Assistant Dean for Academic Programs & Student Success

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
S06748P


Position Title
Assistant Dean for Academic Programs & Student Success


Department
Liberal Arts


Location
Arlington


Position Status
Full-time


Work Schedule


Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

Salary
Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.


Pay Basis
Monthly


Job Summary


The Assistant Dean of Academic Programs is responsible for curricular governance throughout CoLA and works with the executive team and CoLA's twelve college departments to coordinate and execute the operational and strategic goals of the college and the university to ensure the success of student development initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Curricular & Program Governance

• Shepherds CoLA's 12 departments' curriculum proposals through the university approval pipeline.
• Lead College curricular innovations (e.g., credit for prior learning, microcredential, and online teaching).

Faculty Liaison: Using data informed strategies

• Partner with Department Chairs on course scheduling and enrollment management to balance faculty load with student needs.

Enrollment Modeling

• Harness historical and predictive enrollment data to forecast instructional demand across 12 departments, translating analysis into strategic narratives that guide decisions on course planning and student access.
• Cultivate a shared culture of data storytelling and insight among academic leaders.

Holistic Success Management

• Oversees the development, maintenance, and interpretation of data dashboards monitoring retention, graduation, and post-graduate outcomes across graduate and undergraduate populations.
• Provides strategic leadership by guiding the College executive team and program directors in using these insights to design, implement, and evaluate meaningful, scalable interventions that promote holistic student success.

Academic Policy

• Draft , interpret and implement college-wide academic regulations and degree requirements.

Process Optimization

• Streamline the curricular proposal process through digital workflows and clear auditing.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or terminal degree
• Five (5) years of higher ed administration experience including curriculum mapping.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years' experience with curriculum mapping in a R1 University environment.
• Two (2) years' experience leading data-informed initiatives that improved student retention, graduation, or post-graduate outcomes, including designing, implementing, and assessing targeted interventions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Mentoring faculty and/or staff with emerging data skills in the use of analytics, dashboards, and narrative reporting to support academic programs and student outcomes.
• University regulations regarding student progress toward graduation, graduation requirements, academic eligibility requirements.
• Experience with curriculum mapping; ability to navigate complex shared governance; high emotional intelligence for faculty negotiations.
• Computer literacy with full command of Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with PeopleSoft.

Other Requirements

• Ability to navigate campus facilities to survey use and needs.
• Valid Texas driver's license.

Workplace and Eligibility Conditions

Benefits Eligible
Yes


Benefits at UTA


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CBC Requirement


It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure , you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.

EEO Statement


It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

University Information


The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times' "Best for Vets: Colleges" and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates' salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 - including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas - UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university's strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at .

This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.

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Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies
1


Open Until Filled

Minimum Number of References Required
3


Maximum Number of References Accepted

Special Instructions to Applicants


Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.