Job Posting for Assistant Dean, College of Sciences and Technology at University of Houston-Downtown
This position is 100% on campus
Salary Range: $80,937/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education
JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Dean, College of Science and Technology serves as the strategic and operational champion to enhance student success by developing and implementing student success and advisement strategies to advance learning, engagement, retention, and completion within the College.
DUTIES
Leads undergraduate enrollment management strategy and initiatives for the College
Oversees involvement in transfer fairs, open houses, and other recruitment events for the College
Provides leadership in the coordination of college events related to freshman and transfer orientation
Plans and administers student success events
Connects students with alumni through professional development opportunities, networking, and career events
Conducts campus resource workshops for students
Provides professional development for students, such as HIP, research, and study abroad
Connects students with student groups in their college
Recommends and assists in implementing improved procedures and services to enhance student development, retention, and student success
Reviews and updates all undergraduate college degree plans in accordance with published catalog
Reviews and co-approves transfer guides from all transfer colleges and universities in consultation with Associate Dean and Department Chairs
Maintains an appropriate level of professional activity through membership and participation in relevant professional organizations
Trains advising staff on new programs with degree plans
Collects data on early alerts and at-risk warnings
Collects, analyzes, and summarizes enrollment data for all College degree programs with special emphasis on interdisciplinary program majors and cross-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary minors
Collects data and reports on student success metrics such as progression, graduation, and retention rates
Represents the college on committees and task forces as appointed by the administration and/or dean and represents the college at meetings and other events as assigned by the dean
Serves on UHD's Academic Dismissal Committee and Advising Council
MARGINAL DUTIES
Coordinates undergraduate College scholarship awards
Performs all other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Reports:
Full-time employees
Delegation of Work:
Regularly assigns work
Supervision Given:
Makes final decisions on evaluating employee performance, hiring new employees, and disciplinary actions
Makes final decision on scheduling employee work hours
Makes final decision on coaching and counseling; training; provides recommendations on handling employee grievances and complaints; and makes final decision on granting time off
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge:
Knowledge of trends, issues, and accepted practices relevant to the position
Skills:
Leadership skills
Candidates must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Abilities:
Ability to plan and organize
Ability to learn and adapt
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Primary Work Location:
Works in an office environment for 6 to 8 hours
Physical Demands:
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment, which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc
The work environment involves minimal exposure to physical risks
EEO/AA
Qualifications
Required Education:
Master's degree in a related field
Required Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years of higher education experience
License/Certification:
None required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's or Doctoral degree in STEM
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$75,411 to $102,166
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