Assistant Dean of Advising I - College of Arts & Sciences

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The largest undergraduate program at Washington University, the College of Arts & Sciences contains approximately 4,600 degree seeking undergraduate students and more than 600 non-A&S second majors and minors; additionally, it engages with pre-college and visiting students. Student Academic Affairs, housed within the College Office, comprises five central functional areas: four-year advising and the first-year experience; student progress and academic success; academic policies and administration; post-graduate and pre-professional planning; and pre-health advising and programs.

The Assistant Dean of Advising I for Pre-Health Advising and Programs provides comprehensive pre-health focused academic advising to undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences. The Assistant Dean of Advising I also develops, coordinates, and executes programs and events that enhance the academic mission of the College of Arts & Sciences and guides students through preparation for application to professional degree programs in healthcare such as medical, dental, veterinary, physical therapy, and physician assistant programs.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a pre-health focused academic advisor for undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students within the College of Arts & Sciences.
• Provide pre-health advising to support student persistence in STEM fields and strong applications to medical school and other health-related graduate programs.
• Interpret and explain to students, faculty, staff, and administration admissions requirements to professional degree programs in healthcare, including, but not limited to, pre-requisite coursework as well as clinical and research experience.
• Identify and help resolve obstacles impeding the academic success of students.
• Analyze students’ academic and personal issues or concerns and provide referral or intervention services.
• Develop, implement, execute, and assess assigned program(s).
• Coordinate, execute, and maintain assigned program(s) at the direction of the supervisor.
• Serve as a project contact person.
• Produce a variety of documents, reports, proposals, or literature.
• Execute daily tasks and track progress of program.
• Collaborate in the design of program goals, including development and implementation.
• May make decisions regarding annual implementation of processes related to assigned program(s).
• May be responsible for managing assigned program(s).
• May train or mentor student assistants, peer advisors, or academic advisors.
• Support the College Office with additional advising, programming, and mission critical priorities. May serve as an academic advisor across areas of the College Office, for example as a four-year advisor, progress counselor, fellowship advisor, and skills coach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
  
  

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).
• Ability to move to and off-campus locations.
  
  

Equipment

• Office equipment.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (4 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

More About This Job

• Knowledge of liberal arts curricula and of concepts, practices, and procedures related to undergraduate education.
• A strong commitment to cultivating relationships with students in the context of a learning environment and to delivering excellent student academic affairs.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal. Audiences should include students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders.
• Sound judgement, high level of maturity, and a mindset for equity and fairness, with a proven ability to handle confidential information responsibly in sensitive situations involving students.
• Ability to thrive in a position that requires independent judgement and to step in as a reliable team member on various collaborative projects as needed.
• High degree of detail-orientation with the ability to see how details fit into and impact the larger whole.
• High degree of self-motivation, organization, accuracy, and productivity with an ability to manage time, meet deadlines, and follow-through on projects in a timely manner with varying degrees of pressure.
• Ability to project genuineness and warmth as a service-oriented communicator.
  
  

Education:

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate, Master's degree

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

Student Advising, Recruiting And Marketing In A University Setting (4 Years)

Skills:

Accounting, Budgeting, Communication Processes, Coordinating Resources, Cost Controls, Deadline Management, Editorial Processes, Finance, Managing Ambiguity, Marketing Strategies, Media Strategies, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Organizing Events, Organizing Meetings, Relationship Management, Spreadsheet Applications, Staff Training and Leadership, Word Processing Applications, Writing

Grade

G11

Salary Range

$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
  
  

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
  
  

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
  
  

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.