Colgate University
Assistant Dean for Administrative Advising
Colgate University, Hamilton, New York, United States, 13346
Posting Details
Position Information 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
Location On-Site - 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
In-depth knowledge of student development theory. Experience within a college residential environment and/or liberal arts environment.
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.
Certifications
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:
ensuring students receive effective support while promoting the development of self-advocacy and problem-solving skills; articulating an advising approach that encourages students to achieve a sense of responsibility for their personal growth and academic success; a firm and fair approach is required; effective outreach to students and proactively ensuring students have access to high quality, consistent, accurate and timely advice regarding University policies and procedures and other academic regulations, deadlines, and processes; execution of crisis response consistent with policy and plan; understanding student needs and collaborating with other stakeholders and resource providers to make these needs known; and accurate capture and maintenance of records relating to student interactions, including advising notes; serve on academic-related standing committees; participating in the after-hours on-call rotation with other deans in the Dean of the College Division (approximately one-two weeks per semester); adherence to University budget practices; and; serving on other Divisional committees as requested.
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.
Posting Detail Information Requisition Number 2025S081Posting
Temporary No
Work Schedule Weekdays with occasional evenings and weekends
Job Open Date 09/29/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
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 merit, ability, 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 .
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Are you currently a Colgate employee?
Yes No
* Have you ever been a Colgate employee?
Yes No
* Are you at least 18 years of age?
Yes No
* Do you have a spouse/domestic partner who currently is, or will be, employed at Colgate University?
Yes No
* Please let us know how you heard about this position.
Albany Times Union Binghamton Press & Sun BlackCoachesinSports Careerbuilders.com Cazenovia Republican Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com Chronicle of Higher Education Chronicle of Philanthropy Colgate Employee Colgate Website CoSIDA Diverse Issues of Higher Education HERC (Upstate New York HERC) HigherEdJobs.com Indeed.com InsideHigherEd.com LinkedIn Mid-York Weekly NACWA naviGATE NCAA News Norwich Evening Sun Oneida Daily Dispatch Sherburne News Studentaffairs.com Syracuse Post Standard Utica Observer Dispatch Waterville Times WomenLeadersinCollegeSports.com Other
If you selected "Colgate Employee" or "Other" for how you heard about this position, please provide the employee's name or where you heard about/saw the position. (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Position Information 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
Location On-Site - 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
In-depth knowledge of student development theory. Experience within a college residential environment and/or liberal arts environment.
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.
Certifications
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:
ensuring students receive effective support while promoting the development of self-advocacy and problem-solving skills; articulating an advising approach that encourages students to achieve a sense of responsibility for their personal growth and academic success; a firm and fair approach is required; effective outreach to students and proactively ensuring students have access to high quality, consistent, accurate and timely advice regarding University policies and procedures and other academic regulations, deadlines, and processes; execution of crisis response consistent with policy and plan; understanding student needs and collaborating with other stakeholders and resource providers to make these needs known; and accurate capture and maintenance of records relating to student interactions, including advising notes; serve on academic-related standing committees; participating in the after-hours on-call rotation with other deans in the Dean of the College Division (approximately one-two weeks per semester); adherence to University budget practices; and; serving on other Divisional committees as requested.
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.
Posting Detail Information Requisition Number 2025S081Posting
Temporary No
Work Schedule Weekdays with occasional evenings and weekends
Job Open Date 09/29/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
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 merit, ability, 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 .
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Are you currently a Colgate employee?
Yes No
* Have you ever been a Colgate employee?
Yes No
* Are you at least 18 years of age?
Yes No
* Do you have a spouse/domestic partner who currently is, or will be, employed at Colgate University?
Yes No
* Please let us know how you heard about this position.
Albany Times Union Binghamton Press & Sun BlackCoachesinSports Careerbuilders.com Cazenovia Republican Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com Chronicle of Higher Education Chronicle of Philanthropy Colgate Employee Colgate Website CoSIDA Diverse Issues of Higher Education HERC (Upstate New York HERC) HigherEdJobs.com Indeed.com InsideHigherEd.com LinkedIn Mid-York Weekly NACWA naviGATE NCAA News Norwich Evening Sun Oneida Daily Dispatch Sherburne News Studentaffairs.com Syracuse Post Standard Utica Observer Dispatch Waterville Times WomenLeadersinCollegeSports.com Other
If you selected "Colgate Employee" or "Other" for how you heard about this position, please provide the employee's name or where you heard about/saw the position. (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume Cover Letter
Optional Documents