The Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences (HCHHS) at North Carolina A&T State University is seeking applicants for the position of assistant dean for student success. The Assistant Dean for Student Success serves as a member of the college leadership team and supports all aspects of the student success functions of the college. Responsibilities include directing, developing, and facilitating programs for expanded professional development, career progression, and interdisciplinary educational initiatives.
The Assistant Dean is responsible for leading and developing the student success plan, engaging in examination of student success challenges, designing and developing ideas and initiatives, and formulating interventions that enhance students’ overall academic success and student engagement initiatives within the College. The Assistant Dean will work collaboratively with the Dean, Associate Deans, Director of Advising, Student Support Specialists, and Department Chairs to promote and enhance the educational experiences of HCHHS students. The position reports to the Dean of the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences.
The Assistant Dean is expected to have thorough working knowledge of all policies and procedures applicable to all University constituents – students, faculty, staff, and community members, with particular emphasis on application of knowledge to issues of student matriculation and progression toward degree and career placement. The successful candidate will be adept at interpreting the faculty role in building a comprehensive slate of resources that bridge the student classroom, extramural, and transactional engagements with the University. This position may teach college success courses. This position will also develop collegial working liaisons with other divisions, departments, faculty, staff, and students on campus to provide additional career and professional development opportunities and promote awareness to those opportunities on campus. This position will be expected to identify and participate in development of grant proposals that support activities and programs that promote professional development and academic success to targeted groups, and disseminating career development information, acting as the focal point for referral and integration of departmental advising.
