Assistant Dean of Engineering, Student Recruitment and Retention

Merrimack College is a selective, private college in a beautiful, residential setting — just minutes from Boston,Massachusetts.

Merrimack Collegeseeks an innovative and student-centered leader to serve as the Assistant Dean of Engineering, focused on student recruitment and retention in the School of Engineering and Computational Sciences(ECS). This 12-month administrative appointment plays a pivotal role in advancing student recruitment, engagement, and retentionacross all ECS programs and will serve as Director of the Innovation through Engineering and Computing (iTEC) Scholars Program—a flagship initiative supporting success for students pursuing degrees in engineering, computing, and related fields.

The Assistant Dean will lead efforts to attract, support, andretain diverse and talented students, strengthen partnerships withlocal schools, and create meaningful engagement opportunities that connect students to faculty, peers, and career pathways. The position includes teaching one course per semester aligned with the candidate’s background and expertise.

The Assistant Dean will lead efforts to enhance recruitment, engagement, and student successacross the School of Engineering and Computational Sciences. Primary areas of responsibility include:

• Provide vision and strategic oversight for the iTEC Scholars Program, including recruitment, community-building, and academic success initiatives.
• Coordinate mentoring, advising, and professional development opportunities that foster belonging and student persistence.

• Develop and implement strategies to recruit prospectiveengineering and computing students, with a focus on building relationships with local high schools, community colleges, and STEMorganizations.
• Organize outreach events, summer camps, and pre-collegeexperiences that highlight the value and rigor of ECSprograms.
• Partner with the Admissions and Marketing teams to promote ECSprograms through targeted communications and campus visits.

• Collaborate with faculty and staff to strengthen the student experience from first-year onboarding through graduation.
• Design and support initiatives that enhance student connection,academic success, and professional readiness.
• Work closely with the Office of Student Success to track progress, identify at-risk students, and implement proactiveretention strategies.

• Teach one Engineering course per semester in the candidate’sarea of expertise.
• Serve as a bridge between academic and student support units,aligning curricular and co-curricular opportunities to support student growth.
• Contribute to data collection, assessment, and reporting related to recruitment and retention outcomes.

• Master’s degree in engineering or a closely related field.
• At least three years of experience in higher education, STEM education, or student success programming.
• Demonstrated success in student recruitment, engagement, orretention initiatives.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

• PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.
• Experience developing or managing educational outreach orpre-college programs.
• Background in teaching or mentoring students in engineering,computing, or related disciplines.

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position,citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinianmission and our values.
• Teaching Statement
• Contact information for three professional references

This is an on-campus position asemployees…