Assistant Dean for Student Success and Outreach
Montana State University
Position Details Position Information Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26031 For questions regarding this position, please contact: William G. Thomas III
Dean
william.thomas22@montana.edu Classification Title Assistant/Associate Dean Working Title Assistant Dean for Student Success and Outreach Brief Position Overview The College of Letters & Science is searching for a highly motivated and experienced leader to spearhead recruitment and retention efforts for the College via increased visibility, increased enrollment in CLS courses of study, and increased engagement; and by building and communicating a culture of support and success. Position Number 4C1125 Department Dean of Letters & Science Division College of Letters & Science Appointment Type Professional Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Exempt Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 0.75 - 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary $75,000 annually at 1.0 FTE, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications, and prorated by FTE. Contract Type LOA If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement The College of Letters and Science (CLS), the largest center for learning, teaching and research at Montana State University, offers students an excellent liberal arts and sciences education in nearly 50 majors, 25 minors and over 25 graduate degrees within the four areas of the humanities, social sciences, natural and physical sciences, and mathematics and social sciences.
Building on the great strength of our traditional disciplines, the college provides exciting opportunities for faculty and students at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary inquiry. CLS is dedicated to supporting student success, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing an atmosphere in which discovery and learning are integrated and valued. CLS is at the confluence of intellectual tradition, discovery, and innovation.
The Assistant Dean for Student Success and Outreach works closely with the Dean as a key member of the college leadership team, leading initiatives for student success in the College of Letters & Science. The Assistant Dean directly impacts the student experience and will oversee and coordinate recruitment and retention efforts, program assessment, student engagement, communications, scholarships, and awards. Duties and Responsibilities Serve on College leadership team. Lead local, regional, national and international recruitment efforts for the College, in collaboration with the Dean, Associate Deans, and Department Heads, as well as the Office of Admissions. Build and sustain a college-wide commitment to access and student success. Represent CLS with key constituencies and university offices related to student success, including CLS Ambassadors, honors societies and coordination with the Honors College, other colleges, University and First Year Seminar programs, Financial Aid, and the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success. Oversee college scholarships in close collaboration with MSU Foundation, including managing the College of Letters & Science Scholarship Committee and the corresponding CatScholarship database. Establish and maintain student support services, programs, and activities. Serve as CLS liaison for all student help centers and services, including the Writing Center, the Mathematics Help Center, and other departmental help centers. Direct the CLS Student Ambassador Program. Partner with MSU Advising Commons on coordination of CLS advising efforts. Coordinate and represent the College of Letters & Science in summer orientation programming, MSU Friday events and other special recruitment and orientation events. Oversee recruitment and retention outreach efforts, including printed materials, websites, and social media; serve as point person for CLS communications. Lead committee to evaluate and rank proposals for the College Student Travel Grants program. Monitor, evaluate and appropriately disseminate data, metrics and statistics as they relate to the College’s key performance indicators, to student success and to College operations in collaboration with the Office of Planning and Analysis. Assist with policies and procedures relating to student support and conduct, including FERPA, plagiarism, disciplinary issues, disabilities, suspensions, course appeals, and other issues as they may arise, in concert with the Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Programs. Participate with the Dean’s office in event planning. Serve as the College representative to Assistant Deans Council. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Master’s degree in a relevant field appropriate to the duties and responsibilities of the position, or equivalent demonstrated professional experience. Demonstrated experience in student recruitment, retention, advising, and/or student success efforts in a higher education setting, or equivalent experience focused on student success and retention efforts. Demonstrated experience developing Communications efforts, such as recruitment materials, websites, printed materials, etc. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Doctorate in a relevant field. Professional experience in a field represented by the College of Letters & Science. Demonstrated success in student recruitment and high school engagement programs. The Successful Candidate Will Knowledge of the disciplines and programs represented in the College of Letters and Science and commitment to our vision. A record of positive staff and personnel relations and interactions. A creative and approachable manner that kindles the innovative spirit and teamwork of others. Excellent organizational and conflict management skills. A strong ability to communicate effectively as exemplified by the candidate’s writing, speaking and listening skills. Have demonstrated ability to provide analysis of college and university data to inform evidence-based decisions. Possess personal integrity, vision, and enthusiasm. Demonstrate effectiveness in interacting and supporting constituencies from all backgrounds, including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and other groups. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position has supervisory duties? No Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search. Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on July 23, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Special Instructions EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. Applicant Documents Required Documents Letter of Interest Resume Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
Dean
william.thomas22@montana.edu Classification Title Assistant/Associate Dean Working Title Assistant Dean for Student Success and Outreach Brief Position Overview The College of Letters & Science is searching for a highly motivated and experienced leader to spearhead recruitment and retention efforts for the College via increased visibility, increased enrollment in CLS courses of study, and increased engagement; and by building and communicating a culture of support and success. Position Number 4C1125 Department Dean of Letters & Science Division College of Letters & Science Appointment Type Professional Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Exempt Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining FTE 0.75 - 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary $75,000 annually at 1.0 FTE, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications, and prorated by FTE. Contract Type LOA If other, please specify Recruitment Type Open Position Details General Statement The College of Letters and Science (CLS), the largest center for learning, teaching and research at Montana State University, offers students an excellent liberal arts and sciences education in nearly 50 majors, 25 minors and over 25 graduate degrees within the four areas of the humanities, social sciences, natural and physical sciences, and mathematics and social sciences.
