Chief Student Affairs Officer and Dean of Students University

The Division of Campus and Student Life (CSL) plays a central role in fostering a vibrant and supportive campus community. Dedicated to enhancing the experience of all students beyond the classroom, CSL oversees a broad portfolio of programs and services that support students' intellectual, personal, social, and overall development. The division includes areas such as athletics and recreation, student wellness, leadership and involvement, spiritual life, student integrity, identity and cultural centers, academic support including the bursar and registrar, aspects of housing and dining, and student support resources.

Through its commitment to community building, student engagement, fostering resilience, and well-being, CSL helps create an environment where students can thrive academically while developing the skills, relationships, opportunities, and sense of connection that define the University of Chicago experience. Academic rigor is a foundational aspect of the student experience at the University of Chicago, as are the values and principles that underpin the environment.

Campus and Student Life is an important part of the University that implements the policies that enable the University's values and principles including open inquiry, free expression, rigorous debate, academic freedom, and diversity and inclusion. CSL serves as a central hub of campus activity through programs, policies, and spaces that support the experience of the community broadly. CSL serves as a key partner in advancing the university's mission by ensuring that life outside the classroom is as enriching and transformative as the education students receive within it.

The Chief Student Affairs Officer and Dean of Students of the University serves as the University of Chicago's senior student affairs leader, responsible for advancing a positive comprehensive strategy for student life and the student experience across undergraduate, graduate, and professional education. Reporting to the President and the Provost, the Dean of Students helps shape institutional strategy through the lens of the student experience.

As a key member of the University's senior leadership team, the Dean of Students serves as a trusted advisor and collaborative partner across the University, advancing opportunities, addressing complex challenges, and ensuring students remain at the center of decision-making. In a rapidly evolving higher education environment, the Dean of Students will lead efforts to respond to changing student needs, including enrollment growth, the expansion of master's and 4+1 programs, support for international students, and the opportunities and implications of emerging technologies, such as AI.

The Chief Student Affairs Officer and Dean of Students of the University serves as a critical partner to colleagues across campus, bringing a nuanced understanding of the relationship between the academic mission and the broader student experience. With attention to school and division-specific cultures, the Dean of Students aims to coalesce the University-wide resources available to students in a way that enhances the offerings of specific schools and divisions.

The Dean of Students provides leadership and coordination across the University's network of area Deans of Students and is responsible for the development and implementation of student life policies and practices that reflect the University's values and priorities. Equally important, the Dean of Students serves as a university-wide convener, fostering collaboration across the institution, aligning academic and administrative stakeholders around shared goals, and ensuring that the University remains responsive to the changing needs of its students while preserving its distinctive intellectual culture.

The ideal candidate for this position will combine deep understanding in student affairs with the ability to operate as an enterprise leader within a complex research university. They will bring the strategic judgment, credibility, and relationship-building skills necessary to navigate the institution effectively and build trust across faculty, students, staff, and senior leadership while advancing the University's distinctive commitment to open inquiry, academic excellence, and student development.

The successful candidate will also bring strong financial and operational acumen, with the ability to align finite…