Assistant Dean - Los Angeles, United States - Loyola Marymount University

Loyola Marymount University

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Los Angeles, United States

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Description

The Assistant Dean is a member of the Dean of the School of Film & Television's senior leadership team with primary responsibilities in the areas of enrollment management, student advising, student retention and success, student services, strategic planning related to students, collaboration with SFTV student groups and coordination of student events pertaining to admissions.

The Assistant Dean reports directly to the Dean and works closely with the Director of Operations, the Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, the Head of Production, the Chairs of the Departments, and the Directors of the Graduate Programs.

The Assistant Dean will assist the Dean in leading the school regarding enrollment management and growth, evaluation of academic processes as they pertain to student success and retention, strategic planning directly impacting students, especially regarding High Impact Practices (HIPs) and strategy and innovations in advising, retention and graduation rates.

The Assistant Dean is responsible for championing innovation in higher education practices that improve the student experience by creating a culture of support for students through academic exploration and advising, mentoring faculty on best advising practices, supporting student success efforts related to recruitment and retention, and acting as a liaison across campus regarding undergraduate and graduate admissions, student services, student affairs, student events and programming, campus functions and maintaining practices in alignment with university policies and procedures.

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

Primary point person in SFTV regarding enrollment management.
Confirm course offerings for proper student progress to degree and perform maintenance during registration process.
Validate, enter, and/or maintain appropriate restrictions, prerequisites, capacities in consultation with program directors.
Collaborate with Academic Affairs staff, faculty, and the LMU Registrar regarding registration, degree requirements, petitions, and adjustments. Advise the Dean, the Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, and faculty regarding probation and disqualification review.
Create and maintain tools to inform and facilitate scheduling of classes and enrollment management.
Collaborate and advise the Dean, the Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs and the Academic Affairs staff regarding scheduling needs for a complex student population.
In collaboration with the Graduate Recruiter, Graduate Directors, Chairs and Dean oversee projections and enrollment management for all Graduate Programs.
Collaborate with LMU Admissions to plan and execute quarterly Virtual Admissions sessions.
Collaborate with LMU Admissions to plan and execute inperson and virtual events for newly admitted undergraduate students.
Plan and execute First Year Student/New Transfer Student registration and advisement.
Coordinate with SFTV Graduate Council to plan and execute New Graduate Student Orientation.

STUDENT SERVICES AND STUDENT SUCCESS

Assist students with academic policy questions and petitions.
Advise students regarding probation and disqualification review.
Document existing academic student services, procedures, and guidelines.
Create and maintain academic support resources for students and faculty.
Provide registration advice and support to students and guidance for faculty.
Plan and lead group advising sessions.
Perform continuous monitoring of elevatedrisk students. Collaborate with LMU's Office for International Students and Scholars regarding SFTV

- 's international student population.

Assist students with Degree Audit Reports (DegreeWorks).
Analyze transfer courses for currently enrolled students. Advise and approve study abroad planning in coordination with LMU

- 's Study Abroad Office. Monitor students

Manage, supervise, assess, and improve student services and resources, including academic advising, mentoring, retention services, admissions, scholarships, registration support, and student support programs.
Oversee the development of manuals, guides, and other material necessary for efficient and effective administration of student services and resources within SFTV.
Work in strategic partnership with campuswide student success initiatives, such as Career and Professional Services, Student Affairs, Community of Care, and Living Learning Community.

- 's Office for University Bulletin updates.

Supervise and/or direct the work of student service staff in assigned areas, including scheduling work hours, conducting performance reviews, providing advice and counsel to staff on issues of policy and procedure, assisting student staff in the resolution of conflicts, and correcting performance problems. Collaborate with the Dean, the Director of Operations and SFTV

- 's Director of Development regarding scholarships and financial aid.