Assistant Dean Of Students

Position Title

Assistant Dean of Students

Requisition Number

9790BR

College/Division

College of Engineering Technology

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

Employment Category

Fulltime

Additional Details

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Required Qualifications

Education

Master's degree (indicate specific field, if required):

Experience

• Approximately 5 years in Higher Education

• Demonstrated skills in

• Leadership

• Policy development and interpretation

• Background/experience in advising

• Experience with student engagement such as retention and diversity initiatives

Skills

• Student development background/knowledge
• Staff development and supervision knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of independent judgment
• Ability to manage a team of professionals
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Problem analysis, mediation and decision-making
• Strong communication skills - oral, written and presentation
• Strong ability to collaborate with various constituents and establish partnerships
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Word, Excel, Powerpoint
• Ability to analyze and present university and college data

Preferred Qualifications

A doctoral degree with a Higher Education or leadership development focus

Job Summary

The College of Engineering Technology is seeking a dynamic, student-centered leader with a primary focus on leading the student services function of the college and advancing students' academic success, engagement, retention and graduation across both undergraduate and graduate programs. This individual will lead a team of academic advisors and assistant directors responsible for student success initiatives. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Assistant Dean will work collaboratively with college and department leadership to proactively address student concerns, coordinate retention and graduation strategies, and support a vibrant, inclusive student experience. The Assistant Dean will also provide strategic direction for student engagement initiatives and play a pivotal role in shaping programs that promote academic achievement, personal growth, and student persistence.