What You'll DoThe Associate Dean of Academic Advising provides strategic leadership and partners with the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Advising to shape and implement the advising vision for the School of Engineering. This role supports student success by working directly with students from all majors and class years, and especially by serving as a key academic resource for students experiencing challenges. The Associate Dean works closely with faculty and plays a critical role in creating a supportive, equitable, and responsive advising environment that promotes student well-being, academic progress, and timely degree completion.
- Student Support & Intervention
Serve as the primary academic point of contact for students-and parents/guardians, as appropriate under applicable regulations-who require additional support during academically or personally challenging periods.
Develop and implement proactive strategies to identify, monitor, and assist students experiencing academic difficulty or facing barriers to success. - Faculty Partnership & Communication
Serve as a liaison for faculty seeking guidance in supporting students who are struggling inside or outside the classroom.
Partner with academic departments and their Senior Academic Advisors to align advising practices and communicate updates to academic policies, procedures, and resources. - Academic Standing & Policy Implementation
Participate in the academic standing process for the School of Engineering, ensuring consistent, equitable, and transparent policies and procedures.
Collaborate with faculty committees on the development, interpretation, and implementation of academic and advising policies. - Strategic Leadership
Support the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Advising in contributing to the development, refinement, and implementation of the schoolwide academic advising strategy.
Translate strategic goals into actionable advising practices that promote student engagement, learning, and persistence. - Special Initiatives
Support the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Advising with schoolwide projects, special initiatives, and continuous-improvement efforts.
What We're Looking ForBasic Requirements:Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
- Master's Degree
- 7-10 years At least 7 years of progressive experience in academic advising, student success, or faculty roles, including leadership or program coordination responsibilities.
- Experience training, supervising, or mentoring advisors, faculty, or peer leaders.
- Demonstrated familiarity with engineering curricula and direct experience advising engineering students.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to use data and assessment to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.
Preferred Qualifications:- Graduate Degree in STEM field
- PhD
Pay RangeMinimum $81,200.00, Midpoint $101,600.00, Maximum $120,900.00
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
