Assistant Dean for Student Services

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Definition of Class

This position provides support to current and prospective students. Incumbent is responsible for undergraduate recruitment, scholarship administration, and development/management of programs to aid undergraduate students in a School or College. The incumbent makes decisions exercising discretion and independent judgment.

 

The University of Mississippi School of Business Administration is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to fill the role of Assistant Dean for Student Services. This position plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive support to both current and prospective students within the School of Business. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of essential functions aimed at ensuring academic success and student satisfaction.

 

For full consideration, applications should include a cover letter that summarizes your qualifications, experience, and skills related to the position as well as a resume. 

Examples of Work Performed

• Supervision: Directly supervise a team of academic advising and administrative staff.
• Study Abroad Course Approval / Oversight: Oversee the evaluation process for study abroad courses and appropriate credits.
• Diploma Application Process: Supervise the diploma application process for graduating students.
• Degree Certification: Serve as the officer responsible for certifying degrees.
• Catalog Requirements: Interpret and enforce undergraduate catalog requirements.
• Late Withdrawal Requests: Evaluate and coordinate late withdrawal requests.
• Financial Aid Attendance Verification: Oversee the verification process for financial aid attendance.
• Committee Participation: Serve on various committees including Curriculum and Scholarship committees.
• Recruitment: Oversee undergraduate recruitment efforts, supervise admissions counselor, collaborate with marketing on promotional materials, attend recruiting events.
• Orientation: Lead and organize all new student orientation meetings for the School of Business and ensure all students leave with information, contacts and a course schedule.
• Management of Undergraduate Academic Matters:  Serve as an ex-officio member of the School of Business curriculum committee to drive student-centric changes. Manages process to ensure accurate changes are published in the catalog.
• Resolution of Academic Issues:  Act as the primary point of contact for academic issues within the School of Business.
• Degree Certification Oversight: Oversee certification for all degree programs within the School of Business
• Program Development and Management:  Develop and manage programs aimed at supporting both current and prospective students.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

1. Develops, implements and manages various programs to provide support to current and prospective students.   
2. Coordinates recruitment activities to increase enrollment.
3. Manages scholarship award activities and administration.
4. Supervises and provides guidance to student organizations and programs.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Master’s Degree in a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.

 

AND

Experience:
Five (5) years of experience related to the above described duties.

 

Preferred Qualifications

•    Understanding of academic policies and procedures
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•    Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in decision-making.  

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Salary/Wage Information

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary ranges.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement

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