Assistant Dean - Student Success and Outreach

Montana State University; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University is seeking an Assistant Dean - Student Success and Outreach to lead strategic planning and operational support for recruitment, retention, and student success in the College of Education, Health & Human Development.

The role collaborates with college leadership to implement policies, represent the college in university committees, oversee budgets for student programs, and coordinate advising and outreach activities for diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in student recruitment, retention, or advising.
• Demonstrated engagement with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment and retention action plans.
• Coordinate student support services and outreach programs.
• Oversee policies on student conduct and FERPA issues.
• Manage data related to key performance indicators and student success.
• Support advising teams and liaise with graduate programs.
• Represent the college in MSU committees and oversee budgets related to student success.

Skills

Recruitment

Retention

Advising

Policy liaison

Data management

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

Montana State University is hiring an Assistant Dean - Student Success and Outreach. This role leads strategic planning and operational support to enhance recruitment, retention, and success initiatives for undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Education, Health & Human Development. The Assistant Dean collaborates with the college leadership to implement policies and represent the college in university committees.

Highlights

• Develop and implement recruitment and retention action plans for diverse programs.
• Spearhead local to international student recruitment efforts in collaboration with the Dean's office and Admissions.
• Establish comprehensive student support services and coordinate outreach programs such as orientation events.
• Manage data related to key performance indicators and student success with the Office of Planning and Analysis.
• Support advising teams and liaise with graduate program coordinators and the Graduate School.
• Coordinate policies on student conduct, including FERPA and suspension appeals processes.
• Represent the college in MSU committees like the Assistant Deans Council and Suspension Appeals Board.
• Oversee budgets associated with student success initiatives alongside the college's fiscal manager.
• Required qualifications include a master's degree or equivalent, experience in student recruitment, retention, or advising, and demonstrated engagement with diverse populations.
• Starting salary begins at $80,000, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.