Senior Director, Graduate Student Success & Wellbeing

California Institute of Technology; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltech, in Pasadena, seeks an Associate Dean of Graduate Studies to lead student academic support and personal development for graduate students. The role reports to the Dean of Graduate Students and works closely with Wellness Services, Inclusion and Diversity, Equity and Title IX, Registrar, Housing, and Family Engagement to enhance the graduate experience.

The Associate Dean drives program development, student advising, crisis management, budget oversight, and policy development, while

Qualifications

• Master's degree required and Doctorate preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in student affairs with progressive responsibility.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and advisory capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across offices.
• Experience managing budgets and policy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of graduate student support programs.
• Provide high-level academic and personal advising to graduate students.
• Coordinate admissions processes and crises in collaboration with campus offices.
• Oversee student conduct, grievances, and investigations.
• Manage office budget, grants, and discretionary funds.
• Represent the Dean and graduate office on committees.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling and advising

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Team supervision

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate degree (preferred)

Job description

Caltech, in Pasadena, seeks an Associate Dean of Graduate Studies to lead student academic support and personal development for graduate students. The role reports to the Dean of Graduate Students and works closely with Wellness Services, Inclusion and Diversity, Equity and Title IX, Registrar, Housing, and Family Engagement to enhance the graduate experience.

The Associate Dean drives program development, student advising, crisis management, budget oversight, and policy development, while