Assistant Dean of Student Success
Pasadena, CA Hybrid
$85,000–$100,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
The Division of Student Affairs advances student success by integrating student support services, engagement initiatives, and operational coordination within a cohesive, student-centered framework. The department provides leadership for student advocacy, engagement, retention, and development while ensuring effective administration of divisional operations, assessment, communication, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Through strategic partnerships with Academic Affairs, Admissions, Finance, internal and external partners, Student Affairs works to create an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes student achievement, belonging, persistence, and overall success while supporting the efficient delivery of services and institutional goals. The Assistant Dean of Student Success provides leadership, oversight, and coordination for student success, retention, persistence, and engagement initiatives across Pacific Oaks College. Reporting directly to the Dean of Student Affairs, the position serves as the primary operational leader for student success efforts, ensuring students receive proactive, coordinated, and student-centered support throughout their educational journey. In coordination with the Dean of Student Affairs, the Assistant Dean of Student Success oversees the day-to-day delivery of student support services and works closely with other Student Services and Systems departments to promote student achievement. The position focuses on removing barriers to persistence and degree completion while serving as the operational designee for the Dean of Student Affairs on divisional initiatives, assessment, and cross-functional strategy. The hiring range for this position is $85,000 to $100,000, consummate with qualifications and experience.
What you'll bring
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Education, or a related field.
- Seven (7) years of progressive management experience in student services, student affairs, student advising/coaching, or higher education administration.
- Two (2) years of experience in a high-contact customer service or student support environment.
- Experience implementing student success interventions and retention strategies, particularly related to first-generation students, adult, and online learners.
- Demonstrated experience supervising college professional staff.
- Experience utilizing student information technologies, early alert systems, and student outcome data.
- 10 years of progressive management experience in college student services.
- Experience leading student retention and persistence initiatives.
- Experience in online, hybrid, and nontraditional higher education environments.
- Experience developing and implementing data-informed student success strategies.
- Experience working collaboratively with financial aid, registrar, advising, and other college departments to identify and resolve student barriers to persistence and degree completion.
- Experience with student conduct processes and/or student case management approaches.