Assistant Dean for Access and Engagement

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 165,750; Full time

Job summary

Yale Cancer Center is seeking an Assistant Dean for Access and Engagement in New Haven, Connecticut. This role involves leading initiatives for graduate student recruitment, developing inclusive programming, and coordinating events focused on social justice and professional development.

The ideal candidate should possess a Master's degree and five years of relevant experience, with strong skills in program development and outreach efforts. A salary range of $90,000 to $165,750 is offered for this position.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of issues in higher education.
• Experience in program development, education, and outreach efforts.
• Experience with event planning and graduate student life.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy.
• Plan and lead the Office for Graduate Student Engagement activities.
• Assist with logistics for the Annual Yale Bouchet Conference.

Skills

Program development

Education and outreach

Event planning

Knowledge of higher education issues

Diversity engagement

Education

Masters degree

Job description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Salary Range

$90,000.00 - $165,750.00

Job Requisition ID

135435WD

Overview

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Access and Engagement, and working closely with colleagues throughout the University, the Assistant Dean for Access and Engagement provides leadership with graduate student recruitment and retention initiatives. The Assistant Dean will develop programming around mentoring, networking, professional development, and social justice with the goal of creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus culture.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of issues in higher education.
• Experience in program development, education, and outreach efforts, and working with diverse students.
• Experience with event planning.
• Experience with graduate student life.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• PhD and three years of experience in an academic administration or management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with higher education, recruiting.
• Experience planning large national conferences.

Principal Responsibilities

1. The Assistant Dean is charged with developing and implementing a comprehensive recruitment strategy that will include participating in national graduate school fairs and conferences, targeted campus recruiting across the US and Puerto Rico, with a focus on honors students such as the Karsh STEM Scholars and the Simons Scholars, and developing and implementing outreach webinars.
2. Plan and lead the Office for Graduate Student Engagement and Development Fellows’ group meetings.
3. Plan and coordinate the activities that the fellows will develop and implement throughout the academic year around: Mentoring and Networking, Communications, First Year Focus, Academic and Professional Development, Social Justice, and New Haven Community Engagement.
4. Plan and implement Preview Days.
5. Plan and implement virtual Recruitment Days.
6. Assist with the logistics for the Annual Yale Bouchet Conference on Graduate Education.
7. Assist with tasks associated with the National Bouchet Graduate Honor Society (BGHS), including, but not limited to, maintaining the Bouchet Connect website and enhancing engagement across the platform.
8. Serve as the Yale liaison for national academic consortia, including, but not limited to, the Leadership Alliance and the Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers (IRT). Other duties as needed.

Required Education and Experience

Masters degree and five years of experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department. University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).