Position Information

Posting Number 20113018

Position Title Associate Dean

FTE 1.0

Position Type Staff

Department Honors Program Dept

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

Under the supervision of the dean of the honors college, the associate dean of honors will provide overall leadership and program opportunities for honors students in collaboration with all other colleges on campus. The associate dean will work closely with the dean, the Office of Student Affairs, Office of Admissions, and Enrollment Management to support student development, academic achievement, and the College’s vision, mission, and goals in the pursuit of excellence.

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:

• Honors College Program Support. Leads and manages multiple scholarship opportunities and programming involved with those scholarships. • Strong commitment to a student-centered approach, focusing on individual student needs and success.

• Leadership and Strategic Planning. Assists the Dean with the overall mission and vision of the honors college, ensuring success with all initiatives. • Develops initiatives that promote student success and foster student collaboration. • Collaborates with the Dean in support of strategic planning, faculty and staff development, finance and budget.

• Curriculum Planning. Leads initiatives that support the honors curriculum, with particular attention to the current and future educational and/or employment needs of students. 15% LU Job Description Form v.23.02 • Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating student success programs and initiatives

• Student Engagement. Engages with students for academic support and activities that support and enhance student learning experiences. • Recruits and retains highly qualified students by developing recruitment plans.

• Collaboration and Partnership Development: Experience in building effective partnerships with various stakeholders, including faculty, industry partners, and community organizations, to enhance student opportunities.

• Professional Learning. Partakes in professional learning opportunities in honors; may attend conferences and will teach undergraduate honors courses.

• Research Development. Demonstrated success in research and scholarship with focus on enhancing research opportunities for students.

  Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform occasional lifting/carrying of 10-15 pounds.

  Job Conditions:

• This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. The role may occasionally require travel to attend meetings or events and could involve working outside regular hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet student and programming needs. The Associate Dean must manage a student-centered environment, handle all situations with dignity, and support various student populations while adhering to confidentiality regulations ( HIPAA , FERPA ).

  Who We Are:

Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits:

• Health, dental & vision insurance 

• Life insurance

• State of Texas Retirement plans

• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.

• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.   

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University (https://www.lamar.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/insurance.html)

Minimum Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a field by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

• Previous experience in curriculum or program development

• Minimum 8 years of higher education work experience, with 3-5 years of administrative experience in some capacity over time (chair, director, associate dean, etc.).

• Must have demonstrated excellence in teaching and college programming experience.

• Engagement in interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary scholarship, teaching and/or service.

  EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in an honors college or honors program (minimum of two years).

• Familiarity with the National Collegiate Honors Council mission, vision, and overall guiding principles.

• Documented success in leading student success programs and initiatives.

• Must be an active listener with excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills and effective in dealing with students and industry professionals.

  Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Salary Commensurate

Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 11/14/2024

Close Date 02/14/2025

Open Until Filled No

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