individualized informational sessions with students interested in specific programs.
- Serve as a key member of the Guided Pathways team and provide a strong influential presence within the Student Services division and involved in campus wide student success and retention initiatives in support of strategic enrollment management objectives.
- Supervise Pathway Navigators and Academic Success Coaches for the administration of a proactive, intrusive caseload advising program for the support of student retention and completion.
- Recommend the hiring, dismissal and disciplinary action of employees within the department, monitor performance and work through personnel issues; properly document employee performance and administer employee evaluations.
- Within the context of Guided Pathways and student success, set strategic goals, make decisions and share recommendations based on extensive research and the input obtained from the appropriate constituencies within the college.
- Collaborate with Institutional Research to plan, facilitate and conduct research related to advising, Guided Pathways, student retention and completion, and other strategic enrollment management objectives.
- Develop and implement strategic enrollment outreach campaigns to ensure that YVC meets or exceeds student retention goals; analyze and utilize data to strategically plan for desired outcomes.
- Coordinate the mandatory advising schedule in collaboration with other college leaders.
- Authorize and monitor the departments expenses as the departmental budget authority; plan expenses to stay within the established budget.
- Lead and promote inclusive, equitable academic advising services in support of social justice best practices.
- Serve as a point of contact in coordinating Guided Pathways strategies, implementation and evaluation in collaboration with Instructional Council and the Pathway Leads.
- Collaborate with Enrollment Services to develop and implement Guided Pathways, equity-centered outreach, recruiting, onboarding, and orientation for new, transfer and returning students.
- Coordinate required Guided Pathways reporting to SBCTC.
- Maintain knowledge of advising best practices and attend professional development opportunities at state and national levels when possible.
- Perform related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of: - The impact of inclusive, holistic approaches to serving low-income, first-generation, and adult students
- Demonstrated success in direct implementation and use of computerized student success management systems
- Strategic enrollment management
- Admission and new student orientation practices
- Advising philosophies with emphasis on Appreciative and intrusive philosophies
- Guided Pathways
Ability To: - Provide excellent, student-centered customer service, including building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction
- Appreciate diversity and the benefits of a commitment to social and racial equity
- Work in a culturally aware, sensitive, and responsive workplace
- Ethics and integrity and exercise sound professional judgment
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and staff
- Multi-task, prioritize and balance a heavy workload
- Interact with diverse populations, both internal and external to the college
- Work independently, as a departmental lead and as a member of a team
- Handle confidential data in a judgment-free manner
- Use and apply new technological tools in the support advising practices and lead trainings
- Ability to critically and logically analyze, synthesize, and interpret data, regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Three years of experience working in a higher education environment providing coordination, advising or technological support of the institutions advising model
- Advanced computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Familiarity with integrating web-based tools and student management systems to support academic advising and student success models
Desired Qualifications - Master's degree in higher education, psychology, business, or a related field
- Experience leading the implementation of web-based tools and student management systems to support admissions, academic advising, and student success models
- Knowledge of student development theory
- Knowledge of Guided Pathways frameworks for higher education reform
- Experience providing proactive, intrusive academic advising and support
- Bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish
Supplemental Information Application Instructions To apply for this position you MUST submit a complete YVC Online Employment Application and include the following REQUIRED attachments:
- A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a generic cover letter will not be accepted).
- A current resume (a resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the online application).
- Three (3) professional references (personal references do not count as professional).
- Unofficial transcripts for confirmation of degree (if minimum qualifications require a degree). The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at time of hire.
- Certifications/credentials as required for fulfillment of the minimum qualifications.
Please note: Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. Please do not include any attachments other than those requested above. Emailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or in lieu of attaching documents to the online application.
Supplemental Information - Candidates invited for interviews may be required to complete a skills test.
- Candidates will be subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
Benefits Yakima Valley College offers a selection of health and retirement plans allowing you to take advantage of the plans that work for you. We also offer paid leave, development and career opportunities, and other compensation benefits. Benefit packages are a key component of our Total Compensation Model.
Insurance Benefits Yakima Valley College offers medical (including vision), and dental. There are several medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website .
Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees can elect to become members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees can elect to participate in the Washington State Board Retirement Plan instead, check out www.tiaa-cref.org for more information.
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP), a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Please refer to the Washington State Board for more detailed information.
Paid Leave and Other Incentives In addition to the benefits above, full time exempt/admin employees accrue up to 24 days of vacation, 12 sick days, and 2 personal days each year. Full time employees are also able to take advantage of waived tuition, scholarships and other professional development opportunities.
Contact our Human Resources team with any additional questions you may.
