Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Advising

Location
Villanova, PA

Work Schedule:
full-time/12-months

Department: 257-Clay Center

Position Summary

Ignite your career
at Villanova University! Each member of our Villanova community brings with them a wealth of experiences that enrich our University and
shift our perspectives. Join our dynamic Villanova School of Business team and make an impact on future business leaders!

The
Assistant Dean Undergraduate Advising sets the strategic direction for academic advising initiatives in Villanova School of Business (VSB)
and provides leadership and coordination for all advising functions. This position monitors the pulse of VSB student issues/concerns,
communicates with constituencies as needed, and recommends and adopts innovative approaches to delivering services as appropriate. The
Assistant Dean serves as the key contact for all parent inquiries, the point person for various University offices, and the liaison with
faculty and academic departments chairs regarding all VSB advising functions.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the
Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The
University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the
University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Consistent with both the University strategic
  plan and the VSB strategic plan, develop and implement the strategic plan and vision for providing an exceptional advising experience for
  all VSB students. Commit to continuous improvement and enhancement of current practices when necessary; remain current with state of art
  advising practices and opportunities.
• Lead and supervise the VSB Advising Team (Associate Directors, Assistant Directors, and
  Transfer Student Advisor), promote effective advising, organize staff training, and coordinate the day-to- day advising operations to
  provide an excellent and comprehensive high level of personalized service to students. Monitor students who have been placed on academic
  probation; meet with at risk students and students in crisis as needed to assist in their progress and success. Oversee the Peer Advisor
  program and the Peer Tutor program.
• Serve as the key contact for parents and respond to all requests, concerns, etc. Serve as the
  point of contact for faculty, staff, and the academic departments regarding advising communication, resolving issues, developing new
  strategic initiatives, etc.
• Serve as the key Clay Center contact for University Offices – Registrar, Bursar, Learning Support
  Services, University Counseling Center, Office of Education Abroad, CASA, Office for International Students, etc. Be well versed in
  University policies and procedures. Collaborate with other University college advising offices keeping them informed of events, deadlines,
  and processes.
• Other related duties and special projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s
  degree required. Master’s degree required in counseling or a related field required from a reputable and accredited institution.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, mastery of advising best practices, creativity, awareness of and responsiveness to the needs of
  undergraduate students, and motivation to grow and improve services to students. Experience in undergraduate student academic advising with
  an understanding of the academic, personal, and professional needs of undergraduate students.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of
  relevant experience in academic advising or related experience with increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent
  communication skills, ability to handle and manage various constituencies, and ability to manage many projects concurrently. Must be able to
  work effectively with faculty and collaborate with multiple program offices within VSB and the University. Must be a team player and be able
  to work independently; must have strong student development and counseling orientation.
• The individual must have a deep
  commitment to the well-being of the Villanova School of Business and the University, a commitment to the University’s Catholic/Augustinian
  heritage, and the advancement of its mission, and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft
  Office, Banner, and appropriate database/CRM tools.

Salary Posting Information

Commensurate with
experience.