Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

Lyon College; Cabot (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lyon College's School of Veterinary Medicine invites a dynamic leader to become Assistant Dean of Student Affairs. The role focuses on recruitment and admissions for DVM students, monitoring academic performance, and advancing student services across advising, counseling, tutoring, financial aid, and housing.

The position is non-clinical, with teaching and outreach opportunities, and sits on the LCSVM Executive Council.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education leadership and administration.
• Involvement with recruitment, admissions, orientation, advising, and financial aid preferred.
• Ability to lead programs, develop networks, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the LCSVM Executive Council.
• Lead recruitment and admissions for incoming DVM students and monitor academic standards.
• Promote and integrate student services: advising, tutoring, counseling, financial aid, belonging, housing.
• Foster a collegial, forward-thinking culture and contribute to teaching and scholarship.

Skills

Educational leadership

Recruitment & admissions

Student advising

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

MS and/or PhD in education or related field

Job description

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

Overview

• The Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine (LCSVM) seeks a dynamic and collaborative leader to serve as Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.
• As part of the Office of Professional Programs, this is a unique opportunity to lead the recruitment and admissions process for our incoming DVM students, help monitor academic performance and maintain academic standards, and promote student service and support initiatives.
• This role is primarily administrative, with opportunities for teaching and outreach/service.

Rank

• Full-time appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.

Qualifications

Required

• MS and/or PhD in education, educational leadership, administration, or student/academic affairs-related fields.
• Prior service or work history in veterinary medicine or veterinary education is not required.

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience as an educator or administrator in higher education.
• Proven leadership in an educational setting.
• Involvement with student recruitment and admissions, student orientation, advising, and/or financial aid.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

• Strong record of creativity, innovation, and academic leadership.
• Enthusiasm for building programs and creating professional networks.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Dedication to student and community service.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the LCSVM Executive Council.
• In collaboration with the Associate Dean for Professional Programs, lead the recruitment and admissions process for our incoming DVM students and help monitor academic performance and maintain academic standards.
• Promote and be integrated into our student services initiatives of 1) academic advising and counseling; 2) tutoring; 3) peer assistance; 4) counseling/wellness; 5) financial aid counseling; 6) belonging support; 7) student organizations; 8) information access and evaluation; and 9) housing and residential life.
• Foster a collegial, forward-thinking culture.
• Contribute to teaching, scholarship, and professional and community service.

Work Environment

• At the LCSVM, you will be part of something new, bold, and exciting.
• Our campus is in Cabot, Arkansas, which is located within the greater metropolitan area of Little Rock.
• Co-located with Cabot Animal Support Services-a national model for shelter medicine and community engagement-- students will enjoy a vibrant, hands-on clinical learning environment where course material meets real world application.
• As a private institution, Lyon College offers the advantage of nimbleness in pursuing and driving innovation.
• This is a rare chance to help build a veterinary school from the ground up-ideal for someone who enjoys fresh ideas and making a lasting impact.
• All faculty positions will be non-tenure track within a rolling contract system in a flexible environment that rewards creativity, innovation and risk taking, individually and collectively.