Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs & Student Success (12-month staff position)

Job Description Summary

Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs & Student Success provides leadership and oversight for academic affairs, student recruitment, progression, retention, completion, academic program quality, and student success initiatives within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as principal liaison to academic‑affairs related University‑level units (e.g., Office of the Registrar, Office of the Provost, Graduate Studies) to represent the College’s academic program and curricular interests, including execution of academically relevant policies and procedures.
• Oversee the exploration and development of new academic programs, coordinating workflows that move ideas through all stages of the proposal process.
• Collaborate with academic program leaders, the Dean’s Office, and University partners to monitor, evaluate, and uphold academic program quality in alignment with University, College, and external accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Partner with campus units to organize and carry out student recruitment and admissions strategies, initiatives, and events, overseeing the College’s participation.
• Liaise with professional student advisors, faculty advisors, and University units to develop and implement actions that facilitate robust student matriculation, progression, support, persistence, completion, and graduation while promoting positive student experiences and overall welfare.
• Facilitate student awareness and access to programs and services focused on student success and campus life.
• Oversee and support student extracurricular activities, including College‑related student governance bodies, clubs, and organizations.
• Promote and pursue opportunities for recognizing and highlighting student and academic programming excellence.
• Manage and monitor, in partnership with other College administrators, student matters related to academic performance, conduct, and well‑being; serve as a student advocate when appropriate.
• Assist senior College administrators (e.g., Dean, Assistant Dean for Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance, academic area leads) with monitoring, documenting, and reporting indicators for academic program health and student‑related outcomes to assure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned graduate degree, preferably in a health‑related field, from an accredited higher‑education institution.
• Demonstrated successful leadership experience in academic administration in higher education.
• Track record of program/project development, assessment, and continuous quality improvement.
• Experience with program evaluation processes.
• Commitment to promoting excellence, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in an institution of higher education.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external partners.
• Understanding of current trends, issues, and best practices in higher education.
• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted license or certification as a healthcare professional, with eligibility for licensure/certification in Washington state.
• Experience in student advising, development, and mentorship in higher education.
• Experience with grant writing and securing external funding for educational and training initiatives.

Compensation

Salary range: $90,000 – $92,000 (final offer based on qualifications, budget, equity considerations, and market information).

Benefits

• Choice of three medical plans, plus dental and vision insurance.
• Life, short‑term, and long‑term disability coverage.
• Retirement contributions: up to 10% employer contribution (5% nonelective plus dollar‑for‑dollar match of voluntary contributions up to 5%).
• 100% paid tuition benefits for employee and dependents.
• Subsidized transportation benefit.
• Wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility.
• Generous holiday schedule, including a paid holiday break in December, vacation, paid sick leave, and paid community service leave.

Work Model

Onsite position at Seattle University. Positions designated as hybrid eligible may transition to a hybrid schedule after a 3–6 month introductory period; however, this role is currently classified as on‑site and is expected to remain fully on campus.