Note: This position is for University of Houston-Downtown employees only.

START DATE: Flexible but no later than June 1, 2023.

This position is 100% on campus

Salary Range: $80,937/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education

JOB SUMMARY

The Interim Assistant Dean will serve 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 College's undergraduate enrollment management strategy and initiatives
• Oversees the College's involvement in transfer fairs, open houses, and other recruitment events
• 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 workshops with students about campus resources
• 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
• Other duties as assigned by the dean

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of trends, issues, and practices relevant to the position

Skills:

• Organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to work in a team environment
• 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

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

Required Education:

• Master’s degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of seven (7) years experience in a job-related field
• Experience in higher education

License/Certification:

• None required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate degree