Dean Student Performance and Progress
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Opportunity at a Glance
This position is responsible for providing leadership support and direction for services research staff and/or resources of Walden University. Walden University is an accredited institution committed to quality higher education positive social change and broad access through distance learning. We offer degrees at a distance in education management and technology health sciences social and behavioral sciences business administration and information systems.
Responsibilities:
The Dean of Student Progress and Success leads the Office of Academic Performance. The person in this role is responsible for ensuring that Walden leaders faculty and staff are able to make datadriven decisions and foster a strong and successful learning and working environment by identifying and addressing barriers bridging gaps connecting people building a caring community and assessing outcomes. The dean provides oversight for individuals and teams responsible for providing institutional research and analytics for Walden and driving efforts to delivering and exceptional student experience. The Dean provides oversight for the leaders responsible for the Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Walden Universitys initiatives around inclusive teaching and learning student retention and success and belonging and community of care. The Dean of Student Progress and Success work collaboratively across the university with executives and leaders throughout the university to achieve the goals of Walden University strategic plan and to provide intelligence or lead Walden University Transformation initiatives. As a leader in the Division of Mission Performance the person in this position will work collaboratively with other leaders in this area to advance the mission and strategic goals of Walden University. The Dean of Student Progress and Success reports to the Vice Provost for the Division of Mission Fulfillment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership in Student Success
- Develop and implement a datadriven and comprehensive student success strategy plan that aligns with the universitys mission to enhance student retention and persistence from the first year through graduation for all degree levels and modalities.
- Track retention persistence and completion by cohort and the general student population.
- Identify student success gaps at Walden University and facilitate efforts to provide targeted interventions that address academic social financial and emotional barriers to success from beginning to end of the student experience.
- Analyze and report retention data to the leadership team utilizing insights to shape continuous improvement efforts.
- Work across the organization to leverage best practices and increase institutional knowledge.
Student Engagement Retention and Persistence Initiatives
- Lead the development and execution of retention programs and student success initiatives across the lifespan.
- Collaborate with faculty leadership to develop a strong sense of belonging and academic engagement.
- Work with university partners to ensure a cohesive and supportive student experience from enrollment through graduation and beyond.
- Oversee holistic institutional assessment approach that includes student faculty staff and alumni experiences.
DataDriven Decision Making and Reporting
- Utilize data analytics to assess the impact of student success initiatives and retention efforts.
- Prepare regular reports on student success metrics including retention rates graduation rates and the success of intervention programs in the aggregate and diverse student cohorts.
- Use predictive analytics to identify and prioritize student needs allowing for timely and effective interventions.
- Provide support and resources for Interdisciplinary Research Labs
Qualifications :
TECHNICAL MANAGERIAL and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of the Business
- Management Skills
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Integrity
- Strong writing and editorial skills
- ProblemSolving / Critical Thinking
- Communication Skills
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Earned doctorate in the relevant discipline and area preferred.
- Record of excellence in research publication and presentations
- Experience in mentoring faculty and students.
- Experience in doctoral education.
- Experience developing faculty and student support solutions preferred.
- Editorial and peer reviewer experience preferred.
- Experience writing grants and working with foundations and agencies preferred.
- Excellent leadership communication team participation team building and human relation skills.
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds in a collaborative manner.
- Ability to creatively solve problems.
- Ability to write effectively in both business and academic styles.
- Experience with distance learning preferred.
- Some travel required.
Additional Information :
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country the expected salary range for this position is between $97253.99 and $175761.85. Actual pay will be adjusted based on jobrelated factors permitted by law such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Health dental vision life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program 6% employer match
- Participation in Adtalems Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- 12 Paid Holidays
For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.
You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program subject to the rules governing the program whereby an award if any depends on various factors including without limitation individual and organizational performance.
Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Remote
Company Industry
Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Teacher Coaching
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Cordova
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
