University of South Florida

in Tampa, FL

Type: Full-Time
Posted: 03/22/2024
Category: Other Deans; 1 Academic Advising

Position Details
Dept Number/Name: 0-3881-000 / Center of Academic Advising
College Division: Acad Affairs-Undergrad Studies
Salary Plan: Faculty
Job Code/Title: 9199 / Assistant Dean
Salary Range: $120,000 - $125,000
Position Number: 00011744
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The mission of Undergraduate Studies (UGS) is to advance student inquiry and success by fostering an inclusive and supporting learning environment. Undergraduate Studies focuses on student persistence, engagement, and degree completion. The pillars of Undergraduate Studies are Academic
Inclusion, Academic Outreach & Innovation, Transition & Academic Growth, and Undergraduate Education.
Undergraduate Studies provides academic support services and partners with the academic colleges of all three campuses in the development, review, and enhancement of undergraduate programs. The UGS team with faculty and campus colleagues to ensure academic policies are consistent and aligned with processes and practices. Undergraduate Studies works with the USF Faculty Senate standing councils: General Education Council and the Undergraduate Council. Undergraduate Studies offers the following academic programs: Bachelor of General Studies and the Bachelor of Science in Applied Sciences as well as academic majors in Exploratory Curriculum Pathways, Leadership Studies, and Military Science.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Assistant Dean for Academic Outreach and Innovation reports directly to the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and serves on the Undergraduate Studies Cabinet. The Assistant Dean collaborates with students, faculty, staff and the university community to positively impact undergraduate student persistence, degree progression and degree completion. The person will be responsible for strategic planning, budget oversight and institutional leadership for innovation initiatives.
The Assistant Dean will directly supervise the Office of Academic Advocacy and the Office of High Impact Practices Undergraduate Research. The person will co-lead the Council on Academic Advising collaborating across academic colleges and campuses to provide cohesive undergraduate academic
advising services. The Assistant Dean will partner with academic colleges, Student Success and the university community to identify, develop, and implement policies, programs, and practices that contribute to continued improvements in all areas of undergraduate student success.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the Office of Academic Advocacy (OAA). The OAA unit functions as case managers for undergraduate student success through predictive analytics and intrusive outreach. The team troubleshoots undergraduate student problems by identifying risk factors causing student barriers, and providing coordinated support.
• Supervise the Office of High Impact Practices Undergraduate Resarch (HIPUR). The HIPUR unit connects students with high impact practices with a focus on increasing research and intercultural competencies. The team partners with academic colleges and faculty to increase HIPs courses and opportunities.
• Co-lead the Council on Academic Advising (CAA), providing leadership and coordination for undergraduate advising, analytics, and tracking across the university. Provide a cohesive onboarding and training curriculum for academic advisors incorporating technology and assessment.
• Work with the University Registrar Office, academic colleges, and academic advisors to enhance efforts to ensure academic policies, practices and processes are aligned and students are fully informed. Review effectiveness of those efforts in regard to student persistence, progression, and degree completion.
• Stay abreast and engage in continuing education of digital transformation, digital learning initiatives, data literacy and innovative technologies for academic student support services.
• Utilizing change management principles, establish and provide strategic direction for Undergraduate Studies in collaboration with campus partners for innovation initiatives. Provide professional development workshops and/or trainings on these topics and other current trends for Undergraduate Studies and the campus community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires a Doctoral degree from an accredited institution, extensive experience with academic advising, 3 or more years working at a university comparable to USF, and strong interpersonal skills.
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Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number:
Posting Date: 03/21/2024
Posting End Date: 05/18/20244
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About USF
The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
Working at USF
With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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