Assistant Dean, University College

About the role

The Assistant Dean for University College provides strategic and operational leadership for bachelor’s degree programs, focusing on first‑ and second‑year student success, retention, progression, and degree completion at Prairie View A&M University.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Dean in overall management and leadership of the College, representing University College on committees and task forces.
• Develop, implement, and assess institutional priorities related to student success, teaching effectiveness, and curriculum alignment.
• Provide administrative and academic oversight of bachelor’s degree programs in Interdisciplinary Studies.
• Lead initiatives to improve student retention, academic progression, persistence, and degree completion.
• Manage program recruitment, enrollment, curriculum review, and compliance with state and institutional requirements.
• Supervise hiring, onboarding, and performance review of program faculty.
• Coordinate advising engagement with PV Cares Team academic advisors.
• Administer College financial operations, including reporting and policy implementation.
• Collaborate with university stakeholders on faculty development, student recruitment, and public information initiatives.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least six years of senior administrative experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated experience in student success, academic advising, retention, enrollment management, or related areas.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Ability to use data for decision‑making, program assessment, and improvement.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Experience supervising staff and leading cross‑functional teams.