Associate Dean, Academic Affairs

Join to apply for the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs role at NMSU Conference Services Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Position Type: Staff Full‑time, Exempt, External Search – Open to all applicants Closing Date: Jan 24, 2026 – 23:55 MST Position Summary Title: Associate Dean, Academic Affairs College/Division: College of Health, Education & Social Transformation (HEST) Department: 320001‑COLLEGE OF HLTH, EDUC & SOC TRANS Appointment: Full‑time, 1.0 FTE, Exempt, Commensurate salary Target Salary: Commensurate with qualifications, anticipated range $175,000‑$200,000 HEST welcomes applications for the Associate Dean for Academics (ADA), a strategic leadership position responsible for oversight of academic units, instructional programs, and student success initiatives. The ADA works collaboratively with a diverse community of nearly 3,000 undergraduates, 1,200 graduate students, 200 faculty, and 200 staff across nine academic units, promoting social transformation through education, research, and community outreach. Responsibilities Provide leadership and oversight for HEST’s academic mission, ensuring alignment with university policies and regulatory requirements. Develop and implement new standard practices and procedures related to the college’s academic mission. Coordinate updates of the university catalog, course scheduling, new degree and program development, and academic policy changes. Assist departments in marketing, benchmarking, and establishing new degrees, concentrations, and minors to support program sustainability and growth. Monitor compliance with accreditation standards and support departments through the accreditation process. Serve as the HEST Higher Learning Commission (HLC) liaison and coordinate the college’s contributions to the HLC accreditation process. Oversee student recruitment, success, and retention efforts in alignment with NMSU’s land‑grant mission. Inform and strategize with departments on student success outcomes, including enrollment trends, retention rates, and graduation rates. Develop and support initiatives that promote access, persistence, and success for first‑generation and other underserved student populations. Coordinate the process for student grievances and appeals at the college level. Provide direction to the college scholarship committee and oversee scholarship award processes. Supervise professional, technical, and support staff and student workers. Oversee HEST student organizations. Collaborate with NMSU Global Campus, Graduate School, Student Success, Honors College, Office of Equity, Inclusion and Diversity, and HEST Diversity Council on college and university‑wide projects. Assist the Dean with strategic and long‑range planning, faculty recruitment, fundraising, and other college‑wide initiatives. Serve on the NMSU Associate Deans Academic Council and other university bodies. Perform duties as assigned by the Dean. Ensure compliance with HLC rules and federal regulations, including FERPA, ADA, and Title IX. Serve as liaison between the college and university administration, community partners, state legislature, and other stakeholders. Coordinate college academic reports to university administration, state, and federal agencies. Qualifications Earned terminal degree in a directly related discipline and tenure or tenurable at the rank of professor. Knowledge and understanding of university mission, vision, goals, and applicable regulations. Strong capabilities in short‑ and long‑term planning, problem analysis, report preparation, and presentation. Excellent interpersonal and organizational communication, both oral and written. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, manage records, exercise independent judgment and initiative, and organize/direct activities. Preferred Qualifications Doctoral degree in an area related to HEST’s degree programs. Tenured faculty appointment at the rank of full professor in a related field (or candidacy for promotion to full professor).  Experience coordinating or administering academic programs requiring data‑driven decision making. Background in leading programs that prepare students for professional workforce entry. Proven record of developing new academic programs and guiding them through accreditation review processes. Demonstrated success in fostering collaboration across departments, programs, and university units. Proficient in academic analytics and decision‑support systems (e.g., Ad Astra, Gray Decision Intelligence, Steppingblocks). Knowledge of relationships between land‑grant universities and state legislative bodies. Evidence of teaching excellence, student success, curricular innovation, and academic program leadership. Special Requirements Not a bargaining unit position with the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Contact Department Contact: Alexa Doig, 575‑646‑3812, adoig@nmsu.edu Recruitment Summary New Mexico State University (NMSU) is a land‑grant, comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research, public service, and outreach. NMSU hosts four main campuses, a range of cooperative extension offices across all 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and offers distance education through the Global Campus. NMSU is a NASA Space Grant College, Hispanic‑serving institution (HSI), minority‑serving institution (MSI), and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. Additional campus info: The main campus in Las Cruces is the 900‑acre campus situated at the intersection of I‑10 and I‑25. Other sites include Doña Ana Community College, Alamogordo Campus, and Grants Campus, each serving specialized educational needs. EEO Statement New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non‑merit factor. #J-18808-Ljbffr