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Dean of Student Success

Bryn Mawr College seeks a strategic, dedicated, creative, and student-focused leader to serve as Dean of Student Success.

Established in 1885, Bryn Mawr is a distinguished women’s liberal arts college located on a beautiful residential campus just outside of Philadelphia, PA. Bryn Mawr’s undergraduate college attracts women who share an intense commitment to intellectual inquiry, an independent and purposeful vision of their lives, and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to the world. Two distinctive coed graduate schools, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research, and a post-baccalaureate premedical program, enrich the College community and offer opportunities for advanced study. Over 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world gather on the College’s historic campus to study with leading scholars, conduct advanced research, expand the boundaries of academic inquiry, and prepare for lives of purposeful action. At Bryn Mawr, students choose from a wide array of majors in the sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.

Committed to supporting students in an environment steeped in academic rigor, the Dean of Student Success (Dean) embraces the College’s commitment to a holistic, rigorous, liberal arts education as preparation for life and work, providing both individual advising and broader academic and co-curricular programming. The Dean provides strategic leadership, supervision and oversight to the Office of Student Success which is responsible for supporting undergraduate students as they navigate their academic careers at Bryn Mawr College. The Dean will play a pivotal role in the College’s efforts to retain students by building a culture of proactive support and initiatives. The Office provides direct services to students and implements programming, policies and procedures that support student learning throughout their academic careers and connects them to other resources at the College. It is home to class deans who provide and coordinate academic advising, and to Access Services; First-Year Experience, Orientation, New Student Programs, and THRIVE; Office of Academic Support; Global Education; and Fellowships. The Dean represents the Office on College-wide and faculty committees, partners with other College entities such as the Registrar’s Office, and coordinates with Haverford College. The Dean reports to the Dean of the Undergraduate College and will be a member of the Dean of the Undergraduate College’s leadership team.

A master’s degree is required, and a terminal degree in a relevant field is preferred. Candidates should possess a minimum of seven years’ experience in higher education with extensive experience in academic advising and/or academic support services for undergraduate students. View full position description on DSG's website.

Compensation: The annual salary for this role will be based on a range, starting at $100,000 and commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is also included.

Diversified Search Group has been retained to assist Bryn Mawr College in this recruitment. Screening will begin in early June and continue until an appointment is made. For full consideration please submit a resume or CV and a letter of interest outlining experience relative to the role using DSG’s candidate portal. Nominations and inquiries should be directed electronically to: BrynMawrStudentSuccess@divsearch.com.

Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer that believes diversity strengthens our community. Applications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age or disability. All qualified people are encouraged to apply.