Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs

About the Role

The Assistant Dean for Academics in the School of Social Work leads a team of Academic Affairs and Student Affairs staff that coordinate day-to-day academic operations and student support. This position works closely with Associate Deans and Program Directors on school-wide issues of academic and student affairs. This position manages the implementation of regular assessment and program review processes for program and university accreditation processes. This position demands a strategic and tactical leader and faculty partner dedicated to implementing the future of social work education, focusing on strategic design, creative problem-solving, and collaboration to advance the academic mission of the Tulane School of Social Work.

Responsibilities

• Development and management of comprehensive advising strategies to promote academic success and student wellness
• Work directly with graduate students facing complex academic situations and those in need of advanced advising and support
• Ensure that all Department of Athletics and University-related activities operate in full compliance with university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations
• Attend and participate in scheduled compliance seminars and comply with all the Athletic Department's efforts to monitor compliance with NCAA regulations
• Seek interpretations from the compliance staff before acting when necessary
• Report potential rules violations immediately
• Complete required compliance paperwork in a timely and efficient manner
• Monitor all areas and/or program activities closely to maintain compliance with applicable rules and regulations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 10 years of directly related experience
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field
• Experience with Banner, Salesforce, Slate, and other student services technology
• Experience with budget oversight, ideally with multiple budgets
• Experience with Social Work education
• Experience with assessment and accreditation processes

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal interaction skills
• Demonstrated ability to establish and develop productive relationships
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with demonstrative ability to plan, coordinate, prioritize, and effectively manage multiple initiatives, programs, and events, and meet established deadlines
• Ability to compile, analyze and evaluate information and communicate the results to others
• Ability to work with diverse constituents
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information and conform to the highest ethical standards
• Ability to analyze problematic situations, identify feasible solutions, and present recommendations in a concise, logical, and systematic manner while anticipating potential issues and consequences of the decisions made and actions taken
• Knowledge of the principles and methods for curricular design and assessment of learning outcomes
• Knowledge of student development and enrollment management theories and contemporary advising practices