Assistant Dean and Director of CARE (Instructional Specialist I, 12 Month Salaried)

Job Title: Assistant Dean and Director of CARE (Instructional Specialist I, 12 Month Salaried)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 61636
Department

Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE)

Division of Undergraduate Studies

Responsibilities

The Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) at Florida State University is a nationally recognized leader in supporting student success efforts for first-generation college students. Housed as a department in both the Division of Student Affairs and the Division of Undergraduate Studies, CARE manages more than a dozen programs and services at the pre-collegiate and collegiate levels to increase college-going and college success. In total, CARE successfully engages over 3,600 college students annually and has earned 97% first-year retention and 87% 6-year graduation rates.

• Serves as a member of the senior management team for both the Division of Undergraduate Studies and the Division of Student Affairs. Participates in strategic planning focusing on student success within and beyond the Division of Undergraduate Studies and Division of Student Affairs. Responsible for assisting in the operational management, leadership, and policy direction for multiple university-wide student programs and initiatives that support student success with an emphasis on students identifying as first-generation college students, utilizing Pell Grant, and/or with lived experiences involving foster care, relative care, ward of the state status, or homelessness. Coordinates the university’s innovative efforts for first-generation student success.
• Leads, develops, and ensures operational and fiscal management, policy compliance and implementation, administration, evaluation, and oversight for all programs and services within CARE. Responsible for strategic planning, overall staffing, academic support, student engagement programs, recruitment/enrollment activities, and grant/sponsored research projects. Oversees the recruitment, hiring, training, and performance management for faculty and staff.
• Provides guidance and direction for recruitment, retention, and other success initiatives for students affiliated with the CARE Department or of strategic emphasis to the University. Responsible for assessing all programs based on retention, progress to degree, and other measures of student engagement/academic success, and provides programmatic reports to both the Dean of Undergraduate Studies and the Vice President of Student Affairs.
• Prepares and allocates the annual Department budget and monitors expenditures for university, state, federal, and project compliance in consultation with both the Division of Undergraduate Studies and Division of Student Affairs Budget Managers. In partnership with the FSU Foundation, leads fundraising efforts to generate additional support for scholarships and programmatic costs.
• Develops and maintains partnerships throughout the university and with both local and national communities to meet departmental and university goals and objectives. Consults with student groups, alumni, parents, and other groups about personal and academic needs of the student population and how to support student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or highest-level terminal degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization
• Minimum of three years of experience working at a college or university or a state higher education coordinating agency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with grant-writing, fund acquisition, and grant management
• Proficiency in basic computer skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and knowledge of student data systems

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in a field relevant to the position responsibilities and will also have all or most of these qualifications:
• Experience working with retention programs and/or academic support services at the university level
• Experience managing and analyzing large student data
• Experience working with student populations supported by CARE
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, develop new initiatives, and manage large-scale division and university projects
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships across departments/units
• Demonstrated management experience working with a large staff
• Experience with Budget Management is preferred

Contact Info

Dr. Jay Terry, Assistant Provost - jlterry@fsu.edu

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Anticipated Salary Range

Anticipated salary is $120,000, commensurate with education and experience.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Note: A cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience is also required as part of your submission.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled. The applications will first be reviewed on January 8, 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.