Posting Details
Position Information
Job Category |
Professional/Administrative |
Position Title |
Assistant Dean for Administrative Advising |
Full Time/Part Time |
Full Time |
Division |
Dean of the College |
Department |
Administrative Advising |
Hiring Wage/Salary Range |
$65,000 to $70,000 |
Professional Experience/ Qualifications |
- Professional experience in a higher education setting;
- Demonstrated strong sense of ethics and sound decision-making skills, exhibits mature judgment and capacity to maintain confidentiality;
- Demonstrated capacity to work as an effective collaborator with students, staff, and faculty;
- Demonstrated commitment to educating students and knowledge of student development;
- Demonstrated outstanding attention to detail;
- Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and presentation skills;
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Ability to stay calm and function well in a high-paced office environment.
- Experience working with faculty.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.
- Capacity to work as a member of an on-call rotation and with some night and weekend availability.
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Preferred Qualifications |
- In-depth knowledge of student development theory.
- Experience within a college residential environment and/or liberal arts environment.
- Demonstrated experience in assessment or skills in collecting and/or analyzing data.
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Education |
A Master's degree in a related field and five years of professional related experience or a Bachelor's degree and eight years of professional related experience is required. |
Certifications |
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Offer Determination |
When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations. |
Physical Requirements |
Ability to serve in rotational on call schedule. |
Other Information |
This position is deemed essential under the University's Essential Personnel Policy. |
Benefits |
Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our
Benefits page. |
Department Statement |
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Accountabilities |
The Assistant Dean for Administrative Advising is an administrative position within the Dean of the College division.
Administrative Advising responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- ensuring students receive effective support while promoting the development of self-advocacy and problem-solving skills;
- articulating an advising approach that encourages students to achieve a sense of responsibility for their personal growth and academic success; a firm and fair approach is required;
- effective outreach to students and proactively ensuring students have access to high quality, consistent, accurate and timely advice regarding University policies and procedures and other academic regulations, deadlines, and processes;
- execution of crisis response consistent with policy and plan;
- understanding student needs and collaborating with other stakeholders and resource providers to make these needs known; and
- accurate capture and maintenance of records relating to student interactions, including advising notes;
- serve on academic-related standing committees;
- participating in the after-hours on-call rotation with other deans in the Dean of the College Division (approximately one-two weeks per semester);
- adherence to University budget practices; and;
- serving on other Divisional committees as requested.
This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (
CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department. |
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number |
2025S029Posting |
Temporary |
No |
Work Schedule |
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Job Open Date |
03/27/2025 |
Job Close Date |
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Open Until Filled |
Yes |
Special Instructions Summary |
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EEO Statement |
The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. |
Clery Act |
CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS
The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at:
https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at
cusafety@colgate.edu. |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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