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Transformational Higher Education Leader, Student Success Specialist, & Innovative Administrator
Location: Longmont, Colorado, United States 5 work roles 3 schools
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Al Smith previously worked as Associate Dean Undergraduate Affairs at University Of Colorado Boulder and Assistant Dean at University Of Nevada-Las Vegas. Al Smith holds Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Counselor Education/School Counseling And Guidance Services from University Of North Carolina At Greensboro.

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I am a passionate advocate for student success and a transformative higher education administrator, who is dedicated to fostering a thriving learning environment that empowers students to achieve their full potential. With a proven track record (30 years) in creating impactful programs and initiatives, I have consistently driven positive outcomes and enhanced the student experience.With a deep understanding of the evolving needs and challenges faced by students, I have successfully developed and implemented student-centered strategies that promote engagement, retention, and holistic growth. By leveraging data-driven insights, I identify areas for improvement and tailor innovative solutions that address diverse student needs.My collaborative leadership style enables me to build strong partnerships with faculty, staff, and stakeholders across the institution. Through effective communication, I cultivate a culture of student-centeredness, ensuring that every decision is grounded in the goal of advancing student success. By fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, I actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that all students have equal opportunities to thrive.Beyond my role as an administrator, I actively engage in professional development, staying abreast of emerging trends and best practices in higher education. By integrating cutting-edge technologies, pedagogies, and assessment methods, I strive to create dynamic learning environments that prepare students for the challenges of the future.Demonstrated experience in:+ Leading undergraduate business education programs and services+ Measurable success in recruitment, retention, enrollment management, job placement, rankings+ First-year experience, comprehensive program development+ Employee recruitment, development, & retention+ Coaching and mentoring+ Innovation strategy and ideation+ Team formation and leadership+ Leadership in academic and career advising+ Higher education program development+ Project and change management+ Design and delivery of comprehensive career services+ Mental health counseling+ Championing diversity, equity, & inclusion with measurable success

5 roles · 27 years

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Associate Dean Undergraduate Affairs

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Responsibilities included 1) providing strategic direction and oversight to the undergraduate program of 3,800 students (35 professional staff ) which includes the areas of enrollment management, recruitment and scholarships, Leeds honors/scholars program, Leeds residential academic program, diversity affairs, academic advising, peer and professional mentoring, first-year seminar (Design Your Leeds), CU business intensive certificate and business of sports certificate programs, pre-business program, business minor, career development; and undergraduate affairs budget (4.31 million); 2) providing oversight and enforcement of college’s undergraduate rules and regulations; 3) co-chairing school undergraduate initiatives taskforce curriculum committee for review and revision of business core requirements; 4) serving as summer school dean; 5) collaborating with alumni, business school advisory board/leaders, and college student government to improve overall student satisfaction and national ranking.

Sep 2011 - Apr 2021

Assistant Dean

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Responsibilities include 1) providing oversight and revision of college’s undergraduate academic rules and regulations; 2) providing vision and supervision for undergraduate advising services that support student success, retention, and graduation; 3) creating and supervising student enrichment programs (e.g., global entrepreneurship experience, business themed freshman seminars, learning communities, student ambassador program, executive mentor program, dean’s council, new student orientation, scholarships, internship program, case competitions); 4) co-chairing curriculum committee for review and revision of core curriculum and program assessment; 5) collaborating with alumni, community business leaders, faculty, and students to improve the overall undergraduate student experience; 6) managing assessment of core curriculum for AACSB accreditation; 7) serving on campus-wide committees (e.g., general education task force, student retention, first year programs, student conduct, mid-semester academic interventions, improvement of teaching and learning).

Aug 2008 - Jul 2011

Director Of First Year Center

Greenville, North Carolina, United States

Responsibilities included 1) providing direction and supervision of freshman seminar (including curriculum development and faculty/staff instructor training), new student orientation, transfer student services (including directing the North Carolina Transfer Advisor Community College Conference), and first year early alert and intervention program; 2) collaborating with academic departments in providing academic resources for new student success; 3) collaborating with student affairs in designing effective programs that enhance new student transitions; 4) providing developmental advising to undecided and reconsidering students

Jan 2006 - Jul 2008

Assistant Vice Chancellor For Student Development

Greenville, North Carolina, United States

Responsibilities included 1) designing and implementing an eight-week comprehensive programming model (Weeks of Welcome) to enhance student engagement and retention; 2) creating and coordinating a co-curricular programming model that was based on student development theory; 3) serving as a liaison between the Divisions of Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to create retention focused intervention programming and learning opportunities for students.

2005 - Dec 2006

Associate Director/Clinical Coordinator

Greenville, North Carolina, United States

Responsibilities included 1) assisting Assistant Vice Chancellor for Counseling and Student Development in the overall administration and coordination of center activities; 2) providing vision, direction, and training for professional and support staff; 3) coordinating clinical services, creating and maintaining center’s policy and procedures manual, maintaining center’s data base and supervising evaluation of student-initiated requests for psychological withdrawals; 4) providing individual counseling, group counseling, and outreach programs; 5) collaborating with academic affairs in providing intrusive intervention with academically at-risk populations; designing a comprehensive outreach initiative to enhance student academic performance in collaboration with the office of undergraduate studies.

2000 - 2005 ~5 yrs
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Al Smith is listed as Transformational Higher Education Leader, Student Success Specialist, & Innovative Administrator.

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Al Smith is based in Longmont, Colorado, United States.

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Al Smith has worked for University Of Colorado Boulder, University Of Nevada-Las Vegas, and East Carolina University.

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Al Smith holds Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Counselor Education/School Counseling And Guidance Services from University Of North Carolina At Greensboro.

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