Associate Dean Of Curriculum And Student Success

• This posting is for internal candidates only*

Pacific University, Division and College of Undergraduate Studies

Position: Associate Dean of Curriculum and Student Success (Faculty-Ranked Administrator)

Job Summary: Pacific University invites internal applications to serve as the Associate Dean of Curriculum and Student Success. This critical faculty-ranked administrative position oversees undergraduate curriculum processes and assessment and is directly responsible for leading all academic student success processes and initiatives. The role exists to maximize student retention and achievement by ensuring the effective development and assessment of the undergraduate curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and communicate with department chairs and Dean's Council on curricular development, approval, and assessment processes.
• Support process for revising and documenting transfer equivalencies, convene campus partners to streamline transfer transcript evaluation processes and procedures.
• Support the accreditation process for academic programs and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
• Coordinate with student affairs and enrollment management to support student recruitment and retention.
• Coordinate with Academic and Career advising to support student onboarding, advising, and academic coaching.
• Support faculty with student success concerns.
• Serve ex officio on the Assessment Committee, Curriculum Committee, and Academic Standards Committee.
• Organize, compile, and analyze the college schedule.
• Serve ex officio on the study abroad committee for study abroad and travel courses.
• Oversee student success courses (PACU).
• Oversee the First-Year Experience (FYE) program.
• Work with faculty on new program development.
• Liaison Roles:
• Student Affairs, Enrollment Management & Admissions
• Registrar and Financial Aid offices
• Athletics

Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.