Apply now to join FAU, where tomorrow begins. For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs. Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account. Position Summary: Florida Atlantic University seeks a strategic, collaborative, and innovative leader to serve as Dean of Academic Success. Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Strategic Planning and Student Success, the Dean serves as a university-wide leader responsible for advancing academic support, advising strategy, enrollment-connected academic planning, and high-impact educational practices. The Dean provides leadership for initiatives that promote student success, defined as student retention, academic progression toward timely degree completion, and readiness for professional or continued educational pathways. The overall goal of the position is to improve undergraduate and graduate student outcomes. This role provides leadership for cross-functional initiatives that strengthen the connection between enrollment pipelines, academic support structures, educational experiences, and student outcomes. The Dean will drive change, empower faculty and staff, and align institutional efforts with university priorities, Board of Trustees’ direction, and state-level expectations, including those of the Florida Board of Governors. This role may include leadership or oversight for units and functions such as: Academic support and learning assistance programs University advising services, advising systems, and academic coaching General education oversight and related academic standards Assessment of student success initiatives and progression supports Undergraduate and graduate academic support coordination Undergraduate research, fellowships, honors, and related initiatives, as assigned Additional responsibilities assigned through Academic Affairs or the Provost’s Office Primary Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Institutional Partnership Serve as a senior strategic leader and principal partner to the Senior Associate Vice President for Strategic Planning and Student Success. Lead and advance a university-wide vision for academic success that connects enrollment strategy, academic support, advising, progression, retention, and graduation outcomes. Serve as a thought leader on integrating AI and emerging technology into the curriculum to ensure students build essential career skills. Develop and implement cross-functional initiatives that improve student achievement for undergraduate and graduate students – including through the Enrollment Management Oversight Committee and collaborations with the Graduate College. Leadership of Academic Success Portfolio Provide direct leadership and administrative oversight for centralized academic success and support functions. Oversee university-wide standards for academic advising, systems, coordination, and student support structures, while partnering with colleges on seamless student-facing experiences. Direct and strengthen the university’s approach to general education oversight, broad curricular policy coordination, and related academic standards. Oversee high-impact practices and collaborate with other units on experiential learning opportunities. Ensure academic support and advising strategies are aligned to the needs of various student populations, including first-year students, transfer students, student-athletes, ROTC students, high-achieving students, and other key populations. Collaboration with Colleges and Academic Affairs Serve as a bridge-builder across Academic Affairs and related divisions to foster collaboration around institutional student success priorities. Partner with the colleges in ways that support and complement shared governance over discipline-specific curriculum, program content, and major-specific advising. Support broad academic policy development and implementation through university-level committees and governance processes. Operational and Administrative Leadership Provide leadership for budget, planning, staffing, and organizational development across the academic success portfolio. Support university-level academic processes and designated responsibilities, which may include matters such as academic policy support, academic integrity appeals, grade grievances, or related functions assigned through the Provost’s Office. Advance a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, review of applications will begin September 28, and candidates are encouraged to apply by that date to ensure full consideration. Questions regarding this position may be directed to provost@fau.edu or 561-297-3062, Attn: Geoffrey Johnson, Assistant Vice President for Academic Operations and Initiatives, FAU Office of the Provost. Minimum Qualifications: Required Qualifications: • Terminal degree from an accredited institution. • A distinguished record of achievement and professional credentials consistent with tenure and a faculty appointment. • Significant senior-level leadership experience in higher education, preferably in academic affairs, student success, advising, enrollment-connected academic planning, or related areas. • A commitment to innovation and professional development for high-performing teams. • Demonstrated ability to build productive partnerships with faculty, deans, executive leaders, and administrative units. • Experience using data, assessment, and evidence to inform strategy, planning, and decision-making. • Strong communication, organizational, and change leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in a large public university or multi-campus environment. • Knowledge of state university system priorities, accountability frameworks, and governing board expectations. • Experience overseeing or partnering on general education, broad academic policy, centralized advising systems, or university-level curricular processes. • Experience supporting both undergraduate and graduate student success initiatives. Salary: $225,000. - $275,000. College or Department: Academic Affairs Location: Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: N/A Application Deadline: 2027-01-31 Special Instructions to Applicant: This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice. This position is subject to funding. All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents. Required Documents: FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted. The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following: a cover letter and curriculum vitae. Transcripts: The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant. Background Screening: Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check. Accommodations: Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711 Florida Atlantic University is Where Tomorrow Begins. As a nationally recognized Carnegie R1 research institution and one of only 13 universities nationwide to also hold Carnegie designations for Opportunity and Community Engagement, Florida Atlantic is advancing discovery, driving economic growth, and preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly changing world. As South Florida's Hometown University, Florida Atlantic serves as a destination for learning, culture, athletics, and community engagement. Through NCAA Division I athletics, world-class performing arts and cultural events, public lectures, gallery exhibitions, environmental education programs, and one of the nation's largest Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes, Florida Atlantic welcomes thousands of residents, visitors, and learners to its campuses each year. From inspiring environmental education programs to providing enriching experiences for retirees, professionals, families, and sports fans, Florida Atlantic is deeply connected to the communities it serves. Through these experiences and partnerships, the university helps strengthen the region's cultural vitality, workforce, economy and quality of life. For more information, visit www.fau.edu. In order to be considered for a position, you must apply through this job website. For more information on how to apply for a position, please review the applicable Applicant Tutorial. To contact Recruitment Services, send an e-mail to jobs@fau.edu. Florida Atlantic University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. If you require an accommodation to participate in any part of the recruitment process, please contact Florida Atlantic’s Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email to accomodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057 or email jobs@fau.edu. For communications assistance, call 7-1-1. Clery Act Information Consumer Information Visit Florida Atlantic's Consumer Information page for more information about financial aid, its campus, facilities, student athletes, campus security, fire safety, as well as preventing drug and alcohol abuse. Paper copies are available upon request by contacting the Office of Student Financial Aid. Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

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