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Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please complete the online application and attach the required documents when prompted.

Required documents include:
1. A detailed cover letter
2. Resume

3. A list of at least three (3) professional references. Please provide current contact information, including an e-mail address for each reference provider.

The position will remain open until filled. Complete applications must be received by the posting end date.

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Business Title

Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs

Applications Accepted From

Public: Open to the Public, University Wide

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the online application and attach the required documents when prompted.

Required documents include:
1. A detailed cover letter
2. Resume

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number

2016291T

Department Summary

The Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs in the College of Arts & Sciences provides strategic leadership for all aspects of the undergraduate student experience. This role oversees academic advising for undergraduate students at the college, ensuring high-quality support, effective academic policies, and coordinated student services. As a member of the Dean’s Executive Team, the Assistant Dean partners closely with faculty, department leaders, professional advisors, and senior university administrators to strengthen undergraduate education and address student needs across the College.

The position also provides operational and policy oversight, including academic standing, degree completion, and compliance with university and college requirements. The Assistant Dean manages staff, directs key processes such as student records and curricular review, and stewards an annual budget. In addition, the role contributes to strategic priorities, including retention and student success initiatives, and represents the College on university-wide committees that shape the undergraduate experience.

Position Profile

Assists and empowers students to achieve academic success and social adjustment through a variety of student support activities. Coordinates services including academic tutoring, student learning centers, life skills support and coaching, etc. Shares resources with students through engagement and outreach opportunities.

Level Summary

Oversees the strategic planning and execution of diverse activities within a larger functional area of the institution. Leads and directs significant programs through subordinate managers, setting overall strategies and objectives for the area. Contributes to the development of University-wide strategies. Accountable for ensuring that long-term goals are met and communicating the department’s alignment with institutional objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages multiple departments or functions. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities

Responsible for large-scale budgets and strategic fiscal management for multiple work units or large academic unit.

Problem Solving

Handles significant organizational problems, often with long-term impact.

Independence of Action

Operates with significant autonomy, drives company-wide initiatives.

Communication and Collaboration

Influences and collaborates with senior leadership and internal/external stakeholders to drive organizational goals.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Master’s degree in a related field, 10 or more years of related professional experience, and 7 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a closely related field.

Department

Arts and Sciences, Dean's Office

Pay Rate

The approved hiring range for this position is $80,593 to $108,801. Salary is commensurate with the selected candidate’s education and experience while considering internal equity.

Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at

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Pay Grade

Pay Range

$80,593.00-$138,208.00

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Category

Administrative at-will appointment

Employment Type

full-time regular

Job Family

Academic Services

Job Sub Family

Student Academic Support

Job Level

Job Open Date

03/16/2026

Posting End Date

03/31/2026

Planning Unit

College of Arts & Sciences

Work Schedule

This position is based on the Athens campus, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement of up to one remote day per week after a satisfactory introductory period.

Months

12 month

Campus

Athens

Expected hours worked per week

40 hours a week

Expected duration of assignment

On-going

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.

Nancy Vandeman, vandemn1@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

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