Assistant Dean, University College

Location: Prairie View, Texas, United States

Company

Prairie View A&M University is a higher education institution within the Texas A&M University System.

What you will do

• Support the Dean in the strategic and operational management of University College.
• Provide academic and administrative oversight of bachelor’s degree programs in Interdisciplinary Studies.
• Lead initiatives focused on first- and second-year student retention, progression, persistence, and degree completion.
• Coordinate academic support, advising, mentoring, supplemental instruction, student engagement, and data-informed interventions.
• Manage recruitment, enrollment needs, curriculum review, course offerings, learning outcomes, and program compliance.
• Supervise faculty hiring, onboarding, and reviews while partnering with academic and administrative stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in an applicable field.
• Six years of related senior administrative experience.
• Experience in student success, academic advising, student development, retention, persistence, enrollment management, or a related area.
• Ability to use data for decision-making, program assessment, and improvement planning.
• Strong written, oral, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications, with the ability to multitask and collaborate effectively.

Nice to have

• Terminal degree in higher education, educational leadership, student affairs, or a related discipline.
• Seven years of progressive leadership experience in higher education.
• Experience supporting first-generation, historically underserved, or other students who benefit from coordinated success services.
• Knowledge of evidence-based and high-impact practices that promote undergraduate persistence and completion.
• Experience supervising professional staff, leading cross-functional teams, or teaching first-year undergraduate students.

Culture & Benefits

• Staff position within a university academic leadership environment.
• Opportunity to collaborate with academic and administrative units across the university.
• Employment is subject to a criminal history investigation and credential verification.
• Applicants who require immigration sponsorship should consult private immigration counsel; the university will not pay the stated H-1B petition fee, and a Texas moratorium may affect future sponsorship.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume or curriculum vitae and cover letter through the Prairie View A&M University career site by October 31, 2026.
• Employment is contingent upon completion of required background and credential checks.