Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs leads McKelvey’s Office of Undergraduate Programs, which supports student academic success, retention, and degree progression of McKelvey’s 1,700 undergraduate students. The Associate Dean oversees the undergraduate advising that assists students in navigating, selecting and successfully completing the Bachelor of Science degree programs in Engineering. The Associate Dean collaborates with the Dean, the Vice Dean for Education, department chairs, faculty, and other school leaders, as well as the Office of the Provost, the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of University Registrar, and partner schools across WashU to ensure a consistent, high-quality undergraduate student experience. The Associate Dean also ensures compliance with and implementation of policies and processes for McKelvey undergraduate students. As required, the Associate Dean works in collaboration with the Vice Dean for Education to develop the necessary materials and engagements to support the accreditation of the undergraduate programs.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the Office of Undergraduate Programs, including supervision of staff and management of the operating budget. Oversee the development and implementation of policies, processes, and programs that support undergraduate recruitment, academic progress, and a high-quality student experience across the student lifecycle, including:

  • Lead and advance academic advising innovation across all undergraduate programs, including inter-school transfer advising.

  • Direct student academic success and retention initiatives, including tutoring programs, academic actions, and related student support services.

  • Partner with admissions to support and enhance first-year recruitment, including delivery of McKelvey-specific programming (e.g., presentations, tours).

  • Oversee aspects of the Dual Degree program, including recruitment, admissions, onboarding, and affiliated programming with partner institutions.

  • Lead undergraduate experiential and enrichment opportunities, including J-Term offerings, and scholar programs (e.g., Langsdorf Scholars, McKelvey Research Scholars) and programs such as Business and Computer Science (BUCS).

  • In collaboration with Division of Student Affairs, provide support to student organizations.

  • Assist in planning and execution of major undergraduate events, including new student orientation, Parent & Family Weekend, awards ceremonies, and graduation recognition events

  • In coordination with the McKelvey Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, oversee the operations and staff members maintaining student records and course records, which includes the support offered to McKelvey academic departments, and liaison with the University Registrar’s Office.

• Collaborate across schools and departments within the university to coordinate, develop, and modify student policies, ensuring McKelvey is compliant and updated with current information. Serve as the primary liaison on WashU committees for undergraduate student services.

• Serve as an academic advisor for a pool of undergraduate students in each class, including incoming Dual Degree students.

• Serve as a primary point of contact for ABET accreditation activities and lead assessments of McKelvey’s undergraduate programs in collaboration with the Vice Dean for Education.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications /Professional Licenses :

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Academic Services (7 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Academic Affairs, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Implementation, Decision Making, Experiential Travel, International Education, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership Initiatives, Oral Communications, School Administration, Sound Judgment, Strategic Thinking, Student Affairs, Team Collaboration, Written Communication

Grade

G00

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

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Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO Statement

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