Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Assistant Dean for Enrollment and First-Year Programs |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Administrative & Support |
| Department |
Honors College |
| Overview |
The College is an academic and residential college (a Learning-Living Community) of 4,000 students, and our main building includes an administrative suite, seminar classrooms, 540 student beds, residential faculty fellows, and extensive programming spaces, all of which is prominently situated overlooking both the Raritan River and the Voorhees Mall, at the heart of the historic College Avenue/Old Queens campus. Given the unique nature of Rutgers, we also have residential and programming spaces across the five campuses in New Brunswick and Piscataway. We collaborate with six Schools throughout Rutgers and engage a total of 42 staff and administrators in our work and well over 100 faculty. Our annual applications to the College have surpassed 16,000 individual applicants, and our annual goal is to enroll between 800-850 first-year students. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Dean for Enrollment and First-Year Programs for the Honors College. The Assistant Dean will join the Honors College Dean and Associate Dean in overseeing the assigned portfolios of operations, including the admission process (including recruitment, applications, scholarship selection, and yield) as well as our First-Year programming aimed at fulfilling our goals for student success, which includes new student orientation, a summer common reading program, and several specific cohort programs including first generation and international students, and programs aligned with our undergraduate mission as aligned with retention, success, and engagement goals. The Assistant Dean reports directly to the Associate Dean for day-to-day operations and works collaboratively with the Dean for strategic decision-making and planning.
Among the key duties of the position are the following:
- Supports the Honors College initiatives focused on the recruitment, retention, academic success, and graduation of its high achieving students.
- Ensures that their program areas are among the best in the nation, by being up to date on the latest methods and research, engaging our campus-based partners, and ensuring that the needs of our prospective and enrolled students are best served by both our model and practices.
- Collaborates with faculty, including the Honors Council, Faculty Fellows, and collaborative partners across campus for designing, implementing, and conducting the first-year programs.
- Assists in ensuring that all written content for the College, including web content, external communications, and recruitment and admissions materials accurately and prominently reflect the academic aspects of the College, our partners, and the University.
- Maintains close working relationships with the key stakeholders of the Honors College, including Enrollment Management/Admissions, School deans of advising (for orientation programs and first-year tracking), and other key student-centered offices and supports who can assist in the design and implementation of retention and success programs.
- Develops and implements the Honors College's co- and extra-curricular programming for first-year students by identifiable cohorts, to be offered in the evenings and on weekends.
- Acts as a significant contributor on and in assessment, and recruitment, and as with all other professional positions within the College be expected to participate in College-wide events and activities, such as Welcome Week, Convocation, and more, as assigned.
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
06 |
| Salary Details |
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| Minimum Salary |
82166.000 |
| Mid Range Salary |
104002.000 |
| Maximum Salary |
125837.000 |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
| Benefits |
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours |
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| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
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| Union Description |
Admin Assembly (MPSC) |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Master's degree and at least five (5) years of demonstrated success working in and with various student-facing programs at the university level, preferably in an honors or honors-adjacent environment, to a high level of achievement.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Broad, sophisticated, and proven record of program-building and administrative skill set.
- Ability to be a dynamic individual and leader.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
26ST0609 |
| Posting Open Date |
03/26/2026 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers University-New Brunswick |
| Home Location Campus |
Rutgers University - New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
life insurance, employee discount
Mar 27, 2026