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Rutgers The State University Assistant Dean I Supervisor in New Brunswick, New Jersey

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Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Dean I Supervisor
Job Category Staff & Executive - Advising and Counseling
Department Undergrad Edu - Academic Svcs
Overview
The School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) is the largest academic unit at Rutgers University and the center of the undergraduate experience on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus and is comprised of 41 academic departments spanning the liberal arts.
SAS offers more than 100 majors and minors across the life sciences, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematical and physical sciences with research centers and institutes across the school. With a diverse student body of more than 20,000 students, SAS has a membership of over 1,700 faculty members, more than 500 administrative staff, and 200,000 living alumni.
SAS delivers a wide array of services in support of the teaching, research, and the mission and goals of Rutgers University.
The School of Arts and Sciences promotes anti-racist, inclusive, equity-enhancing ideas and practices both inside and outside of the classroom for our community of educators, staff, and students. This includes a diverse set of voices and experiences. All individuals no matter their race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, nationality, history, sexual orientation, religious practices, or socio-economic status are valued and respected. The School of Arts and Sciences is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to and support the diversity and excellence of the organization. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our commitment to these values.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Assistant Dean I Supervisor for the Undergrad Education - Academic Services department within the School of Arts & Sciences. The Assistant Dean I Spvr and Director of the Office for First-Year Advising reports directly to the Associate Dean and Director of the Office of Advising and Academic Services (OAAS) and holds a seat on the OAAS Leadership Council comprised of the Associate Dean and OAAS Directors.Among the key duties of this position are the following:
  • Provides overall leadership and direction for all aspects regarding first-year students at the School of Arts and Sciences in New Brunswick, from initial contact through the first year, including recruitment, testing, advising, registration, assessment of credits, and continued developmental advising initiatives.
  • Anticipates complex functional needs and develops recommendations and solutions for problems, policies and services that meet the needs of first-year students while coordinating with the priorities of SAS and the overall University.
  • Develops recommendations and solutions for programs, policies, and services that meet academic, judicial, career readiness, and special population needs of all incoming SAS first-year students.
  • Oversees evaluation and requisite schedule updates for Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and precollege credits for all School of Arts and Sciences students.
  • Designs and implements large-scale advising programs to facilitate the advising and registration of 4,000 new students as well as creating equitable options for out-of-state and international students.
  • Supervises professional, support and student staff and designs and coordinates all efforts relating to first-year student advising.
  • Collaborates with internal constituents, such as individual Academic departments, Student Life, Deans of Students, Registrar, Academic Scheduling and Instructional Space, Rutgers Global, and Enrollment Management, and external agencies such as the College Board, International Baccalaureate, high school guidance departments, and the National Academic Advising Association, toward the goal of best practices and enhancing first-year student transition.
  • Provides leadership for university-wide initiatives by serving collaboratively and forging strategic alliances to accomplish university goals; these initiatives include service on university committees and collaboration with the other New Brunswick undergraduate schools.
  • Contributes to the overall leadership and direction for all functions of the SAS Advising Center on Livingston Campus, anticipating complex functional needs and providing solutions to serve the students who seek advising and academic assistance on the Livingston Campus.
  • Provides seasoned leadership and guidance, with strong organizational, communication, problem solving and decision-making abilities in a complex, diverse environment.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA Exempt
Grade 08
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 101444.000
Annual Mid Range Salary 128401.000
Annual Maximum Salary 155358.000
Standard Hours 37.50
Union Description Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • A minimum of a Masters degree.
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in an academic affairs setting, with increasing levels of responsibility.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategic planning, management, team-building, and collegial leadership skills.
  • Must have significant administrative and database experience, possess outstanding organizational and communication skills.
  • Must have substantial understanding of the issues and trends related to first-year students and transition and the demonstrated skills to apply principles and concepts to everyday challenges.
  • Must possess political astuteness, excellent decision-making skills, public speaking abilities and the ability to interface with a diverse group of constituents ranging from students to parents to community college and high school counselors to faculty partners.
  • Must have demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across the university with the goal of providing outstanding service to first-year students and the general student population.
  • Must have excellent computer skills and be comfortable establishing and communicating via multiple platforms.
  • Must have working knowledge of all Office applications and be able to learn new systems at a rapid pace.
  • Must demonstrate strong attention to detail to successfully manage large, complex and varied student population.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 7 years of experience with increasing responsibility.
Equipment Utilized
  • IMS, Tableau, Microsoft Office Suite, WebNow, Perceptive Content/ImageNow, MyAdvisor, and Degree Navigator are used in a daily capacity in desktop, laptop, and mobile platforms. Various customized and propriertary databases are also used daily.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST1600
Posting Open Date 07/02/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus Livingston (RU-New Brunswick)
City Piscataway
State NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, p regnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

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