Associate Dean of Studies

Position Overview: The Associate Dean of Studies serves as the sophomore class dean, advises transfer students, and oversees the College's community college partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Class Dean for sophomores, providing academic advising, coordinating support with faculty and other campus partners, and addressing students' progress and engagement.
• Oversee the academic transition process and onboarding for new transfer students.
• Work with community college partners and support community college students' integration into the Sarah Lawrence College environment.
• Coordinate the academic status review process, ensuring accurate tracking, communication, and intervention for students facing academic challenges.
• Act as the primary point of contact for students applying for the Davis Projects for Peace summer grant, advising on proposal development and submission.
• Support students in their senior theses, advising on project scope, resources, and alignment with academic goals.
• Represent the Dean of Studies Office on institutional committees, such as the Committee on Student Work and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, contributing to policies and program development.
• Assist with supervising Graduate Assistants and coordinating projects within the Dean of Studies Office as directed by the Dean of Studies.
• Partner with the Learning Commons (academic resource center) to support students' academic progress.
• Collaborate with campus partners such as the Registrar, Health and Wellness, Access & Disability Services, the Learning Commons, and Residential Life to support academic and personal development programs.
• Support the Dean of Studies Office's priorities through special projects and initiatives that advance student success and institutional goals.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant field such as Higher Education Administration, Counseling, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in academic advising or student affairs, with experience in a higher education setting.
• Proven experience in managing programs and student success initiatives.
• Strong understanding of academic policies, advising practices, and familiarity with academic and behavioral interventions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with faculty, students, and administrative staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD/EdD or other relevant terminal degree.
• Experience with DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) practices in an academic setting.
• Experience working with community college transfer students and knowledge of community college partnerships.
• Experience working with a student information system to track student academic progress and maintain advising records.

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

• Primarily sedentary, involving extended periods of sitting and significant computer use.
• Frequent verbal and written communication required.
• Capacity to organize and synthesize detailed information.
• Occasional walking/standing required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Pay

$85k–$100k