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Posting Number: S06225P

Department: Undergraduate Education

Job Description:

Role of the Dean of Undergraduate Education

The Dean of Undergraduate Education leads the Office of Undergraduate Education ( OUE ) in fulfilling its mission to promote student success for all undergraduates through enriching and varied experiences that foster academic mastery, world readiness, and self-advocacy. The Office strives to eliminate barriers to student success, expand access to transformative programs and opportunities, and nurture students’ personal growth and sense of community on campus. OUE consists of 55 full-time staff and employs more than 200 students, and in such, ensures program and staff practice accountability, treats students and colleagues with respect, and fosters environments of compassion, autonomy, and trust.

Professional Qualifications and Personal Qualities

The successful candidate must have a record of significant leadership in an academic setting, a demonstrated commitment to university service, and a history of undergraduate teaching. This individual must have an earned doctoral degree and be qualified for a tenured appointment in one of UT Dallas’ seven teaching schools.

Additionally, the successful candidate should have:

• The necessary leadership skills to oversee a diverse set of units and programs and nurture a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

• Strong financial and personnel management skills.

• An understanding of an evolving higher education environment and engagement in national conversations on undergraduate education through organizations such as the American Association of Colleges and Universities ( AAC &U), Association for Undergraduate Education at Research Universities ( UERU ), or Association for Public and Land Grant Universities ( APLU ).

• A leadership approach that is adaptable and nimble.

• The ability to effectively promote innovation and change across an institution.

• A data-informed approach to strategic planning.

• The ability to build strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, and leadership across the University.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively represent and advocate for the Office of Undergraduate Education to internal and external constituents.

• The ability to engage in fundraising and effectively steward philanthropic gifts.

Important Message:

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator ([email protected]) . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator ([email protected]) .