Assistant Dean Student Affairs - Graduate College of Social Work

Department
: MSW Admissions Office

Salary
: 93,

Description
:

The University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW), through exceptional education, innovative research, and meaningful community engagement, prepares diverse leaders in practice and research to address complex challenges.

• Hires, develops, evaluates, manages, supports enrollmentmanagement and student services staff and team.
• Oversees the development and implementation of college admission policies and procedures for the MSW program
• Serves as Chair for Enrollment Management and Financial Aid Committees.
• Oversees and participates in the review of applications for Enrollment Management to the MSW program and makes admissiondecisions for the MSW program in consultation with the MSWEnrollment Management and Financial Aid Committee, according toGCSW policies.
• Forecasts and sets goals to meet the objectives of the College’senrollment management plan.
• Updates GCSW current student college webpages and graduate schoolcatalog.
• Addresses student issues/problems and provides support asneeded.
• Responsible for
  • Reviewing petitions
  • Resolving studentproblems
  • Mandatory student reports
  • Student crisis management
  • Following procedures for student grievances
    
    Responding to student complaints and/or concerns
  • Studentdismissals
  • Disaster planning and response
  • Supporting classschedule development
• Updates and implements student policies.
• Oversees Supports new student orientation activities.
• Responsible for Graduation and Commencement activities which include:
  • Volunteer and participant communications
  • Student awards
  • Script development
  • Ceremony planning
  • Graduation Reception
  • Communication with students
• Works to create a welcoming environment in which applicants and students from diverse backgrounds experience belonging.
• Oversees scholarships program and the GCSW Scholarship Committee,including the selection and notification of students for variousstudent awards and work with the GCSW Development staff to develop and maintain sources of student funding. Other activities include:
  • Grant applications
  • Grant reporting
  • Student nominations
  • Research funding opportunities
• Meets with Dean and Associate Dean and serves on variouscommittees and teams including but not limited to Curriculum Committee and Dean’s Executive Team.
• Manages Office of Enrollment Management and Student Affairsannual budget.
• Represents the college on campus matters related to recruitment,Enrollment Management and advising including serving on university committees and serving as a liaison to various university officesincluding Dart Center and CAPS.
• Represents the GCSW at national and state conferences and participates in professional organizations including CSWE, BPD,SSWR, NDDSWA, and NASW.
• Responsible for accreditation reports
• Ensure that implicit curriculum practices and experiences are intentionally aligned with Council on Social Work Educationaccreditation standards, reflect the mission and values of the Graduate College of Social Work, and are in accordance with University of Houston policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

PhD, DSW, or other doctoral degree

MSW

5-8 year’s experience in higher education

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter addressing how your professional experience aligns with the qualifications outlined in the posting
• Three References

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security-sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.