Job description
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Assistant Dean III
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Advising and Counseling
Department
Undergrad Education - Honors
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Assistant Dean III for the School of Arts and Sciences (SAS) Honors Program. This position will provide one-on-one academic, career, and personal advising to students in the SAS Honors Program, with a focus on completion of the Honors Program requirements.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Provides first-level support and specialized academic advising to the assigned caseload.
- Manages the day-to-day Honors Program operations on the Livingston Campus, and collaborates with the other campus-based Honors Program deans to meet program goals.
- Implements, administers, supervises, maintains, and enhances programs and activities offered through the Honors Program.
- Works closely with the Administrative Director and the Dean on all matters connected with admissions: outreach, recruitment, selection, and Scholars Days.
- Has primary responsibility for all aspects of overall honors housing on the College Avenue, Livingston, Busch, and Douglass Campuses.
- Leads the coordination of Scholars Days, the SAS Honors major undergraduate recruitment events.
- Facilitates one section of the Honors Colloquium in the fall and spring semester.
- Represents the program and campus on committees, and acts as liaison with faculty, staff, and university offices.
- Collaborates as needed with projects coordinated by other Honors Program staff, such as Honors Ambassadors, Peer Mentors, Faculty Mentors, Tutoring Program, Artists Collective, Honors Alumni, First-Year Advising, etc.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
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, 2023. 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
06
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary
67500.000
Annual Mid Range Salary
84097.000
Annual Maximum Salary
100694.000
Standard Hours
37.50
Union Description
URA-AFT Administrative
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.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
- Master’s degree in an academic discipline or counseling, higher education, social work, or related area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of student development and academic theories, methodologies, and current practices in higher education.
- A minimum of three years of experience in an academic, residential, judicial, student life/activities, or career development function.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Computer literacy.
- Must be extremely detail oriented, data driven, and have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Must understand the needs, preferences, and challenges of undergraduates.
- Must have a dynamic and engaging personality, be flexible in terms of accessibility, and have experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five plus years of experience working with students. Attention to detail, record keeping, and data entry.
- Experience with social media (Facebook, Linked In, Twitter, Instagram) valued.
- Experience with service programming and/or volunteer management.
Equipment Utilized
- Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Access, Word and Power Point, Outlook Email/Calendar, IMS mainframe database, Degree Navigator.
- My Advisor (electronic student advising database), Social Media/Networking Sites.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The SAS Honors Program Assistant Dean on the Livingston Campus assumes primary responsibility for independently managing their caseload and all assigned tasks, and oversees all matters related to their portfolio items. In addition, they work closely with the Dean and the Administrative Director for admissions and recruitment.
The Assistant Dean works independently, while seeking the advice and guidance of the Administrative Director and/or Dean of the Honors Program in situations that are unusual or exceptional. The position carries autonomy and authority in decisionmaking. Must be flexible and able to adapt to change. Must remain calm and in control, given the high volume of students and personal nature of their concerns.
Assistant Deans are sometimes called upon to provide crisis management, so they must be able to communicate Honors Program policies completely and clearly. Assistant deans make recommendations on special cases.
The Assistant Dean must be able to juggle the demands of the university system, including changing priorities as determined by university leadership. Must be a problem solver and have the ability to think on their feet. Must be a team player, able to effectively communicate with colleagues, staff, students, parents, faculty, and administrators throughout the university. The Assistant Dean must maintain effective professional relationships and maintain consistent standards in decision-making about academic policy.
The Assistant Dean works independently, while seeking the advice and guidance of the Administrative Director and/or Dean of the Honors Program in situations that are unusual or exceptional. The position carries autonomy and authority in decisionmaking. Must be flexible and able to adapt to change. Must remain calm and in control, given the high volume of students and personal nature of their concerns.
Assistant Deans are sometimes called upon to provide crisis management, so they must be able to communicate Honors Program policies completely and clearly. Assistant deans make recommendations on special cases.
The Assistant Dean must be able to juggle the demands of the university system, including changing priorities as determined by university leadership. Must be a problem solver and have the ability to think on their feet. Must be a team player, able to effectively communicate with colleagues, staff, students, parents, faculty, and administrators throughout the university. The Assistant Dean must maintain effective professional relationships and maintain consistent standards in decision-making about academic policy.
Special Conditions
Posting Details
Posting Number
23ST1277
Posting Open Date
05/16/2023
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 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. 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.
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