ASSISTANT DEAN FOR STUDENT SERVICES (Project Management)

The College of Atmospheric & Geographic Sciences seeks a dedicated professional to lead strategic initiatives focused on improved student mentoring, advising, and career development while helping the Dean and Associate Dean in leading new initiatives to improve college admission, retention, and graduation rates.
Duties: 

• Lead strategic initiatives focused on improved student mentoring, advising, and career development.
  
• Coordinate the A&GS First Year Experience programs and courses.
  
• Teach sections of the AGS FYE class AGSC 1513 “Where the Land Meets the Sky”.
  
• Assist the dean and associate dean in leading new initiatives to improve college admission, retention, and graduation rates.
  
• Lead the planning of student-centric events and coordinate the participation of A&GS in events organized by OU's Office of Admissions and Recruitment.
  
• Assist faculty and students in resolving conflicts.
  
• Supervise the A&GS Director of Advising and NWC Outreach Coordinator in the Dean's Office.
  
• Coordinate the submission of degree program changes and lead the A&GS Academic Programs Council meetings.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience: Master's Degree AND:

• 36 months experience with student services and programs

Equivalency/Substitution: Experience or a combination of education & related experience can be considered in lieu of degree. A one-to-one ratio is used to determine the number of years of experience required in place of a degree

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff
• Must be able to create and deliver effective teaching courses
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to perform basic data analysis

Certifications:

• None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to communicate in written and/or verbal form.

Departmental Preferences:

• Experience in development and implementation of strategies and actions for student recruitment and retention
• Experience in teaching undergraduate courses
• Experience in academic advising                
• Experience in supervising a team of staff and building connections across units of the college and departments on campus
• Experience in organizing student centric events such as graduation and award receptions, and the A&GS Career Fair
• Experience in organizing and leading meetings and giving presentations 
• Working knowledge of OU policies and procedures
• MS in atmospheric science, geographic science, climate studies or related fields

Supervision: 1-5 Staff

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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