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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here.

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Associate Dean of Students, Ric Edelman College of Communication, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Apply now Job no: 500934
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial

The Associate Dean of Students will be a driving force in shaping the student experience in the Ric Edelman College of Communication, Humanities, and Social Sciences. This role will champion initiatives that promote student success, retention, and career readiness—ensuring every student has access to high-quality experiential learning, a strong sense of belonging, and clear pathways to meaningful careers. By fostering collaborations between faculty, staff, community partners, and employers, the Associate Dean will directly influence the College’s ability to graduate engaged, well-prepared, and socially responsible leaders.

Position Summary:
The Associate Dean of Students serves as one of two senior student affairs officers for the Ric Edelman College, providing leadership for student engagement, experiential learning, and student support services. This position works across academic and administrative units to align co-curricular programming with the College’s educational mission and the university’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Student Affairs & Support

  • Lead student affairs functions, including academic adjustments, registration issues, student travel, and grievance resolution.
  • Manage policies related to student progression, appeals, and academic integrity.
  • Serve as a point of contact for faculty on policy questions or concerns.

Experiential & Co-Curricular Learning

  • Support experiential learning, internships, service-learning, and applied learning opportunities across all departments, in collaboration with the Center for Student Success.
  • Develop and implement student activities and co-curricular programs that promote retention, belonging, and career readiness.

Partnerships & Engagement

  • Build partnerships with employers, nonprofits, government, and community organizations to expand student opportunities.
  • Help foster partnerships with other colleges and community colleges.
  • Coordinate with the College and student advisory boards.
  • Represent the college at university committees and public events.

Collaboration & Alignment

  • Work with faculty to develop programmatic structures and strategies.
  • Collaborate with the University Advising Center, Academic Success Center, Dean of Students, and other offices to align student support and retention initiatives.

Policy, Assessment & Reporting

  • Develop and implement policies, assessment strategies, and reports to ensure continuous improvement in student engagement and career readiness outcomes.

Qualifications:

  • Doctoral degree in a related field.
  • 3–5 years of academic leadership experience.
  • Must be able to work collaboratively with the leadership team of the College, faculty, staff, and university partners to achieve shared goals.
  • Demonstrated success in building partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Commitment to Access, Fairness, and Respect.

Core Competencies:

  • Strategic and visionary leadership.
  • Student-centered approach to problem solving.
  • Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
  • Capacity to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • Data-informed decision-making.

Salary & Benefits:
In compliance with The State of New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 and 175,000. When extending any salary offer, Rowan University considers many factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, training, key skills, internal equity, as well as market and other organizational considerations.

For eligible employees, benefits include: comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits, extensive accrued time off/paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro. (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).” 

For more detailed information, please visit: https://sites.rowan.edu/hr/benefits/ 

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

Note on STEM-OPT Employment
Please note that STEM OPT employment is not permitted at Rowan University. To be eligible for a STEM OPT extension, the student's employer must be registered in E-Verify and must use the system to verify all new employees. While Rowan University is registered in the E-Verify system, the University does not use the system to verify all new employees, only those that are working on a Federal Contract. This means that Rowan does not permit individuals to work at the University using a STEM OPT Employment Authorization Document as proof of US Work Authorization.
Non-Discrimation at Rowan University

Rowan University is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

For information on the Title IX Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault policy and grievance procedures, please click here. 

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Rowan is committed in assisting all members of our University community in providing for their safety and security.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available on the Rowan University Police Department (RUPD), Clery Act webpage here. 

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as crime prevention, RUPD authority/jurisdiction, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on all our campuses. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University on-campus student housing facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years, including reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act or the "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Police Department.

 If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the RUPD Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or email: cleryact@rowan.edu.