Associate Dean, Academic Success

3 weeks ago


Minneapolis, United States Adtalem Global Education Inc Full time
Company Description

Walden University, an Adtalem Global Education institution, supports a diverse community of adult learners from across the U.S. and other countries, who seek to achieve their academic goals and make positive, lasting social change in their professions and communities. Walden offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs, for students pursuing a bachelor's, master's, doctoral or certificate. Walden University has graduated more than 174,000 students and is accredited by the .

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Adtalem believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we can work flexibly. Depending on your location, this role may be hybrid or remote.

  • HYBRID - If you reside within 50 miles of Adtalem offices in Chicago, IL, Addison, IL, Columbia, MD, Minneapolis, MN, and Miramar, FL this role is hybrid, requiring office presence three days a week (Tue, Wed, Thu), with the rest of the workweek spent working from home.
  • REMOTE - If you live over 50 miles from Adtalem offices in Chicago, IL, Addison, IL, Columbia, MD, Minneapolis, MN, and Miramar, FL, this role is remote. However, occasional office visits may be required based on business needs, with advance communication for such requests.
Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance
This position is responsible for providing leadership, support, and direction for the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) and strategic leadership for undergraduate general education at 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. This position is located at Walden's administrative headquarters in Minneapolis. This position reports to the Provost and Chief Academic Officer. This Center for Academic Excellence provides university-wide academic support services and resources that facilitate undergraduate and graduate student progress toward degree completion. CAE services and programs currently include the Walden Library, the Writing Center, Academic Communication, and Academic Skills Center. The Associate Dean supervises the directors of each service area. In this capacity, the position provides strategic direction to the CGE focused on providing support for undergraduate students that improves retention and graduation rates.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership in meeting goals and objectives in support of the university's mission.
  • Recruit, hire, develop and supervise staff. Assess the effectiveness and outcomes of initiatives, programs and services.
  • Oversee the development and management of department budgets.
  • Participate in university-wide strategic and operational planning as a member of the Universities Leadership Team.
  • Knowledge of the business and current issues in distance learning.
  • Selection and development of staff in departmental leadership positions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
  • Master's Degree with terminal degree. Preferred
  • 5 experience in higher education, preferably in a supervisory capacity. Required
  • Experience with student skill assessment and remediation. Preferred
  • Prior experience in a distance education environment desirable. Demonstrated success in leading student retention initiatives. Preferred
Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $77,996.84 and $140,851.54. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related 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 Adtalem's Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
  • 12 Paid Holidays

    For more information related to our benefits please visit: .

    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



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