Assistant Dean III for Academic Affairs

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New Brunswick, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $78K - $115K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ April 16th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring an Assistant Dean III for Academic Affairs in the Honors College. The role involves overseeing academic operations, coordinating curricular and co-curricular programs, managing advising policies, and aligning initiatives with the University's Academic Master Plan to support nearly 4,000 high-achieving students. The Assistant Dean collaborates with faculty and key stakeholders, participates in college and university committees, and supports recruitment, retention, and academic success initiatives.

Highlights

Oversees academic operations and curriculum management for the Honors College.
Coordinates academic advising policies, transfer policies, and academic reviews.
Manages enrollment and graduation lists, Canvas course sites, and student success reports.
Develops co-curricular academic programming offered evenings and weekends.
Maintains relationships with faculty, Registrar, Financial Aid, and other student support offices.
Supports recruitment, retention, and graduation initiatives focused on high-achieving students.
Requires a master's degree in higher education or related field and at least three years of supervisory experience in academic advising and program development.
Needs excellent communication, budgeting, public relations skills, and ability to handle sensitive issues with confidentiality.
Preferred knowledge of Rutgers University's curricular requirements for New Brunswick schools.
Salary range from $77,919 to $114,989 with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement plans, and educational benefits.