Assistant Dean for Academic Advising-University College
Vacancy #28E219
UNC Wilmington seeks an Assistant Dean for Academic Advising to coordinate all First Year Advising at University College encompassing the following five key components: academic advising, orientation, retention / intervention, professional development, and campus / community outreach. This position includes a wide range of responsibilities supporting first year students’ transition to and subsequent success at UNC Wilmington from the time they are matriculated until they declare a major. Participation in budget management and evaluation of UC staff for all five key First Year Advising components is required of this position. This position requires consistent supervisory and mentoring relationships with UC professionals and approximately twenty-five faculty advisors across campus. Membership on UC search committees and selected university committees is expected. Maintaining and improving First Year Advising also requires direct relationships with other UNC Wilmington departments.
The position requires a master’s degree with a minimum of three years managerial experience in higher education; the individual should possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. To apply, please complete the online application process available at http://consensus.uncw.edu. A letter of application, curriculum vita, and contact information (including e-mail addresses) for three current professional references should be attached to the online application, not mailed, e-mailed or faxed. Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachments are required. For questions, contact Elizabeth Randall at 910-962-3822. Under North Carolina law, applications and related materials are confidential personnel documents and are not subject to public release. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by May 9, 2008. But, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
UNCW actively fosters a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified men and women from all racial, ethnic, or other minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
