Associate Dean for Student Programs and Admissions at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Job Description:

Position #: A01297

Department: College of Veterinary Medicine

Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs)

# of openings: 1

Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Type of Employment: Staff

Location: ASU-Jonesboro

Closing: 10/11/24


Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

Arkansas State University is recruiting for an Associate Dean for Student Programs and Admissions for the College of Veterinary Medicine. The College of Veterinary Medicine is intended to open for the Fall 2026 semester. In a state currently without a College of Veterinary Medicine, the A-State project can fulfill the dreams of numerous Arkansans who wish to stay home for their education as well as attract students from out-of-state.

The Associate Dean for Student Programs and Admissions is responsible for managing student programs and admissions.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage budget for student programs and admissions
• Coordinate recruitment, admission, advancement, and retention of veterinary students
• Oversee student clubs and scholarships.
• Oversee student events, including orientation, white coat ceremony, graduation, awards banquet, and career fair
• Oversee faculty advising and mentoring of students
• Develop and administer academic and admissions policies and procedures for the CVM and ensure compliance with University academic and admissions policies and procedures
• Oversee course and exam schedule for the DVM program
• Manage DVM program support personnel
• Contribute to accreditation reports
• Provide community outreach regarding student programs and student success
• Teach DVM students
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of veterinary admissions
Knowledge of veterinary curriculum
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team
Ability to communicate effectively across CVM stakeholders
Ability to effectively lead others
Ability to manage a budget
Ability to prioritize tasks, deliver results in a timely manner and function independently
Demonstrated effective leadership skills

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as requested and/or needed
Regular and reliable attendance

Other:

Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CST on the position closing date

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM)or PhD in a relevant field

Two (2 ) years of academic administrative experience

Applicants must provide three (3) professional references and a cover letter to be considered.

Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or parts of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

E-Verify Right to Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf

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