Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs (Student Services Leader)
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Application
Details
Posted: 18-Mar-23
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana,
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 305417
Department
SCHOOL OF NURSING (IN-NURS-IUINA)
Department Information
IU School of Nursing has an exciting opportunity for highly qualified staff who want to make a difference by working for an educational institution that is changing the face of healthcare in the State of Indiana. Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON) was established in 1914 with the opening of Long Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. The School unites to form a core structure with four locations: Indianapolis, Bloomington, Fort Wayne and Columbus. Over 22,500 alumni across the globe are empowered to be leaders in clinical practice, research, education, and innovation, and our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Trust, and Dialogue form the foundation of the work that we do. These same core values drive our commitment to diversity, which includes promoting an educational environment that values, respects, and reflects a global view of diversity. The culture of the IUSON is collegial and professional.
The future plans of the Indianapolis campus include a 50% increase in enrollment in undergraduate BSN programs over the next 3 years, an increase in faculty hires to accommodate additional student enrollment and teaching capacity, intentional growth in our graduate programs, enhanced research and funding opportunities and successes, and an increased focus on diversity across our student, faculty, and staff.
Job Summary
The Assistant Dean is accountable to the Executive Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. This position has Core level quality control responsibilties ensuring best practices and IUSON initiatives in the operational area of student services are reflected on the Indianapolis, Bloomington, Fort Wayne, and Columbus campuses.
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Directs and provides supervision to student services teams.
Establishes long-term business plans and long-term strategic objectives.
Responsible for escalated operational issues, including human resources and/or people management situations.
Determines overall budget for student services teams.
Develops business relationships across the university and externally.
Drives innovation, engagement, and excellence within the area of student services.
General Responsibilities
Provides highest level of operational leadership and coordination of assigned staff members to define student services methodologies and standards; provides direction and guidance on high priority student services projects/initiatives.
Establishes short-term business plans and long-term operational objectives, including managing project timelines/deliverables and developing resource plans for multi-project/multi-phase student services initiatives.
Conducts a variety of personnel actions to include, but not limited to hiring, promotion, performance management, and dismissal.
Manages high level assignments and allocation of student services resources, including negotiating and coordinating initiatives that involve staff in other departments/areas/teams; may coordinate large-scale student services projects with wide audiences in support of academic, wellness, inclusion, and safety initiatives.
Makes budgetary recommendations/proposals based on resource needs and ensures cost containment.
Researches and stays up-to-date on new industry student services standards, technologies, policies, and procedures; responsible for the implementation of new protocols/procedures to address business needs.
Works collaboratively with other student services leaders across departments in recommending standards, best practices, and related policies/procedures.
Prepares management reports and summaries for senior administration, executive, steering and advisory committees; acts as advisor to executive committees; serves on various university committees, communities of practice, and task forces related to student services.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
Bachelor's degree in law, public health, public affairs, counseling, social work, or related field
Preferred
Doctorate degree in higher education student affairs, counseling, academic advising, college/student personnel, nursing, education, or other related areas
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
4 years in student services, higher education student affairs, or related field
1 year of management experience in relevant field
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent collaboration and team building skills
Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
Instills commitment to organizational goals
Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Effective conflict management skills
Builds and manages effective teams
Ability to influence internal and/or external constituents
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
Demonstrated customer service skills
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and commitment to cultural competency
Ability to build strong partnerships with students and other university departments
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Multiple plan options for medical insurance
Dental insurance
Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
Additional supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition benefit for IU classes
10 paid holidays per year
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be differences in the working conditions as advertised in our standard job postings (e.g., the ability to travel from one campus to another, etc.). If you are invited for an interview, please discuss your questions or concerns regarding the working conditions at that time.
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.
New employees will be provided with information regarding Indiana University's COVID-19 vaccine policy, which includes the opportunity to request an exemption. To learn more, view our COVID-19 vaccine information page.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator.See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
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About Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
IUPUI, a partnership between Indiana and Purdue universities, is Indiana’s urban research and academic health sciences campus.IUPUI’s mission is to advance the state of Indiana and the intellectual growth of its citizens to the highest levels nationally and internationally through research and creative activity, teaching and learning, and civic engagement.By offering a distinctive range of bachelor’s, master’s, professional, and Ph.D. degrees, IUPUI promotes the educational, cultural, and economic development of central Indiana and beyond through innovative collaborations, external partnerships, and a strong commitment to diversity.