--- title: Assistant Dean Student Success description: Western University of Health Sciences is hiring for the Assistant Dean Student Success role in Pomona, CA. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/assistant-dean-student-success-at-western-university-of-health-sciences-01a1623d-7b1a-7601-9cad-2da80afa3715 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Western University of Health Sciences as Assistant Dean Student Success in Pomona, CA. Pays $80K per year. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ofgmxj.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Western University of Health Sciences | | **Location** | Pomona, CA | | **Salary** | $80K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 30, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Western University of Health Sciences sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 8 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Western University of Health Sciences. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $100,000 – $174,000 a year (median $120,000). ## Description About WesternU As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture. At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others. Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference. Posting Details | Position Title | Assistant Dean of Student Success | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Position Control Number | 999297 | | Type of Position | Administration | | Position Status | Full-time | | Department | 2001-College of Optometry | | Campus | Western University Campus-Pomona, CA | | Position Location | California | | Job Summary | Under the general direction of the Associate Dean of Student Life and Success, the Assistant Dean of Student Success provides leadership for the College of Optometry’s academic success, student intervention, retention, and professional readiness initiatives. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Student Life & Success, the Assistant Dean coordinates proactive, student-centered systems that help students navigate academic challenges, connect with appropriate resources, strengthen their sense of belonging, and progress successfully toward graduation and licensure. The position leads academic counseling and coaching, early-alert and case management processes, faculty advising and mentoring initiatives, student leadership development, and coordinated support for students experiencing academic, personal, or psychosocial challenges. | | Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Thorough knowledge of student success practices, academic advising, retention strategies, early-alert systems, case management, and student development principles. Ability to establish trusting, professional relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries, confidentiality, and sound judgment. Ability to respond calmly and appropriately to sensitive or urgent student concerns and coordinate referrals to qualified professionals and institutional resources. Strong consultation and collaboration skills for working effectively with faculty, administrators, staff, students, and external constituents. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate difficult or sensitive information with clarity, empathy, and professionalism. Demonstrated ability to design, implement, assess, and continuously improve programs using qualitative and quantitative data. Working knowledge of student privacy requirements, institutional policies, and professional standards relevant to student records and support services. Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, student information systems, learning management systems, customer relationship management systems, and data-tracking/reporting tools. Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism | | Required Qualifications | Education: Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, education, health professions education, psychology, public health, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in higher education, student affairs, academic advising, student success, or a related student-support environment. Demonstrated experience working with students experiencing academic difficulty and coordinating interventions across faculty, academic, and student-support units. | | Preferred Qualifications | Earned doctoral degree (e.g., EdD, PhD, OD, or related terminal degree) and/or advanced training in student success, academic advising, counseling, or health professions education. Prior leadership, program management, supervision, or responsibility for complex cross-functional initiatives strongly preferred. | Essential Job Duties | Key Responsibilities | **Academic Advising, Student Progress & Intervention** Provides leadership for academic counseling, student support planning, and coordinated intervention services designed to promote academic progress, persistence, retention, and successful degree completion. Leads early-alert, progress-monitoring, and case management processes for students experiencing academic difficulty; coordinates timely outreach, documentation, follow-up, and referrals in collaboration with faculty and University support offices. Provides individualized academic counseling and coaching to students regarding academic performance, study planning, time management, professional expectations, and strategies for successful progression through the curriculum. Coordinates faculty consultation related to student performance and serves as a resource to faculty seeking guidance on student support, referrals, academic recovery planning, and appropriate intervention strategies. Collaborates to align academic counseling, learning support, tutoring, diagnostic assessment, workshops, and targeted intervention services for students with identified needs. | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | **Student Success, Engagement, & Well-Being** Oversees the College’s faculty mentor programs, including program design, faculty guidance and training, student-faculty matching processes, participation monitoring, and continuous improvement. Leads student leadership development initiatives, Student Government Association engagement, student buddy programming, and student town halls to strengthen communication, belonging, leadership capacity, and student voice. Coordinates support for students navigating disability accommodations and related institutional processes in partnership with the Harris Family Center for Disability and Health Polic (CDHP). Serves as a student-facing resource for mental health and wellness concerns by providing supportive consultation, facilitating referrals to appropriate University or community resources, and participating in coordinated response to urgent student concerns within the scope of the position. Develops and assesses programs that promote student engagement, persistence, resilience, professional identity, and readiness for the demands of optometric education and practice. Develops and coordinates licensure readiness initiatives that help students understand professional expectations, milestones, resources, and preparation strategies associated with board examinations and entry into professional practice. | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | **Assessment, Compliance & Continuous Improvement** Supports the Student Performance Committee and related student progression processes by organizing student success information, coordinating follow-up actions, and helping ensure that intervention plans are implemented consistently and in accordance with College policies. Monitors student success and retention indicators; analyzes patterns in academic performance, referrals, service utilization, and outcomes to identify emerging needs and recommend data-informed improvements. Maintains accurate and confidential student records and ensures compliance with applicable University policies and legal requirements governing student information and educational records. Maintains adherence to professional and regional accreditation standards. Collects and assesses data, composes documents, and participates in site visits and reporting requirements in support of the College’s accreditation proces | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Key Responsibilities | **Collaboration & Professional Responsibilities** Represents the Office of Student Life & Success on College and University committees, task forces, and initiatives related to student success, retention, advising, student affairs, wellness, and professional development. Demonstrates a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism. Performs other duties as assigned. The University/College reserves the right to add or modify duties at any time. | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Posting Details Continued | Work Schedule | Exempt position – typical workweek is Monday through Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM. Some nights and weekends required. | | ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | Working at WesternU We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally, • Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success. • Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment. • Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community. • As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences. • WesternU’s core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do. • We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people! Expected Pay Scale | Minimum | $80,000.00 Annually | | ------- | -------------------- | | Maximum | $100,000.00 Annually | ## Skills - Student Engagement - Enhanced Due Diligence - Project Management - Student Records Management - Health and Wellness - Quantitative Analysis - Program Management - Data Tracking - Leadership Development - Learning Management Systems - Customer Relationship Management - Customer Retention - Continuous Improvement Process - Collaboration - Case Management - Coordinating - Microsoft Office - Human Resources - Intervention Plans - Student Development - Leadership - Community Resource Navigation - Student Information System (Sis) - Communication - Student Affairs Administration - Equities ## Benefits - Professional Development - Leadership Development - Paid Time Off (Pto) ## Related - [Education & Training jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Educational Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/educational-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Higher Education Administrator jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/educational-administration/higher-education-administrator?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Higher Education Associate Dean jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/educational-administration/higher-education-administrator/higher-education-associate-dean?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260752 jobs - [Higher Education](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/education/higher-education?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 70471 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)