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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Assistant Dean for Engineering Student Services in Austin, Texas

Provide strategic and visionary leadership to advance the mission of the Engineering Student Services (ESS) unit within the Cockrell School of Engineering. Lead efforts to recruit, retain, and support the successful graduation of undergraduate engineering students. Oversee key student success and outreach programs, including the Engineering Student Success Center, Engineering Advising and Academic Support, Engineering Scholarship Office, Ramshorn Scholars Program, Student Life and the Engineering Career Assistance Center.Represent and advocate for the needs, interests, and concerns of undergraduate students within the Cockrell School of Engineering. Provide leadership and support for advising and programmatic initiatives that enhance the undergraduate experience. Develop and implement programs, services, and resources that address student needs, and oversee their management and ongoing assessment to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.Establish and communicate clear goals, objectives, outcomes, and benchmarks that support a student experience aligned with the mission of the Cockrell School of Engineering. Ensure effective budget management and the strategic allocation of resources to advance programmatic priorities.Provide leadership and oversight for the effective delivery of student support services, includingbut not limited todevelopmental academic advising, registration advising, new student orientation, academic support programs, internal transfer, academic standing (warning and dismissal), degree audits, and commencement. Assess and implement effective protocols, structures, and systems to ensure efficient management of these processes. Lead the coordination of crisis response efforts and case management to support student well-being and success.Represent the Cockrell School of Engineering on university committees, projects, initiatives, and activities. Foster partnerships and collaborative relationships with university and Cockrell School departments to strengthen student services and programs. Serve as a liaison between students and various university offices, departments, and other key stakeholders.Serve as the primary point of contact for undergraduate student issues and act as a liaison with key campus offices including Admissions, Title IX, Student Conduct, International Student Support, and other colleges, schools, and units across the university.Lead the development and enhancement of electronic systems and processes that support student success. Oversee the continued implementation of EAB Navigate and design new initiatives that enable proactive outreach to students, promoting academic achievement, timely progress toward degree completion, and career readiness.Provide leadership and oversight for the planning and execution of both university-wide and Cockrell School-specific events. Represent the Cockrell School at key events such as Gone to Engineering, Honors Day, Order of the Engineer, Commencement, and other signature programs that celebrate student achievement and foster the student experience.QualificationsA Masters degree in Higher Education Administration or other related discipline is required.A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs is required. Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality support and meaningful opportunities for students is essential, along with a proven ability to develop strategic plans, establish priorities, and achieve defined goals.Experience leading and managing teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment, and effectively utilizing resources to support student success.Experience in managing budgets and allocating resources effectively is essential.Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining strong organizational skills, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are required.Demonstrated superior verbal and written communication abilities including working ffectively with individuals at all levels of the university, as well as with external stakeholders.Essential crisis management experience as well as possess of a background in student affairs with a comprehensive understanding of best practices, policies, and legal issues in the field.Preferred QualificationsPhD in Higher Education Administration or other related discipline.Experience working in a large academic school or college.Experience working in an engineering, science or technology environment.Salary Range$140,000+ depending on qualificationsWorking ConditionsMay work around standard office conditionsPhysics TasksRepetitive use of a keyboard at a workstationUse of manual dexterityWork Shift Periodic work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for events or peak periods.Periodic travel to conferences, events, and weekend events during the spring semester is required.Required MaterialsResume/CVLetter of interest3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorImportantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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