Assistant Dean III

Overview Assistant Dean III position at Rutgers Business School (RBS) – Newark. The Assistant Dean III reports to the Assistant Dean I for the Office of MBA Programs and supports the school’s mission and diverse student population. The role is part of RBS graduate education, participating in university-wide and school-wide duties such as new student orientations, onboarding, commencement, student engagement, recruitment, and other programs or events as assigned. Responsibilities Provide reliable, general academic advising to RBS graduate students, including program requirements and students on academic probation. Implement approaches to improve student retention through proactive advising, lectures, workshops, and other campaigns. Perform transcript reviews to detect and address anomalies (e.g., transfer credits, reclassifications, E-credits). Verify and assess student records for scholastic standing reviews. Coordinate with stakeholders on student appeals. Collaborate with MBA Program Directors, Coordinators, and RBS departments and campus partners on issues pertaining to academic policies and student advising. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Master’s degree with a minimum of three years of administrative or student advising experience in an academic setting, or a combination of a Bachelor’s degree and five years of experience in college-level academic advising, student services, or a closely related field (preferably in a large university). Experience assessing learning outcomes, student programming, retention, and outreach efforts. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate records; experience working with domestic and international students; commitment to diversity and multiculturalism. Dynamic and engaging communication, personal flexibility, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Understanding of challenges faced by current or prospective students in Business or related fields in higher education settings. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of business curricula and degree requirements. Working knowledge of Rutgers system-wide student information and service delivery systems. Equipment Utilized DN, IMS, MS Office, Canvas, and Salesforce; daily use on desktop, laptop, and mobile platforms. Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok) for communication with students. Benefits Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Benefits vary by position and may include medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; paid vacation and holidays; competitive retirement benefits; educational benefits for employees and dependents; life insurance; and employee discount programs. Working Conditions Position Status: Full Time Standard Hours: 37.50 Work Arrangement: Potential hybrid work arrangement in accordance with Rutgers policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements; flexibility in schedule with approval. Union: URA-AFT Administrative Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment: Staff – 12 month Position Pension Eligibility: ABP Posting Details Posting Number: 26ST1424 Posting Open Date: 07/16/2026 Regional Campus: Rutgers University-Newark Home Location Campus: Rutgers University-Newark City: Newark State: NJ Pre-employment and Compliance All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization requirements may apply per University policy; vaccination proof or exemptions may be requested. Employment is subject to applicable policies and safety guidelines. Equal Employment Opportunity Rutgers University is an equal opportunity employer. It is policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, age, sex, disability status, or other protected status. For more information, see the Non-Discrimination Statement at: #J-18808-Ljbffr