Assistant Vice President, Dean of Student Success & Student Affairs

Assistant Vice President, Dean of Student Success & Student Affairs

FSLA Type: Exempt

Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000

Reports To: Vice President for Student Success & Enrollment Management

Terms of Employment: Full-Time

Opening Date: 07/15/2026

The Assistant Vice President/Dean serves and provides leadership for student conduct, campus life, student engagement initiatives, residence life collaboration, crisis response, leadership development, student advocacy, student organizations, campus programming, and divisional assessment efforts.

• Serves as a senior leader within the Division of Student Success and assists with divisional strategic planning, policy development, assessment, and implementation of institutional student success initiatives.
• Supports the development and execution of initiatives designed to improve student retention, persistence, engagement, academic success, and graduation outcomes.
• Assists in developing, implementing, and assessing divisional goals, learning outcomes,
• Provides direct oversight and leadership for assigned functional areas within Student Affairs which may include Student Conduct/Title IX, Campus Life, Residence Life collaboration, Health Services, and a with the VPSS and President Athletics.
• Coordinates and supports major institutional student-facing events including orientation, welcome week, leadership retreats, homecoming activities, commencement-related student activities, and student recognition programs.
• Collaborates with Residence Life staff to strengthen residential education, student engagement, student accountability, and living-learning initiatives.
• Assists in the administration, interpretation, and enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct and institutional policies.
• Oversees student conduct processes, behavioral intervention efforts, student accountability measures, and student crisis response protocols.
• Serves as a member of the institution’s CARE/BIT Team, crisis response team, and student support response initiatives.
• Develops and submits annual reports, assessment reports, student engagement metrics, and strategic recommendations to divisional leadership.
• Assists with the creation and implementation of policies and procedures related to student development, student conduct, engagement, and campus life.
• Works collaboratively with Enrollment Management and Admissions to support recruitment, transition, and yield programming initiatives.

• Master’s degree required in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, College Student Personnel, or related field.
• Doctorate preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in Student Affairs, Student Success, Higher Education Administration, or related areas.
• Experience supervising professional staff and managing student-facing operations in a college or university setting required.
• Demonstrated experience with student conduct administration, crisis management, student engagement, retention initiatives, leadership development, and campus programming.
• Experience working with diverse student populations and commitment to inclusive excellence and student-centered leadership.
• Knowledge of student development theory, higher education trends, compliance practices, assessment methods, and student success best practices.
• Experience at an HBCU or mission-driven institution preferred.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to student advocacy, student development, and holistic student success.
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships across campus and within the community.
• Strong conflict resolution, crisis management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to analyze data and utilize assessment to guide decision-making and program improvement.
• Understanding of FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, and student affairs compliance practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, student information systems, case management systems, and campus engagement platforms.

Paine College is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.