Dean of Students

Job Description: GENERAL POSITION INFORMATION Position Name: Dean of Students Classification: Exempt, Benefitted FTE: 1.0, Full-Time Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – occasional evening or weekend hours may be required This position is a campus-based position with some flexibility to offset any required evening or weekend work. Department/Division: Academic Affairs Supervisor: Provost POSITION SUMMARY The Dean of Students provides strategic leadership for student life and support initiatives that foster student success, engagement, safety, and belonging. Serving as a senior student affairs leader, the Dean oversees student success operations, including advising, tutoring and counseling services, student events, and career support services, with a specific charge to expand and strengthen co-curricular programming and career preparation across the university. The Dean of Students also serves as the University’s Title IX Officer , ensuring institutional compliance with federal and state regulations and promoting a campus culture of respect, equity, and accountability. This role is ideal for a collaborative, student-centered leader who can balance compliance responsibilities with innovation, relationship-building, and program growth in a small-university environment. The Dean of Students reports to the Provost of the University and is a member of the President’s Leadership Cabinet. This role is also a pivotal collaborator with The Community Solution Education System working with student affairs professionals across six (6) institutions. SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES of employees this position supervises: 2 Job titles of employees supervised: Director, Student Success and Director, Student Engagement & Events KEY RESPONSIBILITIES List key position responsibilities/duties by category and estimate the percentage of time spent on each responsibility. The total percentage of duties must equal 100%. Student Affairs Leadership (25%) Provide overall leadership and vision for student support services, focusing on retention, persistence, and holistic student success. Serve on the President’s Leadership Cabinet, providing strategic and tactical guidance on matters related to student life and student success. Regularly engage with The Community Solution Education System departments to support student life and success, including participation in cross-system task forces, regular meetings, programming, and the life. Supervise the Director of Student Success and the Director of Student Engagement & Events, ensuring aligned goals, effective assessment, and continuous improvement. Collaborate closely with academic leadership, faculty, and staff to integrate academic and co-curricular student support efforts. Serve as a visible and accessible advocate for students, both online and on campus, addressing emerging student needs and concerns. Serve as the point person to manage and resolve student complaints and behavioral situations. Student Success Oversight (15%) Guide the development and assessment of proactive advising, early-alert, and intervention strategies. Support data-informed approaches to student success, persistence, and engagement. Partner with academic leadership to ensure that student services and student scheduling aligns with academic goals and objectives. Student Events & Campus Engagement (15%) Provide leadership and oversight of student events and co-curricular programming focusing efforts on both online and on-campus programming that supports students’ professional and psychosocial development. Lead the expansion of campus-wide events that foster community, belonging, leadership development, and student involvement. Create and implement inclusive, relevant programming that reflects the needs of the student body and supports student well-being. Career Supports (15%) Develop and implement career-focused programming for both on-campus and online students, such as: Workshops and seminars Guest speaker events Networking sessions Skills-building opportunities Partner with deans, program chairs, the clinic, and other academic stakeholders to align career services with program needs and professional expectations. Curate and maintain online career resources, including job search tools, resume guidance, professional development materials, and employer engagement opportunities. Strengthen relationships with alumni, employers, and community partners to expand networking and learning opportunities. S