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Position Summary

The Assistant Dean, Academic Advising Strategy Director has responsibility for the leadership, implementation, and management of all student affairs and academic advising functions within the Graduate Programs. The Graduate Programs contain approximately 2,000 degree seeking students engaging in study and co-curricular opportunities with the Olin Business School. Student affairs includes all programmatic activities from recruitment, to orientation, co-curricular opportunities such as student organizations and mentoring, as well as leadership development. Academic affairs includes academic advising, maintaining consistent policies and procedures, and tracking studentsâ™ degree progress. Three FTEs report directly to this position; this position oversees and manages the work product of 15 FTEs. This position is one of two senior leaders reporting directly to the Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Programs.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Directs academic advising processes and procedures for all graduate programs for degree seeking candidates. Effectively communicates expectations and processes to a total of three Associate Directors and twelve academic advisors. Academic processes includes, but is not limited to, registration, pre-requisite compliance, wait list monitoring, pass/fail and audit review, and incomplete grade compliance. Serves as an academic advisor to an assigned cohort of students.
• Works in partnership with the Associate Dean to create strategic objectives, measures of success, and comprehensive programming for student affairs activities such as orientation, global travel programs, student engagement, programming for student development, yield events, and advising student organizations. Ensures that student affairs programming aligns with curriculum initiatives.
• Collaborates with Associate Dean in managing the Graduate Programs through regular review of strategic plan goals and ensuring continual progress towards meeting those goals. Acts with careful evaluation of existing Graduate Programs programming in order to innovate and adapt curriculum, programming, global and study abroad offerings, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Serves as the Deputy Academic Integrity Officer for Graduate Programs. Serves as investigation hearing officer for potential academic integrity matters for Graduate Programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned including serving as academic advisor to assigned cohort of students, representing the Graduate Programs campus wide in place of the Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Programs, including leading the office and having decision making authority for graduate matters in the Associate Deanâ™s absence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masterâ™s degree in higher education administration or related field.
• Terminal degree in higher education, business, or in a related field.
• Extensive experience with advising, mentoring and working with college students.
• Demonstrated success in designing leadership opportunities and working with student groups/related organizations.
• Extensive track record of program development, initiatives and execution.
• Demonstrated success in curriculum development and delivery.
• Leadership in school and university wide initiatives.
• Commitment to designing and delivering excellent academic and student affairs.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of time both domestically and internationally.

Required Qualifications

Masterâ™s degree in related field and three years related experience or Bachelorâ™s degree in related field and eight years related experience.

Grade

G13

Salary Range

$63,900.00 - $109,100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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