Sr. Assistant Dean, Student Services, College of Engineering

Newark, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This position will be posted until filled. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on February 1 2026.

Pay Grade: 32E

Context of Job:

Under the limited direction of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education the Sr Assistant Dean of Student Services is responsible for developing and coordinating undergraduate advisement for the College of Engineering. As a member of the Deans senior staff the Sr Assistant Dean oversees the coordination of undergraduate programs and provides leadership in developing initiatives related to academic programs and student services. Thorough knowledge of collegiate student policies and procedures is required.

The Sr Assistant Dean provides both short- and long-term direction for the unit and is accountable for unit practices and procedures; has regular contact with senior University officials faculty parents and students; and participates in goal setting and policy and program development for the College of Engineering. The Sr Assistant Dean must act decisively and diplomatically in resolving situations that are unique controversial or not fully resolved by others. The Sr Assistant Dean supervises the work of an Administrative Specialist and coordinates the efforts of 10 Academic Advisors relative to academic advising and student services. They also coordinate teams of faculty and students for various projects and events related to undergraduate retention academic services and advisement.

Major Responsibilities:

Lead the COE Academic Advisement and UG Services office which serves as the central resource to faculty and staff in Engineering departments and programs and to the University in general on student success retention student services and academic advisement issues for 2500 Engineering undergraduate students.
Interface directly with senior faculty members Department Chairs Deans Assistant and Associate Vice Presidents and the senior leadership in the provosts office.
Manage workloads and projects conduct yearly performance appraisal evaluations and suggest job performance improvements.
Recommend develop and administer policy regarding undergraduate advisement student success and student retention through membership on the Assistant Deans Subgroup convened by the Associate VPs for Enrollment Management. Serve on ad-hoc sub-committees within and external to the COE to operationalize student success and retention strategies.
Manage the College summer fall and spring New Student Orientation (NSO) registration and advisement processes including training of academic advisors. Coordinate COE International Student NSO and advisement of Associate in Arts students transitioning to majors in the COE.
Coordinate advisement and provide policy information to dismissed students and students considering transferring into the COE. Manage the twice-yearly Restricted Major Change of Major Process in the College.
Manage the College online Academic Progress Report and degree audit process resulting in certification of undergraduate major minor certificate and Grand Challenges Scholars academic plans.
Provide academic program policy and procedural information to support Undergraduate Education and the Colleges Educational Activities Committee to facilitate the revision of curricula and courses especially as related to the undergraduate curricula.
Manage the College process for admissions and registration actions and the College processes for Academic Withdrawal Leaves of Absence Academic Warning Academic Suspension Academic Renewal and Applications for Readmission.
Interpret and administer University academic policy to students faculty advisors and staff (related to Drop/Add withdrawal medical leave academic leave preparation and presentation of CURC petitions mid-term grades probation dismissal reinstatement on Academic Warning 1 and 2 readmission academic renewals student grievances Documented Absence Notes course substitution and waiver process authorization of grade changes changes of majors and minors changes of graduation date Dean-level signature authorization Deans List and Deans Scholars approvals).
Serve as liaison to and provide students with direct and connected referrals to appropriate sources of assistance (Academic Coaching Writing Center Study Abroad Career Services Center for Counseling and Student Development Undergraduate Research Mathematical Sciences Learning Laboratory Admissions Professional and Continuing Studies Division of Student Life Provosts Office Registrars Office Student Financial Services Development and Alumni Relations Student Services for Athletes University Honors College Disability Support Services etc.). Consult on policy and procedures; exchange information regularly; support and ensure faculty awareness of appropriate sources of assistance.
Manage college implementation and on-going training for the Stellic Advisement platform for advisors faculty and students.
Generate ad-hoc reports. Send group emails (50 per year) to specifically identified sub-groups of students to strategically reward and enhance student success and retention.
Coordinate all activities in the awarding of COE and department scholarships and awards in conjunction with department staff Department of Alumni Relations and Student Financial Services. Maintain extensive database of donors awards Letters of Intent and past awardees. Ensure proper stewardship of awards.
Develop and promote articulation agreements per Deans and Associate Deans request.
Manage Undergraduate Services budget which supports recruitment programs COE Scholarships and Awards process and professional development and travel.
Manage funding requests by Registered Student Organizations for activities and events. Evaluate outcomes for program adherence.
Supervise an Administrative Specialist and coordinate 10 Academic Advisors for work pertaining to academic advising and student services. Coordinate teams of faculty and students for various projects and events related to undergraduate advisement.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Masters degree in counseling education administration student personnel or related field and a minimum of six years of progressively responsible job-related experience in academic administration and/or student development.
Comprehensive knowledge of University academic programs policies and procedures and student information and database systems preferred.
Effective organizational interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
Proficient knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel PowerPoint Word and Teams). Adobe Acrobat Zoom SLATE and Stellic.
Ability to manage multiple projects work independently make administrative and procedural decisions and work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Supervisory experience required.
Knowledge and understanding of the administration of academic technical STEM and vocational programs at the post-secondary level desired.
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Knowledge of student retention and enrollment management models as well as community outreach and student recruitment principles and techniques is preferred.
Knowledge of student rights and disciplinary procedures is preferred.
Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of institutional policies and procedures and the regulatory environment within which they operate.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

This position will be posted until filled. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on February 1 2026.Pay Grade: 32EContext of Job:Under the limited direction of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education the Sr Assistant Dean of Student Services is responsible for developing and ...

