What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Dean for Academic Success position at East Carolina University?
INTERNAL POSTING: Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University.
Leadership and Strategic Planning
Leadership and Strategic Planning
Chairs the Student Progress Committee.
Monitors and tracks predoctoral dental student progress outcomes and develops and implements programs and services to support student success, retention, enrichment, advancement, and graduation.
Serves as the chief advisor on standing operating procedures related to student progress and academic due process for the predoctoral dental program.
Prepares outcome measure data and reports to ensure compliance with CODA standards and for University reporting purposes.
Participates in school-wide strategic planning.
Works with Faculty Council to adjudicate Student Progress Committee recommendations including, but not limited to, student dismissal and graduation.
Maintains confidential records of Student Progress Committee actions.
Serves as a member of the Dean’s Executive Council.
Academic Advising and Support
Meets with individual students who are experiencing difficulty in navigating the predoctoral curriculum.
Advises students on academic policies and procedures, including those related to academic performance and related matters.
Monitors students in academic distress and coordinates support interventions.
Provides strategic consultation and collaborates with predoctoral course and module directors in conjunction with the Director of Academic Success and SoDM Learning Specialist to formulate and coordinate customized remediation plans for identified students.
Provides general oversight and direction for the SoDM Learning Specialist to manage the student tutoring program.
Team Supervision and Development
Leads the Academic Success team, which includes the Director of Academic Success and SoDM Registrar and the SoDM Learning Specialist.
Provides training and professional development opportunities for team members.
Collaborates with the Director of Academic Success and SoDM Learning Specialist in developing sessions to enhance student performance.
Collaboration and Communication
Works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators across the school.
Delivers a monthly report to Faculty Council on Student Progress Committee activities.
Promotes an environment where all students receive due process while ensuring performance benchmarks and ethical standards are met to ensure public safety.
Collaborates with external partners to enhance student success initiatives.
Maintains a strong collaborative relationship with the ECU Registrar.
Maintains a supportive relationship and open communication with students, faculty, and staff.
Works with the Director of Academic Success and SoDM Registrar, SoDM Course Directors and other administrators in compiling yearly calendars for the predoctoral dental program.
Works closely with the Assistant Dean for Dental Education and Informatics and Education team, and with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, to foster student success in the curriculum.
Contingent upon availability of funds.
Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience
DDS or DMD from a CODA-accredited institution or equivalent
Current service as a full-time SoDM faculty member
Five years of prior service as a full-time dental faculty member at ECU SoDM
Five years of prior service as a full-time dental faculty member at ECU SoDM
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation
NC Dental License
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
License or Certification Required by the Department
Special Instructions to Applicant
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter and cv/resume, and three references with contact information.
The candidate of choice will be required to mail two original letters of recommendation to the following address:
Nancy Blackmon (PN SoDM-AAAS)
Employee Support Services
ECU School of Dental Medicine
1851 MacGregor Downs Road
Greenville, NC 27834
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
The candidate of choice will be required to mail two original letters of recommendation to the following address:
Nancy Blackmon (PN SoDM-AAAS)
Employee Support Services
ECU School of Dental Medicine
1851 MacGregor Downs Road
Greenville, NC 27834
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Additional Instructions to Applicant
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date
04/22/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.
05/06/2025
Initial Screening Begins
05/07/2025
Rank Level
Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/85660
Nondiscrimination Statement
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Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
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