Assistant Dean for Advising - Graduate School

The Assistant Dean plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Graduate School. This position oversees academic coaching, coordinates admissions and registration processes, and collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure a high-quality graduate student experience. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, and committed to advancing the University mission.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Coaching & Student Support

• Supervise and coordinate Creighton-employed graduate academic coaches.
• Communicate with students, coaches, and graduate program directors regarding admissions, advising, registration, course schedules, and plans of study.
• Provide timely responses to student inquiries via phone, email, and in person.
• Ensure quality control among internal academic coaches and third-party online program managers.

Admissions & Enrollment Coordination

• Coordinate admissions processes in collaboration with Enrollment Management.
• Verify completion of application materials and prepare applicant files for review with program directors and external partners.
• Send admission decisions, document admissions activity, maintain student records, and provide registration overrides as needed.

Registration & Academic Operations

• Monitor student registrations for accuracy and compliance.
• Communicate course schedules and program updates with internal offices and external stakeholders.
• Perform degree audits and communicate progress with students and relevant departments.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as a liaison across campus offices including Financial Aid, Global Engagement, the Registrar's Office, dean's offices, and program directors.
• Communicate student concerns and program updates to appropriate stakeholders.

Events & Special Projects

• Support commencement ceremonies, receptions, and coordination of student and faculty awards.
• Assist dean's offices with graduate projects and other initiatives as needed.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in higher education or a related field.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret data and inform decision-making.

Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven institution dedicated to academic excellence, student success, and the development of the whole person. You will play a vital role in shaping the graduate student experience while working collaboratively across a vibrant campus community. Creighton offers excellent benefits and a collaborative, team-oriented environment with colleagues who support one another's success.