Assistant Dean for Student Engagement & Wellbeing

Full Time
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Posted
Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Assistant Dean for Student Engagement & Wellbeing

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support

Department
College of Nursing

Overview
The School of Nursing is one of eight schools of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. As part of the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences division, the School of Nursing (Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood) offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university which is the state’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education.

Innovative academic offerings include bachelor’s, master’s, post-masters, DNP, and Ph.D. programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow at campus locations in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood, NJ.

Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Dean for Student Engagement and Wellbeing. The Assistant Dean for Student Engagement and Wellbeing is responsible for leadership and oversight of the programs and support services for all current students within the School of Nursing. Such programs and services include (orientation, student developmental programming, and activities, disability services, referrals to various campus and university resources such as health/counseling, financial aid, athletics, and campus-wide programming, etc.

Among the key duties are the following:
  • Implements the school’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts for all students and assumes responsibility as the school’s liaison to the university for student Title IX matters.
  • Manages their team in guiding faculty and staff through managing students of concern while facilitating the students of concern process.
  • Advises faculty on the management of student behavioral concerns.
  • Collaborates with all offices within the School of Nursing to support student development.
  • Responsible for the management of relationships between the School of Nursing and university-wide student services divisions and departments on the Newark, Newark Health Sciences, and New Brunswick campuses.
  • Possess a breadth of knowledge and understanding of all processes taking place within the Rutgers School of Nursing Division of Student Affairs and work closely with the senior vice dean in the provision of their work.

Position Status
Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift
Day

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, 2023. 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
08

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary
94016.000

Annual Mid Range Salary
119000.000

Annual Maximum Salary
143984.000

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
  • Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • A minimum of five years of directly-related experience of increasing responsibility in a leadership or managerial role that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of strategic planning, team-building, leadership skills, student development, student wellness, and support services.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, is required.
  • The ability to work independently, multi-task and problem-solve is essential.
  • The ability to build and maintain relationships across the school and university is essential.
  • Advanced knowledge and background in student development, student wellness, and support services.
  • Prior experience in managing and supervising staff.

Preferred Qualifications
  • A master’s degree in student personnel services, social work, higher education administration, management, or other related field is strongly preferred.

Equipment Utilized
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Access, and Excel.
  • Will need to have or learn all Rutgers software/web resources.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
23ST0683

Posting Open Date
03/09/2023

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Newark (RBHS)

City
Newark

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated and have received a booster (where eligible) against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Employees who are not eligible for a booster at the time of an offer of employment must provide proof they have received a booster upon eligibility and upload proof of same. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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