Building on the great strength of our traditional disciplines, the college provides exciting opportunities for faculty and students at the cutting edge of interdisciplinary inquiry. CLS is dedicated to supporting student success, discovering and disseminating new knowledge, and providing an atmosphere in which discovery and learning are integrated and valued. CLS is at the confluence of intellectual tradition, discovery, and innovation.
The Assistant Dean for Student Success and Outreach works closely with the Dean as a key member of the college leadership team, leading initiatives for student success in the College of Letters & Science. The Assistant Dean directly impacts the student experience and will oversee and coordinate recruitment and retention efforts, program assessment, student engagement, communications, scholarships, and awards. Duties and Responsibilities Serve on College leadership team. Lead local, regional, national and international recruitment efforts for the College, in collaboration with the Dean, Associate Deans, and Department Heads, as well as the Office of Admissions. Build and sustain a college-wide commitment to access and student success. Represent CLS with key constituencies and university offices related to student success, including CLS Ambassadors, honors societies and coordination with the Honors College, other colleges, University and First Year Seminar programs, Financial Aid, and the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success. Oversee college scholarships in close collaboration with MSU Foundation, including managing the College of Letters & Science Scholarship Committee and the corresponding CatScholarship database. Establish and maintain student support services, programs, and activities. Serve as CLS liaison for all student help centers and services, including the Writing Center, the Mathematics Help Center, and other departmental help centers. Direct the CLS Student Ambassador Program. Partner with MSU Advising Commons on coordination of CLS advising efforts. Coordinate and represent the College of Letters & Science in summer orientation programming, MSU Friday events and other special recruitment and orientation events. Oversee recruitment and retention outreach efforts, including printed materials, websites, and social media; serve as point person for CLS communications. Lead committee to evaluate and rank proposals for the College Student Travel Grants program. Monitor, evaluate and appropriately disseminate data, metrics and statistics as they relate to the College’s key performance indicators, to student success and to College operations in collaboration with the Office of Planning and Analysis. Assist with policies and procedures relating to student support and conduct, including FERPA, plagiarism, disciplinary issues, disabilities, suspensions, course appeals, and other issues as they may arise, in concert with the Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Programs. Participate with the Dean’s office in event planning. Serve as the College representative to Assistant Deans Council. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Master’s degree in a relevant field appropriate to the duties and responsibilities of the position, or equivalent demonstrated professional experience. Demonstrated experience in student recruitment, retention, advising, and/or student success efforts in a higher education setting, or equivalent experience focused on student success and retention efforts. Demonstrated experience developing Communications efforts, such as recruitment materials, websites, printed materials, etc. Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Doctorate in a relevant field. Professional experience in a field represented by the College of Letters & Science. Demonstrated success in student recruitment and high school engagement programs. The Successful Candidate Will Knowledge of the disciplines and programs represented in the College of Letters and Science and commitment to our vision. A record of positive staff and personnel relations and interactions. A creative and approachable manner that kindles the innovative spirit and teamwork of others. Excellent organizational and conflict management skills. A strong ability to communicate effectively as exemplified by the candidate’s writing, speaking and listening skills. Have demonstrated ability to provide analysis of college and university data to inform evidence-based decisions. Possess personal integrity, vision, and enthusiasm. Demonstrate effectiveness in interacting and supporting constituencies from all backgrounds, including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and other groups. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This position has supervisory duties? No Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Upon completion of a successful search. Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date Close Date Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on July 23, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. Special Instructions EEO Statement Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. Applicant Documents Required Documents Letter of Interest Resume Optional Documents Supplemental Questions
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