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Job Summary

The Undergraduate Class Dean is responsible for coordinating a holistic and developmental undergraduate experience for Rensselaer students as they progress from Sophomore to Senior year that advance Clustered Learning Advocacy and Support for Students (CLASS), the transformative student experience at Rensselaer. The primary role is to serve as case manager in support of individual students seeking support as they face various academic, administrative, personal, or experiential challenges. The secondary role is to develop a series of strategic class programs and initiatives that are planned and executed that will enhance student success, engagement and affinity group development across the cohort. The Undergraduate Class Dean works collaboratively with the faculty, advisors, and schools and other academic and administrative departments across campus to create an integrated, transformative student experience which promotes student success.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in student personnel or higher education administration, education, social work or counseling.
• Five (5) or more years of professional experience, preferably in the areas of academic enrichment/coaching, case management, triage and crisis intervention and / or behavioral assessment

Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in assessment, tracking, and case management
• Experience developing educational programs for college students
• Demonstrated skills in assessment & program evaluation
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Ability to work in fast paced, rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work with a diverse population
• Planning, organizing and effective time management skills
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Driving

Incidental driving possible, but not required

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff and students.  As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.