Dean of First Year Experience

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Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Administrator Range E07

Salary Minimum

$100,000.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Position Type

Administrator

Job Summary

The Dean, First-Year Experience (FYE) is responsible for providing strategic leadership and vision in the development, implementation, and assessment of comprehensive programs and initiatives that support the transition, retention, and academic success of first-year students. This senior-level role involves significant collaboration with faculty, staff, administrators, and various campus departments to create an integrated and supportive experience for new students, ensuring their successful adjustment to college life. The Dean, First-Year will lead efforts to create a first-year experience program focusing on high-impact retention and persistence efforts.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Lead strategic initiatives that enhance the academic and social integration of first-year students that align with Dallas College’s goals and mission.

• Provide administrative oversight of FYE including New Student Orientation, first-year success coaching, and other co-curricular programs that support student success in the first year.

• Provide strategic leadership to create a cohesive and supportive environment for first-year students.

• Foster innovation in program development, incorporating best practices and current trends in first-year student success.

• Oversee early alert strategies for FYE students through extensive interaction and collaboration.

• Enhance student engagement and support through success coaching, mentoring, and support services tailored to first-year students.

• Advocate for first-year students, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed within the broader institutional context.

• Provide strategies focusing on academic success, student connection, and engagement, as well as pathways and career alignment activities.

• Provide leadership and oversight for the implementation of FYE Success Coaching, New Student Orientation, and other co-curricular programs, learning communities, and first-year program development with a focus on improving student outcomes.

• Provide direct supervision to the Directors of FYE, NSO, and other assigned staff.

• Oversees a focused team of FYE Student Success Coaches, a central Student Success role, responsible for providing case management to first-year students providing high-impact engagement, advising, continuous tracking, and support from enrollment to the completion of first-year milestones.

• Student Success Coaches are the consistent single point of contact, responsible for helping Dallas College students to navigate their higher education journey towards a meaningful and well-paying career.

• Coordinates and implements strategic initiatives for comprehensive case management for a team of Success Coaches focusing on first-year experience.

• Ensure appropriate levels of integration between success coaching, academic, and career-related needs.

• Manage the budget for first-year experience programs, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources.

• Lead committees and working groups focused on first-year student success and retention.

• Oversee the design, execution, and assessment of first-year experience programs. 

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of first-year programs to evaluate their effectiveness and impact.

• Utilize data and student feedback to inform program enhancement and strategic planning.

• Prepare and present reports on first-year initiatives, outcomes, and future directions.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in higher education, student development, community college leadership, or related field. Official transcripts are required.

• Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative leadership experience in a higher education setting with demonstrated experience in case-managed academic advising and/or success coaching, or FYE programs.

• Current and valid Texas driver’s license required for offsite travel.

• Bilingual and multilingual preferred.

***Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives that enhance the academic and social integration of first-year students that align with Dallas College’s goals and mission.

• Provide administrative oversight of FYE including New Student Orientation, first-year success coaching, and other co-curricular programs that support student success in the first year.

• Provide strategic leadership to create a cohesive and supportive environment for first-year students.

• Foster innovation in program development, incorporating best practices and current trends in first-year student success.

• Oversee early alert strategies for FYE students through extensive interaction and collaboration.

• Enhance student engagement and support through success coaching, mentoring, and support services tailored to first-year students.

• Advocate for first-year students, ensuring their needs and concerns are addressed within the broader institutional context.

• Provide direct supervision to the Directors of FYE, NSO, and other assigned staff.

• Oversees a focused team of FYE Student Success Coaches, a central Student Success role, responsible for providing case management to first-year students providing high-impact engagement, advising, continuous tracking, and support from enrollment to the completion of first-year milestones. Student Success Coaches are the consistent single point of contact, responsible for helping Dallas College students to navigate their higher education journey towards a meaningful and well-paying career.

• Coordinates and implements strategic initiatives for comprehensive case management for a team of Success Coaches focusing on first-year experience.

• Collaboratively with students, faculty, and administration to enhance the student experience for FYE students.

• Ensure appropriate levels of integration between success coaching, academic, and career-related needs.

• Manage the budget for first-year experience programs, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources.

• Lead committees and working groups focused on first-year student success and retention.

• Oversee the design, execution, and assessment of first-year experience programs. 

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of first-year programs to evaluate their effectiveness and impact.

• Utilize data and student feedback to inform program enhancement and strategic planning.

• Prepare and present reports on first-year initiatives, outcomes, and future directions.

• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year. 

• Other related duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression,

veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. 

Position will report to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Success.

Applications DeadlineNovember 22, 2024