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Job Title Assistant Dean of Student Success & Academic Excellence

Department DEAN A&L COMMONWEALTH ACC

Position Number FP641A

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Summary

The Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Student Success and Academic Excellence for the College of Arts and Letters leads undergraduate student success initiatives for the College. The Assistant Dean will develop processes for identifying and solving problems to increase the scope and effectiveness of college student success initiatives and will also lead college outreach efforts. The Assistant Dean will work collaboratively with the Director of the BS Interdisciplinary Studies programs and college academic advisors to manage the IDS General Studies major. The Assistant Dean will report to the Dean and work in collaboration with the Associate Deans, Department Chairs, advisors, faculty, and staff in the college, as well as offices related to student success across the university.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field (e.g., Higher Education Administration, Higher Education Leadership, or Student Affairs Administration) required.

• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with administrators, faculty, students, and staff.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Proven ability to protect confidential information.

Some proficiency in process management, preferably in a higher education setting

• Considerable experience with undergraduate student admissions, advising, and recruitment practices in higher education setting required.

• Considerable experience in leading, developing, managing, and sustaining strong undergraduate academic student success programs.

• Considerable experience with tasks and strategies related to effective academic outreach efforts.

• Considerable experience with systems related to student success including Degree Works, Salesforce, Banner, and Canvas.

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date 05/30/2025

Open Until Filled No

Application Review Date 06/11/2025

Job Close Date 06/10/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement

Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Recommendation/Reference Letter 1

Supplemental Questions

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