Assistant Dean for Student Experience
On-siteColumbus, Ohio, United States
Job Summary
Oversee the Advancing Community Connections and Empowering Student Success Office, the Office of Career Management, and the Office of Global Business while chairing the Student Success Committee. Direct oversight of student retention, persistence, graduation, and post-graduate career placement initiatives through data-informed strategies and cross-unit collaboration. Co-architect and scale innovative programs that enhance academic success, reduce barriers to persistence, and strengthen student belonging via community engagement and workforce development partnerships. Leverage predictive insights to evaluate program effectiveness, prioritize investments, and drive continuous improvement in key student success metrics.
Required Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent education and/or experience in higher education administration, business, public administration, or a related field of study
- 12+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, academic administration, student success, or a closely related field
- Experience designing, implementing, and scaling student success, workforce development, or community engagement programs
- Demonstrated experience building and sustaining partnerships with the business community, external organizations, and key stakeholders to co-create strategic initiatives, programming, and events that enhance student experience and support student success
- Demonstrated experience collaborating across organizational matrix structures to support improved student retention, persistence, graduation rates, and/or post-graduate employment outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy, exercising sound judgment and independent decision-making in complex, high-stakes environments
- Proven track record of building consensus and influencing outcomes without direct structural authority
- Experience making resource allocation and programmatic decisions that materially impact organizational performance, student outcomes, and institutional priorities
- Strong operational acumen, including oversight of program performance, budgets, and resource optimization
- Demonstrated ability to lead transformational change, manage ambiguity, and drive adoption of new initiatives
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present as a member of the college's executive leadership team and represent the college with internal and external stakeholders
Desired Qualifications
- Established network of employer, industry, or community partnerships that support experiential learning and job placement
- Experience aligning academic programs with evolving workforce needs, including high-demand sectors at the state or national level
- Ability to leverage technology to enhance student engagement, operational efficiency, and data visibility
- Demonstrated commitment to creating inclusive environments that support student belonging and long-term success
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