Job Posting Title: Assistant Dean for Engineering Student Services
---- Hiring Department: Cockrell School of Engineering
---- Position Open To: All Applicants
---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
---- FLSA Status: Exempt
---- Earliest Start Date: Immediately
---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue
---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS
---- Job Details: As a top-10 engineering school with the No. 1 program in Texas, the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) has been a global leader in technology innovation and engineering education for over a century. With 11 undergraduate and 13 graduate programs, over 20 research centers and a faculty community that boasts one of the highest number of National Academy of Engineering members among U.S. universities, Texas Engineering has launched some of the nation's most accomplished leaders and pioneered world-changing solutions in virtually every industry, from space exploration to energy to health care. Situated in the heart of Austin - named "America's Coolest City" by Expedia and "The Best Place to Live in the U.S." by U.S. News and World Report - the Cockrell School embodies the city's innovative spirit. Major companies with Austin campuses, such as Dell, National Instruments, Apple, IBM, Samsung, Google and many others, continue to recruit Cockrell School students at a remarkable rate, launching thousands of successful careers and developing Texas Engineers into industry leaders.
At UT Austin, we say "What starts here changes the world." As a member of the university community, you will be part of an organization that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will have meaning and make a difference not only in the lives of our faculty, staff, and students, but also those who are impacted by our first class academic and research programs.
Purpose As a member of the Cockrell School of Engineering's leadership team, the Assistant Dean provides strategic direction and administrative oversight for programs, services, and initiatives that foster student engagement, build community, and support student success. This role oversees all areas of student affairs within the School, including academic advising and support services, career services, scholarships, student life, and academic support programs. A central focus of the position is on the recruitment, retention, and graduation of undergraduate engineering students. The Assistant Dean collaborates closely with stakeholders across the institution to cultivate a positive, comprehensive, and supportive campus environment that enhances the overall student experience.
Responsibilities - Provide strategic and visionary leadership to advance the mission of the Engineering Student Services (ESS) unit within the Cockrell School of Engineering. Lead efforts to recruit, retain, and support the successful graduation of undergraduate engineering students. Oversee key student success and outreach programs, including the Engineering Student Success Center, Engineering Advising and Academic Support, Engineering Scholarship Office, Ramshorn Scholars Program, Student Life and the Engineering Career Assistance Center.
- Represent and advocate for the needs, interests, and concerns of undergraduate students within the Cockrell School of Engineering. Provide leadership and support for advising and programmatic initiatives that enhance the undergraduate experience. Develop and implement programs, services, and resources that address student needs, and oversee their management and ongoing assessment to ensure effectiveness and continuous improvement.
- Establish and communicate clear goals, objectives, outcomes, and benchmarks that support a student experience aligned with the mission of the Cockrell School of Engineering. Ensure effective budget management and the strategic allocation of resources to advance programmatic priorities.
- Provide leadership and oversight for the effective delivery of student support services, including-but not limited to-developmental academic advising, registration advising, new student orientation, academic support programs, internal transfer, academic standing (warning and dismissal), degree audits, and commencement. Assess and implement effective protocols, structures, and systems to ensure efficient management of these processes. Lead the coordination of crisis response efforts and case management to support student well-being and success.
- Represent the Cockrell School of Engineering on university committees, projects, initiatives, and activities. Foster partnerships and collaborative relationships with university and Cockrell School departments to strengthen student services and programs. Serve as a liaison between students and various university offices, departments, and other key stakeholders.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for undergraduate student issues and act as a liaison with key campus offices including Admissions, Title IX, Student Conduct, International Student Support, and other colleges, schools, and units across the university.
- Lead the development and enhancement of electronic systems and processes that support student success. Oversee the continued implementation of EAB Navigate and design new initiatives that enable proactive outreach to students, promoting academic achievement, timely progress toward degree completion, and career readiness.
- Provide leadership and oversight for the planning and execution of both university-wide and Cockrell School-specific events. Represent the Cockrell School at key events such as Gone to Engineering, Honors Day, Order of the Engineer, Commencement, and other signature programs that celebrate student achievement and foster the student experience.
Qualifications - A Master's degree in Higher Education Administration or other related discipline is required.
- A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs is required.
- Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality support and meaningful opportunities for students is essential, along with a proven ability to develop strategic plans, establish priorities, and achieve defined goals.
- Experience leading and managing teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment, and effectively utilizing resources to support student success.
- Experience in managing budgets and allocating resources effectively is essential.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, while maintaining strong organizational skills, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are required.
- Demonstrated superior verbal and written communication abilities including working effectively with individuals at all levels of the university, as well as with external stakeholders.
- Essential crisis management experience as well as possess of a background in student affairs with a comprehensive understanding of best practices, policies, and legal issues in the field.
Preferred Qualifications - PhD in Higher Education Administration or other related discipline.
- Experience working in a large academic school or college.
- Experience working in an engineering, science or technology environment.
Salary Range - $140,000+ depending on qualifications
Working Conditions - May work around standard office conditions
Physics Tasks - Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
- Use of manual dexterity
Work Shift - Periodic work outside of normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required.
- Occasional evening and weekend work may be required for events or peak periods.
- Periodic travel to conferences, events, and weekend events during the spring semester is required.
Required Materials - Resume/CV
- Letter of interest
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
Employment Eligibility: Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency: The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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---- Compliance: Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
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