Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs

Summary

The VCU College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) invites applications for Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs. Regarded as a vibrant place to work, where discovery and creativity goes hand in hand, and differences are celebrated and embraced, the university. VCU is committed to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment for individuals from all backgrounds and life experience. We value a wide range of perspectives and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute fully.

VCU combines learning, research, creativity, service and discovery with a commitment to inclusive excellence. Ranked by U.S. News as one of the 30 “most innovative” public universities in the country, VCU is a premier, urban, public research university home to multiple nationally ranked programs. Here your success is supported, and your career can thrive.

VCU is proud to support and prioritize the hiring of veterans. As part of this commitment, your years of military service can be credited toward our leave plan, potentially increasing your annual leave accrual.

The position falls under the Senior Director classification within VCU’s Student Services job family. For additional details, please visit VCU Human Resources’ Job Family and Salary https://insidehr.vcu.edu/guidelines/compensation/job-families-and-salary-ranges/.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs

The Associate Dean will be responsible for working with the VCU and College team to develop and implement a strategy for undergraduate education and student success into the future, including strategies for enrollment management, recruiting, advising, retention/graduation, and guidance on development of new degree programs. This position plays a meaningful role in supporting the university’s bold enrollment goals focused on attracting, admitting, and enrolling talented students from a wide range of backgrounds. It offers an exciting opportunity to help shape and lead a forward-thinking undergraduate program strategy.

With the guidance of the Dean and a reimagined college structure, there is a strong commitment to developing thoughtful, intentional plans that support the success of students from communities that have historically faced barriers to access and opportunity in higher education.

The role entails :
•Developing and executing a strategic plan for enrollment.
•Supervising College advisors and collaborating with central offices and other schools on academic advising.
•Collaborating with Student Enrollment Management on undergraduate recruitment.
•Partner with Division of Student Affairs new student orientation.
•Working with University Relations and internal communications on marketing for the College and its degree programs.
•Providing oversight of undergraduate curriculum planning, development and evaluation, and assessment of undergraduate programs in order to ensure student success
•Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with the management of University/College-wide/Departmental accreditation and assessment procedures, oversight of student complaints and grade appeals, and certification for graduation.