Assistant Dean for Administrative Advising

Job Category :

Professional / Administrative

Position Title :

Assistant Dean for Administrative Advising

Full Time / Part Time :

Full Time

Division : Dean of the College

Department :

Administrative Advising

Work Arrangement type :

On-Site (Hamilton, NY) – expected to work fully at the designated campus / office location.

Hiring Wage / Salary Range :

$68,000 - $72,000

Professional Experience / Qualifications :

• Professional experience in a higher education setting;
• Demonstrated strong sense of ethics and sound decision-making skills, exhibits mature judgment and capacity to maintain confidentiality;
• Demonstrated capacity to work as an effective collaborator with students, staff, and faculty;
• Demonstrated commitment to educating students and knowledge of student development;
• Demonstrated outstanding attention to detail;
• Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and presentation skills;
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to stay calm and function well in a high-paced office environment.
• Experience working with faculty.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications :

Education :

Master’s degree in a related field and five years of professional related experience or a Bachelor’s degree and eight years of professional related experience.

Offer Determination :

When extending an offer, Colgate University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to serve in rotational on call schedule.

Other Information :

This position is deemed essential under the University’s Essential Personnel Policy.

Benefits :

Colgate University offers a competitive benefits package, with most benefits effective on the date of hire. Highlights include : medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, paid family leave, health & wellness, continuing education and professional development. We also offer unique perks, such as free parking, gym discounts, bookstore savings, athletic tickets, and access to cultural and recreational facilities. Explore the full benefits package on our Benefits page .

Department Statement :

Colgate University, a selective, residential liberal arts university, seeks an Assistant Dean for Administrative Advising within the Office of Administrative Advising. Reporting to an Associate Dean of Administrative Advising, the incumbent works closely with other deans and directors in the Dean of the College Division. The assistant deans are committed to developing meaningful relationships with advisees and assist in taking ownership of their Colgate experience.

Learn more about Colgate University and the Dean of the College Division by reviewing A Candidate’s Guide to Colgate . In 2021 and again in 2022, the Dean of the College Division was acknowledged by Diverse Issues in Higher Education and Inside Higher Ed as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs.

Accountabilities :

The Assistant Dean for Administrative Advising is an administrative position within the Dean of the College division.

Administrative Advising responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

This position has been designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), in accordance with the federal statutory requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act. CSAs are required to and responsible for reporting allegations of crimes they receive from students and employees to the Campus Safety Department.

Requisition Number : 2025S081Posting

Temporary : No

Work Schedule :

Weekdays with occasional evenings and weekends

Job Open Date : 09 / 29 / 2025

Open Until Filled : Yes

EEO Statement :

The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Clery Act :

CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS

The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported : 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at : https : / / www.colgate.edu / about / offices-centers-institutes / dean-college / campus-safety-staff / clery-compliance . Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu .