Associate Dean for Student Experience and Success
Application deadline: Open until filled
Senior Consultant: Jerry Israel
Jerry.Israel@academicsearch.org
Associate Consultant: Christy Scott
Christy.Scott@academicsearch.org
The City University of New York (CUNY) – School of Professional Studies (SPS) seeks an Associate Dean for Student Experience and Success (AD) to provide leadership that ensures the delivery of an exceptional and transformative online student experience and to support retention and degree attainment across all programs. The Associate Dean serves as the Chief Student Affairs Officer and will lead the student experience and engagement strategy, academic support and advising, student support services, student satisfaction, stakeholder engagement, assessment and reporting, and oversight and development of the Student Affairs team.
Reporting to the School’s Dean, Dr. Lisa R. Braverman, who brings a wealth of vision and expertise to the School since joining CUNY SPS in 2023, the AD will serve as a member of the CUNY SPS senior leadership team and will join a dynamic team committed to implementing innovative strategies for advancing an excellent student experience within CUNY’s only fully online campus. While the CEO of SPS is titled Dean, s/he functions similarly to a college president within CUNY. The title of Associate Dean at CUNY SPS therefore signifies a senior-level position, unlike at other institutions where it may denote a mid-level role. The Associate Dean demonstrates visionary leadership and strategic planning, and will represent the school at university level councils, committees, task forces, etc. and serve as the primary advocate, directly addressing online student needs and providing resources to assist them in all matters during the course of their education.
The Associate Dean will be joining the School during a time of critical enrollment growth and will have the opportunity to implement holistic, state-of-the-art practices tailored to support CUNY SPS’ adult online learners. The preferred candidate will have a strategic mindset and demonstrated ability to lead and inspire high-performing teams, including Student Services, Counseling Services, Academic Advisement, etc., and they will demonstrate the ability to navigate complex organizational structures to drive innovation with data informed approaches. They will be able to deliver on innovative projects to continually raise the bar and enhance online student success and satisfaction.
APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS
Academic Search is assisting CUNY SPS in this national search. To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please view the full position profile.
Applications, nominations, and expressions of interest can be submitted electronically, and in confidence, to: CUNYSPS@academicsearch.org.
Applications should consist of:
- a detailed letter of interest;
- a complete curriculum vitae (CV);
- the names and contact information (phone and email) of five professional references, none of whom will be contacted without prior notification to the candidate.
The position is open until filled with ongoing review.
Confidential discussions about this opportunity may be arranged by contacting senior consultant Jerry Israel (jerry.israel@academicsearch.org).
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Salary commensurate with education and experience between $155,000 and $165,000.
CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
