SENIOR Associate DEAN, Student Academic , College of Arts & Sciences

Overview

Established in 1873, Arts and Sciences is Boston University's largest and most academically diverse unit, encompassing over 8,400 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, 800 faculty members, and 300 staff across 50 departments, programs, centers, and institutes. Our faculty are award-winning researchers, innovative teachers, and dedicated mentors committed to exploring the complexities of our present and past, uncovering new perspectives, and crafting creative solutions to real-world problems.

Our staff are dynamic, mission-driven professionals who foster community, inclusion, and belonging to advance every aspect of the college enterprise. Our community thrives on collaboration, bold ideas, and interdisciplinary exploration. Join us in supporting the pursuit of knowledge that changes the world and provides boundless opportunities to inspire the next generation of leaders.

Associate Dean, Student Academic Life, College of Arts & Sciences (AD-SAL)

Boston, MA, United States

• Tracking Code:
• Posted Date: 3/13/2026
• Salary Grade:
  Grade 54
• Expected Hiring Range Minimum: $
• Expected Hiring Range Maximum: $
• Position Type:
  Full-Time/Regular

• Provide leadership and oversight over all aspects of undergraduate student services, academic support, and co-curricular programming in the College with the goal of supporting student development and success.
• Oversee the CAS Advising Center, the Pre-professional Advising Center, the Office of Programs and Student Leadership, academic misconduct procedures, and coordinate and lead academic advisors based in the academic departments.
• Represent CAS as a liaison to the central administration and other BU schools and colleges.
• Direct advising and academic support: oversee advising/services provided by the CAS Advising Center and collaborate with academic departments and interdisciplinary programs to ensure high-quality advising and services.
• Partner with campus resources (e.g., Career Services, Newbury Center, Educational Resource Center) to promote student success.
• Act as final arbiter for petitions for exceptions to policy, particularly regarding graduation requirements.
• Support students through counseling, crisis management, and advocacy, including collaboration with Financial Aid, the Dean of Students Office, and Counseling and Psychiatric Services.
• Oversee academic standards and conduct; work with the Academic Standards Committee and the Academic Conduct Committee; ensure accurate student records; serve as FERPA liaison in the College; act as primary point of contact for communicating with parents.
• Lead and coordinate with the Dean of the College, leadership team, central administration, departments, and other BU schools/colleges to develop and implement relevant student academic life policies.
• Collaborate with the Director of the Office of Programs and Student Leadership to enhance undergraduate programs and co-curricular experiences.
• Represent the Colleges’ undergraduate mission at orientations and visit programs; participate in Spring Open Houses; work with prospective students and families; oversee recruitment materials and scholarship programs.
• Manage and develop the advising staff: supervise, recruit, mentor, and support career development for advisors and student support staff (four direct reports; total team of twenty-four).

• Minimum of ten years of management experience in undergraduate academic advising, student services, or student success initiatives within a higher education setting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams, supervising professional staff, and overseeing complex administrative operations.
• Strong knowledge of developing and maintaining academic policies, academic standards processes, and student conduct procedures, including experience working with committees or governance structures.
• Familiarity with FERPA regulations and experience serving as a liaison for student records and privacy matters.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, academic departments, and central administrative units.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students in crisis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions on petitions, exceptions, and academic policy matters.
• Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills and the ability to engage confidently with students, families, faculty, and senior administrators.
• Tact, composure, and discretion in dealing with sensitive and urgent matters.
• Demonstrated commitment to establishing and maintaining an inviting and inclusive environment and supporting the success of students from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Master’s Degree, preferably in higher education administration, student affairs, counseling, or a related field.
• Applications received by March 23 will receive full consideration.

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