Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant Dean II SPVR of Graduate Programs
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Executive - Deans
Department	School of Business - Cmd
Overview	Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity. The Rutgers School of Business-Camden’s (RSBC) mission is to develop ethical, inclusive, and transformative business leaders. As one of two leading business schools in Rutgers University, RSBC is deeply entrenched as a key partner with South Jersey corporations and communities. Our excellent faculty are subject matter experts whose intellectual contributions enrich academia and the practice of business. RSBC’s graduate and undergraduate programs reflect a healthy mix of on-campus and online programs that develop our workforce and future leaders with the most current business knowledge and practice. Our commitment to diversity is reflected in our students, faculty, and staff, as well as our creation of an inclusive environment that delivers rich learning opportunities and experiences which cares for the whole person. RSBC’s location provides access to more than 30 Fortune 500 companies in the New Jersey-Philadelphia region. The Small Business Development Center and Professional and Executive Education (PEER) units provide value-added partnerships with corporate and community stakeholders that enrich both our teaching and research. The integration of excellence in teaching, research, and service positions RSBC as a powerhouse at a regional and national level.
Posting Summary	The Rutgers School of Business–Camden offers several Graduate Programs, including the Online MBA, On Campus MBA, Professional MBA, Online MAcc, Online MSBA, On Campus MSBA, and Online MSF-Wealth Management, as well as various Graduate Certificate Programs and additional programs under review. The candidate for this position will be responsible for managing the school’s Graduate Programs across the lifecycle of the students in the areas of recruitment, application, academic advising, registration, retention, and graduation. Specifically, the Assistant Dean II facilitates the admission for students in the Graduate Programs, including coordination of efforts with the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, Marketing and Recruiting Team, and the Undergraduate Programs Team. In addition, the position manages relationships with campus-wide offices, including admissions, financial aid, career coaching, and other student and program support services. In consultation with the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and the Dean, the Assistant Dean II of Graduate Programs develops, implements, and evaluates programs policies, and services to meet the needs of students in the following areas: academic, judicial, student life and activities, career development, and/or special populations. The Assistant Dean II evaluates academic credentials; designs intervention programs for students who are experiencing difficulty; and provides academic, personal, and career counseling and advice. Additionally, the Assistant Dean II develops special projects, activities, outreach, and student leadership programs and training; and serves as a liaison to university departments. The Assistant Dean II supervises staff, may negotiate and authorize contracts with vendors within university limits, develops programs, and assists with budget development. The Assistant Dean II works independently within broadly defined work objectives and utilizes a solid understanding of the theoretical and applied bases for the field of specialization. Further, this position functions as a seasoned professional in the area of expertise. This position reports directly to the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs. This individual will supervise the Student Counselors and other Student Support Staff for the Graduate Programs. The position is responsible for preparing and presenting accountability and program progress reports to the Dean, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs, Area Heads, and Program Directors. It is expected that the person in this position will be able to work independently as well as within a team with broadly defined work objectives.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.5
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu .
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	07
Position Salary	Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.
Annual Minimum Salary	88210.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	111651.500
Annual Maximum Salary	135093.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in an area associated with business and/or higher education counseling or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of student development and program management, particularly of online programs. Also, requires a minimum of five years’ experience in the area of higher education; excellent communication skills; and computer literacy.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Requires a bachelor’s degree in an area associated with business and/or higher education counseling or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of student development and program management, particularly of online programs. Also, requires a minimum of five years’ experience in the area of higher education; excellent communication skills; and computer literacy.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree preferred. An advanced knowledge of current trends and theories in academic advising is preferred in this position. Continued participation in appropriate professional development activities, including but not limited to NACADA membership and conference participation is expected. Experience working with undergraduate and/or graduate students; the ability to work successfully and effectively with diverse student populations, including but not limited to first generation, socio-economically disadvantaged college students, commuter and adult students; student learning outcomes, recruitment, and assessment experience; and experience developing initiatives and programs to recruit students and to support student success. Experience with developing and implementing advising strategies to improve retention is preferred.
Equipment Utilized	This candidate will regularly use Microsoft Office suite, including Access database Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. The candidate also regularly uses Rutgers University’s programs, including, but not limited to: RUTADMIN, ImageNow, Course Scheduling System, Degree Navigator, and e-College, among others.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Availability to work evenings and occasional weekends.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2913
Posting Open Date	10/25/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Camden
City	Camden
State	NJ
Location Details

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