Assistant/Associate Dean of the College for First-Year & Sophomore Studies

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty, and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

About the Role

The College invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Dean of the College for First-Year & Sophomore Studies. This dual-graded position will support the intellectual and personal development of students through individualized education. The grade level will be determined by the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise and mentor undergraduates for success in the context of Brown’s Open Curriculum as an advising dean within the College.
• Create, refine, and maintain inclusive advising and programming infrastructure for First-Year and Sophomore students (approximately 3,300 students in semester levels 1–4), in collaboration with colleagues within and beyond the College.
• Oversee the Meiklejohn Peer Advising Program for first-year students.
• Identify and direct assessment of curricular and co-curricular needs of students; develop and assess initiatives, programs, services, and resources to address those needs.
• Provide stewardship of College-owned aspects of the First-Year Orientation Program in collaboration with Campus Life and colleagues coordinating Orientation for Transfer & Resumed Undergraduate Education (TRUE) students.
• Utilize inclusive advising practices to support students of all class years, including those facing personal and health challenges affecting academic success.
• Serve as a non-voting member of the Committee on Academic Standing and represent the office on appropriate College and University committees as determined by the Dean of the College.

Requirements

• Earned master’s degree or comparable experience.
• For Assistant Dean (Grade 11): 5+ years’ experience as an advisor and/or academic administrator at a university or liberal arts college.
• For Associate Dean (Grade 12): PhD or other terminal degree preferred; 7+ years’ experience as an advisor and/or academic administrator at a university or liberal arts college.

Skills

• Successful experience in academic program administration, including planning, development, implementation, and assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and mobilize staff, faculty, and students to achieve shared results.
• Proven track record of advising or supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, discretion, sound judgment, and leadership skills.
• Supervisory experience preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness programs, and employee discounts.
• Flexible work/life balance with summer hours and winter break.
• Annual paid holidays and time off.

Schedule

• Full time (37.5 hours per week).
• Hybrid work location.
• Occasional evening and weekend work required for essential College and University events.