Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

Overview

• The Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine (LCSVM) seeks a dynamic and collaborative leader to serve as Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.
• As part of the Office of Professional Programs, this is a unique opportunity to lead the recruitment and admissions process for our incoming DVM students, help monitor academic performance and maintain academic standards, and promote student service and support initiatives.
• This role is primarily administrative, with opportunities for teaching and outreach/service.

Rank

• Full-time appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.

Qualifications

Required

• MS and/or PhD in education, educational leadership, administration, or student/academic affairs-related fields.
• Prior service or work history in veterinary medicine or veterinary education is not required.

Preferred

• Demonstrated experience as an educator or administrator in higher education.
• Proven leadership in an educational setting.
• Involvement with student recruitment and admissions, student orientation, advising, and/or financial aid.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

• Strong record of creativity, innovation, and academic leadership.
• Enthusiasm for building programs and creating professional networks.
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Dedication to student and community service.

Responsibilities

• Serve on the LCSVM Executive Council.
• In collaboration with the Associate Dean for Professional Programs, lead the recruitment and admissions process for our incoming DVM students and help monitor academic performance and maintain academic standards.
• Promote and be integrated into our student services initiatives of 1) academic advising and counseling; 2) tutoring; 3) peer assistance; 4) counseling/wellness; 5) financial aid counseling; 6) belonging support; 7) student organizations; 8) information access and evaluation; and 9) housing and residential life.
• Foster a collegial, forward-thinking culture.
• Contribute to teaching, scholarship, and professional and community service.

Work Environment:

• At the LCSVM, you will be part of something new, bold, and exciting.
• Our campus is in Cabot, Arkansas, which is located within the greater metropolitan area of Little Rock.
• Co-located with Cabot Animal Support Services-a national model for shelter medicine and community engagement-- students will enjoy a vibrant, hands-on clinical learning environment where course material meets real world application.
• As a private institution, Lyon College offers the advantage of nimbleness in pursuing and driving innovation.
• This is a rare chance to help build a veterinary school from the ground up-ideal for someone who enjoys fresh ideas and making a lasting impact.
• All faculty positions will be non-tenure track within a rolling contract system in a flexible environment that rewards creativity, innovation and risk taking, individually and collectively.