This position will be posted until filled. The search committee will begin reviewing applications on February 1 2026.

Pay Grade: 32E

Context of Job:

Major Responsibilities:

Lead the COE Academic Advisement and UG Services office which serves as the central resource to faculty and staff in Engineering departments and programs and to the University in general on student success retention student services and academic advisement issues for 2500 Engineering undergraduate students.
Interface directly with senior faculty members Department Chairs Deans Assistant and Associate Vice Presidents and the senior leadership in the provosts office.
Manage workloads and projects conduct yearly performance appraisal evaluations and suggest job performance improvements.
Recommend develop and administer policy regarding undergraduate advisement student success and student retention through membership on the Assistant Deans Subgroup convened by the Associate VPs for Enrollment Management. Serve on ad-hoc sub-committees within and external to the COE to operationalize student success and retention strategies.
Manage the College summer fall and spring New Student Orientation (NSO) registration and advisement processes including training of academic advisors. Coordinate COE International Student NSO and advisement of Associate in Arts students transitioning to majors in the COE.
Coordinate advisement and provide policy information to dismissed students and students considering transferring into the COE. Manage the twice-yearly Restricted Major Change of Major Process in the College.
Manage the College online Academic Progress Report and degree audit process resulting in certification of undergraduate major minor certificate and Grand Challenges Scholars academic plans.
Provide academic program policy and procedural information to support Undergraduate Education and the Colleges Educational Activities Committee to facilitate the revision of curricula and courses especially as related to the undergraduate curricula.
Manage the College process for admissions and registration actions and the College processes for Academic Withdrawal Leaves of Absence Academic Warning Academic Suspension Academic Renewal and Applications for Readmission.
Interpret and administer University academic policy to students faculty advisors and staff (related to Drop/Add withdrawal medical leave academic leave preparation and presentation of CURC petitions mid-term grades probation dismissal reinstatement on Academic Warning 1 and 2 readmission academic renewals student grievances Documented Absence Notes course substitution and waiver process authorization of grade changes changes of majors and minors changes of graduation date Dean-level signature authorization Deans List and Deans Scholars approvals).
Serve as liaison to and provide students with direct and connected referrals to appropriate sources of assistance (Academic Coaching Writing Center Study Abroad Career Services Center for Counseling and Student Development Undergraduate Research Mathematical Sciences Learning Laboratory Admissions Professional and Continuing Studies Division of Student Life Provosts Office Registrars Office Student Financial Services Development and Alumni Relations Student Services for Athletes University Honors College Disability Support Services etc.). Consult on policy and procedures; exchange information regularly; support and ensure faculty awareness of appropriate sources of assistance.
Manage college implementation and on-going training for the Stellic Advisement platform for advisors faculty and students.
Generate ad-hoc reports. Send group emails (50 per year) to specifically identified sub-groups of students to strategically reward and enhance student success and retention.
Coordinate all activities in the awarding of COE and department scholarships and awards in conjunction with department staff Department of Alumni Relations and Student Financial Services. Maintain extensive database of donors awards Letters of Intent and past awardees. Ensure proper stewardship of awards.
Develop and promote articulation agreements per Deans and Associate Deans request.
Manage Undergraduate Services budget which supports recruitment programs COE Scholarships and Awards process and professional development and travel.
Manage funding requests by Registered Student Organizations for activities and events. Evaluate outcomes for program adherence.
Supervise an Administrative Specialist and coordinate 10 Academic Advisors for work pertaining to academic advising and student services. Coordinate teams of faculty and students for various projects and events related to undergraduate advisement.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Masters degree in counseling education administration student personnel or related field and a minimum of six years of progressively responsible job-related experience in academic administration and/or student development.
Comprehensive knowledge of University academic programs policies and procedures and student information and database systems preferred.
Effective organizational interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
Proficient knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel PowerPoint Word and Teams). Adobe Acrobat Zoom SLATE and Stellic.
Ability to manage multiple projects work independently make administrative and procedural decisions and work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Supervisory experience required.
Knowledge and understanding of the administration of academic technical STEM and vocational programs at the post-secondary level desired.
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Knowledge of student retention and enrollment management models as well as community outreach and student recruitment principles and techniques is preferred.
Knowledge of student rights and disciplinary procedures is preferred.
Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and procedures.
Knowledge and understanding of institutional policies and procedures and the regulatory environment within which they operate.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Key Skills

Fiscal Management
Teacher Coaching
Classroom Management
Classroom Experience
Education Administration
Strategic Planning
Teaching
Curriculum Development
Administrative Experience
Cordova
Leadership Experience
Program Development

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