Assistant Dean of UGE and Director of University Advising Center

Position Number: 005005

Department: University College (Adm)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 12

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Advising & Experiential Learning, the Assistant Dean/Director provides strategic vision and operational leadership for the University College's academic advising functions. This role oversees student-centered advising practices, manages academic policy decisions (including appeals and petitions), and fosters a collaborative culture of retention and engagement. The Assistant Dean/Director serves as a primary liaison to university partners to ensure advising services are integrated with institutional goals and student success initiatives.

• Visionary Leadership:
  Align advising practices with the university's mission and strategic priorities; develop and execute a comprehensive strategic plan for the department.
• Staff Supervision:
  Direct recruitment, training, and performance evaluation for a team of 13 advising and administrative staff which includes five direct reports. Foster a culture of professional excellence and continuous improvement.
• Budget & Resource Management:
  Strategically allocate departmental resources and manage the advising office budget in coordination with University College leadership.
• Policy Oversight:
  Establish criteria and provide final oversight for suspension appeals, readmission applications, and academic petitions.

• Advising Excellence:
  Oversee the delivery of developmental, student-centered advising that leverages innovative strategies and technology (e.g., virtual tools, student information systems) to enhance accessibility.
• Retention Initiatives:
  Design and implement interventions for at-risk students, including those facing academic crises or barriers to graduation.
• Policy Advocacy:
  Interpret, uphold, and initiate changes to university academic policies to improve institutional efficiency and student progress.
• Direct Support:
  Maintain a limited student caseload and support students/families in resolving complex academic issues.
• Exploring Majors/Careers Services Integration:
  Collaborate strategically with the Senior Program Director of career education in the University Career Center to co-develop and operationalize integrated academic advising and career coaching models that guide exploring students and students in major transition.

• Liaison & Partnership:
  Foster strong partnerships with Enrollment Management, The Peer Hub, Admissions, Career Center, and other academic units to ensure a seamless student transition and integrated support.
• University Committees:
  Represent the department on university-wide committees related to student success, orientation, and academic standards.
• Integrated Programming:
  Coordinate presence at admissions events, orientation, and welcome week; collaborate on co-curricular initiatives like study abroad and experiential learning.

• Evidence-based Strategy:
  Transform complex institutional data (e.g., retention trends, course demand, and sequencing) into actionable insights for UGE leadership.
• Quality Assurance & Benchmarking:
  Lead rigorous program reviews and benchmarking against peer institutions to measure the impact of advising interventions.
• Progression Analysis:
  Identify and recommend solutions for barriers such as