New York University
Assistant Dean for New Students - College of Arts & Science
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Hybrid - New York, NY
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Full-Time
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$95K - $115K
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Other
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February 26th, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
New York University is hiring an Assistant Dean for New Students at the College of Arts & Science. This role leads a multidisciplinary team to develop programs supporting first-year, second-year, and transfer students while overseeing student leadership, development, and engagement. The Assistant Dean also contributes to strategic planning and advises on diversity initiatives, representing the college internally and externally.
Highlights
- Lead and manage advising operations and support services for over 9,000 College of Arts & Science students.
- Develop initiatives enhancing the new student experience, including leadership and engagement programs.
- Collaborate on strategic planning and assessment within the College Advising Team.
- Serve on the CAS Dean's Cabinet and represent the college to various constituencies.
- Required expertise includes academic advising, staff supervision, event planning, student affairs, and diversity initiatives.
- Master's degree in Liberal Arts or related field required; PhD or EdD preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience; 7+ years preferred.
- Strong communication, leadership, data analysis, and organizational skills are essential.
- Committed to supporting underrepresented and diverse student populations.
- Annual base salary range: $95,000 to $115,000, excluding additional compensation.
Assistant Dean for New Students - College of Arts & Science Full Description
Position Summary:
The College of Arts & Science (CAS) is seeking an dedicated Assistant Dean for New Students to join the team. The Assistant Dean serves as a senior staff member of the College Advising Team assisting with the strategic planning and assessment of overall advising operations and support services for the College's 9000+ students. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Student Advising, the Assistant Dean serves on the CAS Dean's Cabinet and represents the College to various internal and external constituencies. This position leads a multidisciplinary team and develops programs and initiatives that support the new student experience for first year students, second year students and transition/transfer students. The Assistant Dean is responsible for all aspects of student leadership, development and engagement as well as fostering an inclusive and engaging community for new students.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Required Education:
Master's Degree in Liberal Arts discipline or relevant field (e.g., Higher Education, International Education, Counseling Psychology, etc.).
Preferred Education:
PhD or EdD in related discipline.
Required Experience:
5+ years relevant experience in academic advising and administration, including staff supervision, event planning and implementation, student affairs, and diversity initiatives.
Preferred Experience:
7+ years related experience
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment. Comfortable engaging in planning and organizational change projects. Superior written and verbal communication skills (with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels) Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, organization, and multitasking skills, along with strong data analysis, and presentation skills. Ability to advise and support underrepresented, minority and diverse student populations and have a strong commitment to liberal arts education.
Additional Information:
Master's Degree in Liberal Arts discipline or relevant field (e.g., Higher Education, International Education, Counseling Psychology, etc.).
Preferred Education:
PhD or EdD in related discipline.
Required Experience:
5+ years relevant experience in academic advising and administration, including staff supervision, event planning and implementation, student affairs, and diversity initiatives.
Preferred Experience:
7+ years related experience
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment. Comfortable engaging in planning and organizational change projects. Superior written and verbal communication skills (with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels) Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, organization, and multitasking skills, along with strong data analysis, and presentation skills. Ability to advise and support underrepresented, minority and diverse student populations and have a strong commitment to liberal arts education.
Additional Information:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $95,000.00 to USD $115,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
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