Full-Time Dean, Student Performance and Progress

Opportunity at a GlanceThis position provides leadership, support, and direction for Walden University services, research, staff, and resources. Walden University is committed to quality higher education, positive social change, and broad access through distance learning. We offer degrees in education, management, technology, health sciences, social and behavioral sciences, business administration, and information systems.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Office of Academic Performance, ensuring Walden leaders, faculty, and staff make data-driven decisions, foster a successful learning environment, and address barriers.
• Provides oversight for institutional research and analytics, driving an exceptional student experience.
• Provides oversight for inclusive teaching, student retention, and success initiatives.
• Collaborates with university executives to achieve strategic goals and lead university transformation initiatives.
• Works collaboratively with other leaders in the Division of Mission Performance to advance mission and strategic goals.
• Reports to the Vice Provost for the Division of Mission Fulfillment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a data-driven student success strategy aligning with the university's mission to enhance retention and persistence from first year to graduation.
• Track retention, persistence, and completion by cohort and overall student population.
• Identify student success gaps and facilitate interventions addressing academic, social, financial, and emotional barriers.
• Analyze and report retention data to leadership, informing continuous improvement efforts.
• Leverage best practices and increase institutional knowledge across the organization.
• Lead retention programs and student success initiatives across the student lifecycle.
• Collaborate with faculty leadership to develop a strong sense of belonging and academic engagement.
• Collaborate with university partners to ensure a supportive student experience from enrollment through graduation.
• Oversee a holistic institutional assessment approach encompassing student, faculty, staff, and alumni experiences.
• Utilize data analytics to assess student success initiatives and retention efforts.
• Prepare regular reports on student success metrics, including retention rates, graduation rates, and intervention program success.
• Use predictive analytics to identify and prioritize student needs allowing for timely and effective interventions.
• Provide support and resources for Interdisciplinary Research Labs.

Skills

• Knowledge of Business Management
• Teamwork and Accountability
• Integrity
• Strong writing and editorial skills
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Communication skills

Education and Experience

• Earned doctorate in a relevant discipline preferred.
• Excellent record of research publication and presentations
• Experience mentoring faculty and students
• Experience in doctoral education
• Experience developing faculty and student support solutions preferred
• Editorial and peer reviewer experience preferred
• Experience writing grants and working with foundations and agencies preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, team participation, team building, and human relations skills
• Ability to work with diverse individuals
• Ability to creatively solve problems
• Ability to write effectively in both business and academic styles
• Experience with distance learning preferred
• Some travel required

Salary Range $97,253.99 - $175,761.85

Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401k retirement program (6% match); flexible time off policy; 12 paid holidays; annual incentive program.

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