Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Programs & Advising - Comm/Info-Administration
- Employer
- The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Location
- Knoxville, TN
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Programs & Advising
The Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Advising leads the College of Communication and Information's undergraduate programs and oversees the College's Undergraduate Advising Center. The Assistant Dean also monitors how University undergraduate decisions and policies impact CCI's undergraduate programs and advising.
Duties overseeing the College’s Undergraduate Advising Center include:
(1) Manage day-to-day operation of CCI's Undergraduate Advising Center and its staff by providing guidance on relevant issues, including coursework for each major, general education requirements, course equivalency evaluation, registration clearing, academic probation, course petitions, course substitutions, late withdrawals, credit overloads, change of grading, drop/add requests, review of degree audit reports for graduating seniors, orientation sessions (summer, fall, and spring) for new students and transfer students, student record keeping, maintaining the data base to track advising and student progress, providing program information to prospective students, and developing advising materials as needed (academic and faculty mentoring syllabi).
(2) Supervise, evaluate and mentor CCI Advising staff & conduct searches for new advisors.
(3) Respond to program and advising inquiries from current and prospective students & parents & serve as initial contact person for CCI's undergraduate program inquiries.
(4) Provide School Directors with advising information about majors' progression.
(5) Coordinate CCI undergraduate student advising for majors, prospective students, transfer students, students pursuing the communication and information minor, and graduating students.
(6) Coordinate FYS 101: The UT Experience for the College.
Duties leading the College’s undergraduate programs include:
(1) Lead the admissions process for all applicants to CCI's undergraduate programs.
(2) Represent and champion College programs at the university-level on various committees (e.g., Academic Advising Leadership Group, Undergraduate Council and General Education committees as Ex-officio).
(3) Serve as CCI's spokesperson for University-sponsored recruiting & orientation events.
(4) Serve as CCI's liaison with University offices, including Undergraduate Admissions, Registrar, Student Success, and other campus advising centers.
(5) Provide accurate and timely information, counsel, and assistance to the Dean and Associate Dean for Academic Programs in decision-making about University changes affecting CCI academic programs.
(6) Oversee undergraduate student grade appeals.
(7) Make recommendations regarding student retention and graduation policies to the administrative leadership team.
(8) Provide leadership on how University decisions/policies impact college-wide undergraduate curricular issues and advising.
(9) Collect undergraduate student data and provide assessment reports to the Dean and Associate Dean for Academic Programs.
(10) Serve on CCI s administrative committee and the undergraduate curriculum committee and oversee undergraduate catalog copy management, changes and revisions.
QualificationsREQUIREMENTS:
This position requires a PhD in communication and information or a related field. 4 years of progressively responsible undergraduate administration and advising experience, which includes supervisory and/or management experience. Demonstrated management skills including knowledge of programmatic assessment and employee development are preferred.
Application materials must include (1) a letter of application, (2) a statement of student advising philosophy, (3) a diversity statement, (4) a current curriculum vitae, and (5) a list of three references.
For questions, contact Beth Cole at bethcole@utk.edu (subject line: Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Advising). Review of applications will begin on December 1 and continue until the position is filled.
Job: Executive/Administrative
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-Knoxville
Organization: Comm/Info-Admin
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Nov 9, 2020, 10:26:23 AM
Organization
Working at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Founded in 1794, the University of Tennessee is one of the nation’s oldest and most storied public universities. Based in Knoxville, Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution includes the statewide Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute in Tullahoma. The university embodies excellence in teaching, discovery, scholarship, research, creative activity, outreach, and engagement. Known as the Volunteers, we lead with a spirit of selflessness, empathy, and courage, and strive to be champions for diversity, equity, and inclusion
UT Knoxville is a Research 1 university with 11 academic colleges and more than 900 programs of study. With an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, our academic programs are repeatedly ranked top in their class. The university co-manages Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the country’s most prominent national lab, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing and materials, national security, and more. We are closely connected with our communities through outreach and extension efforts across Tennessee and through partnerships with non-profits, corporations, and industries—regionally, nationally, and around the globe.
The city of Knoxville is nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The modern, thriving community is surrounded by gorgeous lakes and hundreds of miles of walking, hiking, and biking trails. Situated along the banks of the Tennessee River, our beautiful features an eclectic music scene, internationally recognized festivals, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural activities. Knoxville is located within a day’s drive of Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville, Cincinnati, Memphis, Chicago, and Washington D.C.
Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people. The region houses many leading corporations and organizations, including Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pilot/Flying J, the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Regal Cinemas, along with HGTV, Food Network, and other networks owned by Discovery Inc.
As a member of the UT family, you will be surrounded by top-notch faculty, staff, and students from around the world. You will be part of a diverse campus community that is passionate about changing the world and cheering for the Vols on game day.
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