Asst Dean Student Success

Position Number 8102195

Work Modality Fully In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the Work Day ERP? No

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Department Name ARRUPE COLLEGE

Location Code ARRUPE COLLEGE (02950A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Summary:

The Assistant Dean for Student Success reports to the Associate Dean for Student Success at Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago. The Assistant Dean for Student Success is responsible for all aspects of student programming, student organizations, and student leadership development. In addition, the Assistant Dean for Student Success aides in the student transition to Arrupe College through support of the New Student Orientation program and ACUNI First Year Seminar courses.

The Assistant Dean for Student Success also guides students experiencing social and emotional challenges outside of the classroom.

• Collaborates with administrators on long and short-term strategic plans to complement college’s mission and goals.
• Organizes and facilitates an array of student programming at Arrupe College, including social, cultural, and co-curricular / non-academic programming (will include occasional evening and weekend work).
• Supervises Coordinator of Student Life.
• In collaboration with other Staff and Faculty, responds to immediate student needs and concerns as they arise.
• Serves as the primary Advisor to the Student Government of Arrupe College ( SGAC ).
• Oversees, provides structure and advisement for Arrupe College’s ten sponsored student organizations, fostering student engagement through cultural, social and spiritual programming.
• In collaboration with the Associate Dean for Student Success, plans and executes the Spirit of Arrupe Orientation.
• Provides programming to support student leadership development, including an annual weekend-long leadership retreat, a leadership development seminar series, and training for Arrupe College’s Summer Enrichment Program Orientation Leaders.
• In collaboration with the Office of Academic Affairs, serves on the ACUNI (First Year Seminar) committee & supports ACUNI courses and programs.
• Serves as the primary liaison to related campus units at Loyola University Chicago, including (but not limited to) Athletics, Student Activities and Greek Affairs, Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, and Student Leadership Development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in related field and 3 year’s experience.

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or related field with 2 – 3 years increasing job-related experience required.
• Experience advising student organizations and planning student programs.
• Experience designing and facilitating leadership development programs.
• Knowledge of student development and leadership development theories.
• Experience working with first-generation students and students of color; culturally competent.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Workshop facilitation experience necessary; teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to work and respond in an ever-changing and adaptable work environment.
• Shows forward and creative thinking.
• Knowledge of Jesuit higher education ideals and practices preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.

• Proficient with MS Office suite. Some capacity with Adobe design programs desired.
• Ability to learn and utilize instructional and administrative programs essential to…