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Position Description
Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking an Assistant Dean III SPVR. The Assistant Dean for Academic Integrity & General Advisement is a member of the Office of Academic Services (OAS) team in the School of Arts and Sciences-Newark (SASN), and oversees the development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of all programs, activities, policies, and services targeting academic integrity and general advisement services provided by OAS. Provides supervision, coaching, advocacy, and mentorship to front office team. Member of OAS leadership with overall responsibility to improve undergraduate success within Newark College of Arts and Sciences (NCAS) and University College-Newark (UC-N). Proactively designs, conducts, and assesses workshops, programs, and other initiatives to improve the student experience, ease transitions, and contribute to student success, with a focus on academic integrity and general advisement policies and processes. Oversight of the academic integrity process including, but not limited to, investigating and adjudicating alleged incidents of student misconduct; managing student disciplinary records; educating students, staff, and faculty on academic policies; training and oversight of staff members who serve as additional academic integrity facilitators; and serving as an active and collaborative partner within the university community; ensuring adherence to policy.
Duties
This position is responsible for and not limited to the following: Oversees assessment and reporting for academic integrity and general advisement services. Collaborates with other team members to effectively and efficiently provide student service, including support of the academic standing policies and procedures (i.e. academic dismissal and suspension). Facilitates initiatives geared towards promoting academic success, including efforts focused on undeclared and exploratory students. Ensures office operations are effective and efficient with a stakeholder-focused, student-centered approach. Serves as an academic advisor with assigned caseload, establishing and maintaining contacts with NCAS and UC-N students to counsel them, teach them to advocate for themselves, and facilitate their progress towards graduation, declaration of major, and successful career and/or professional development; including, but not limited to, academic advisement, outreach, and creating programs to enhance student academic progress and achievement. Works across administrative lines and historical boundaries to connect, engage, support, and empower a diverse set of stakeholders toward a common goal of enhancing the student experience. Ensures accurate and comprehensive information regarding academic rules and procedures provided to students, faculty, and staff. Ensures proper implementation and communication of and compliance with relevant policies. Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, stakeholder-focused, confidential environment with an understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goals of SASN, RU-N, and RU system, and the role the tasks and responsibilities of this position play in the achievement of these goals. SASN is the second largest unit in the Rutgers system, with two colleges NCAS and UC-N, over 19 academic departments and programs, over 31 programs of study, over 4,000 students, and over 1,000 faculty and staff.
Application Process
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/234559
Institution Information
School of Arts & Sciences-Newark is the second largest unit in the Rutgers system, with two colleges NCAS and UC-N, over 19 academic departments and programs, over 31 programs of study, over 4,000 undergraduate students, and over 1,000 faculty and staff. We serve all undergraduates at Rutgers University-Newark (RU-N); and offer a broad selection of more than 2,000 undergraduate and graduate courses a year in more than 40 subjects.
Additional Information
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Contact Information
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/234559
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Qualifications:
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Required Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in an academic discipline, higher education administration, student development, counseling, or related field; and a minimum of five years of relevant experience in academic advisement and counseling. Experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of management, team-building, leadership skills, and best practices research. Strong managerial, interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills coupled with the ability to think creatively, effectively integrate information, and attain results. Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Actively support RU-N’s commitment to diversity and inclusion with a demonstrated commitment to building and sustaining a diverse community. If this position requires advanced knowledge in a particular field or an advanced degree in a specific field of study in order to perform the functions, please describe in detail the requirement(s) and why it is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Uses the Student Records Database (SRDB), degree audits, Student Success Collaborative (SSC), IMS, Maxient, Degree Navigator, OAS applications, ImageNow, Cornerstone, START, FAMS, in-house applications, and any database or program utilized by the University to perform the duties of this position now or in the future. Must be familiar with or learn all the office equipment, software, and specialized programs and/or materials needed to support the effective and efficient performance of this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree and two or more years experience in higher education within the field of student services and academic advising strongly preferred. Experience in effective use of Excel, SPSS, and data analysis in decision-making strongly preferred.
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