Assistant Dean, Student Success & Engagement (Engineering)

NAFSA: Association of International Educators; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Madison is seeking an Assistant Dean for Student Affairs to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to advance undergraduate student success. The role reports to Academic Affairs and collaborates with deans, directors, and central offices to align college priorities and services.

The position includes direct supervision of student-facing units, coordination of initiatives, and ongoing program evaluation to improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs, academic administration, or a related area.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience leading and supervising staff, including managing multiple teams or functional units.
• Experience using data and assessment to inform decision-making, program improvement, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Advises and collaborates with the Dean, Associate Dean, and/or Office of the Provost on critical issues and serves on committees.
• Monitors ongoing assessment and coordinates annual goals and outcomes for programs and services.
• Supports special initiatives and grant-funded programs requiring senior leadership attention.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy implementation

Education

Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs or related field

Tools

Student information systems

Reporting tools

Assessment frameworks

Job description

University of Wisconsin Madison is seeking an Assistant Dean for Student Affairs to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to advance undergraduate student success. The role reports to Academic Affairs and collaborates with deans, directors, and central offices to align college priorities and services.

The position includes direct supervision of student-facing units, coordination of initiatives, and ongoing program evaluation to improve outcomes.