Assistant Dean for Student Success and Community Engagement

Jackson State University; Van Winkle (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson State University is seeking an Assistant Dean for Student Success and Community Engagement within the College of Liberal Arts. The role focuses on advancing student engagement, retention, and academic performance across departments, while building strong partnerships with industry, alumni, and community organizations.

The Assistant Dean will collaborate with chairs, recruitment teams, and governance bodies to develop and evaluate programs, manage graduation clearance processes, and

Qualifications

• PhD or EdD preferred; doctoral-level degree.
• 5–7 years of experience in academic support services.
• Experience at an HBCU or similar institution is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work with department chairs to verify graduation clearance.
• Develop initiatives to improve student engagement, retention, graduation rates, and academic performance.
• Collaborate with recruitment and retention teams for undergraduate and graduate students including outreach travel.
• Identify and manage partnerships with industry leaders, alumni, and community organizations.
• Design and evaluate programs focused on student retention, academic success, and career development.
• Review and assist departments with curriculum updates and student success initiatives.
• Monitor and report student complaints and provide solutions to enhance student success.
• Maintain contact with the College's Student Advisory Committee.
• Establish and maintain contact with alumni.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analytics

Communication

Academic advising

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD or EdD

Job description

The College of Liberal Arts Dean's Office invites applications for the position of Assistant Dean for Student Success and Community Engagement.

• Work with department chairs to verify graduation clearance.
• Develop and implement initiatives to improve student engagement, retention, graduation rates, and academic performance.
• Collaborate with recruitment and retention teams for undergraduate and graduate students including travel for outreach efforts.
• Identify, establish, and manage strategic partnerships with industry leaders, alumni, and community organizations.
• Design and evaluate programs focused on student retention, academic success, and career development.
• Review and assist departments with updates to curriculum, policies, and student success initiatives.
• Monitor and report student complaints, grievances, academic challenges, and provide solutions to enhance student success.
• Maintain consistent contact with the College's Student Advisory Committee.
• Establish and maintain a system to communicate with and stay connected to alumni.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• PhD or EdD Preferred
• Previous 5-7 years of experience in academic support services, preferably in academic advising and demonstrated success in developing student success initiatives.
• Experience working within an HBCU or similar institution highly desirable. Ability to use data analytics to identify trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Be capable of lifting 10 lbs. or less.