Associate Dean of College - Student Success & Enrollment

Associate Dean of College - Student Success & Enrollment

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Associate Dean of College - Student Success & Enrollment

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Exempt

Commensurate with education and experience.

Office of the Dean - College of Arts & Media

Division of Academic Affairs

10/27/2025

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Earned Doctorate or terminal degree in any discipline within the College of Arts and Media (CAM). A record of high‑quality performance as an educator, evidence of scholarly achievement, and ability and experience in administration at the unit, college, or university level. Must demonstrate human relations and managerial skills and an understanding of disciplines that comprise the College.

The College of Arts and Media (CAM) invites applications for the position of Associate Dean of Student Success and Enrollment. The Associate Dean for Student Success and Enrollment is a critical member of the college’s administrative leadership team and plays a strategic role in advancing achievement, engagement, and access for both undergraduate and graduate students. The Associate Dean is expected to assist the Dean of the College with supporting student retention, recruitment, career readiness, internship coordination, campus engagement events, and ensuring holistic coordinated care of every CAM student.

The Associate Dean will work collaboratively across departments and across the University to implement initiatives that promote student success, retention, and wellness.

The Associate Dean for Student Success and Enrollment leads initiatives that promote student achievement, engagement, and career readiness, including oversight of the Student Success Center, peer mentoring, internships, and CAMX 2301. This role supports student wellness and retention, coordinates access to support resources, manages First Alerts, and advances affordability through scholarships and financial guidance. Oversight of academic operations such as advises, application review, graduation processing, and appeals.

Collaborates with university leadership, serves on the Council of Academic Associate Deans, contributes to transfer pathway development, and fosters student voice and community through the CAM Student Advisory Board and CAM Creative Community. As assigned by the Dean, the Associate Dean will serve on and lead committees and initiatives, particularly those tied to student success. Performs other related duties as assigned.

As required to discharge duties effectively and efficiently, the candidate will have experience in student affairs and support services, academic advising, career readiness, enrollment management and community building with internal and external partners. This role includes assisting with interdepartmental collaborations with respect to productions and performances. The Associate Dean position requires the candidate to have qualifications to be eligible to be hired at an advanced faculty rank:
Associate or Full Professor within a College of Arts and Media (CAM) discipline, with tenure.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted online and include the following:
Cover Letter:
Describe your qualifications and relevant experience and present your vision for student success and enrollment. Include specific strategies for implementation. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV). Contact Information for Three References:
Reference letters should be addressed to the search committee co‑chairs:
Dr. Shani Robinson (snr
001) and Dr. Nam Young Kim (nyk
001).

For best consideration, please apply by January 16, 2026.

Position located in Huntsville, TX, one hour north of Houston (the fourth‑largest metro area in the United States). The College of Arts and Media (CAM) consists of five academic units (School of Music, Department of Dance, Department of Theatre and Musical Theatre, Department of Mass Communication, and the Department of Art). With a growing population of undergraduate and graduate students…