Dean of Students

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The Dean of Students is one of six senior leadership positions reporting directly to the Vice President of Student Affairs and provides strategic leadership for comprehensive student engagement and support services across the college. The position oversees key functional areas that promote student wellness, access, involvement, accountability, and success, including:

• Disability Resource Center
• Counseling Center and Student Mental Health Services
• Accessibility and ADA compliance
• Student Judicial Affairs and Compliance
• Student Activities, Programs, and Organizations
• Career, Veteran, and Transfer Programs

The Dean collaborates extensively with Student Services, academic leadership, faculty, and staff to plan, implement, and assess co‑curricular programs and services that strengthen student engagement, leadership development, retention, academic success, and degree completion. The position provides oversight of student conduct processes, administration of student activities funding, and support for grant initiatives that advance student engagement and student success.

The Dean coordinates college‑wide student life initiatives, including student involvement, wellness programming, orientation, outreach, and services for targeted student populations at all campuses and instructional locations.

• Provide strategic leadership for a cohesive, college‑wide student engagement and involvement program serving all instructional locations.
• Assess student needs using data‑informed practices and design programs that support student development, retention, and completion.
• Develop initiatives that foster student engagement, belonging, and community.
• Serve as co‑chair of the Accessibility Committee and provide guidance on compliance and best practices related to accessibility and ADA requirements.
• Participate in institutional planning, budgeting, policy development, retention initiatives, problem‑solving, and emergency response efforts.
• Lead education and communication efforts related to the Student Code of Conduct, student rights and responsibilities, and judicial processes.
• Advise faculty, staff, and students on student rights, responsibilities, and conduct procedures.
• Provide informal conflict resolution and mediation for student concerns, as appropriate.
• Provide administrative oversight and supervision of disability services and counseling functions.
• Design and implement programs and events that promote meaningful student–faculty engagement beyond the classroom.
• Prepare, manage, and monitor budgets related to student services, student activities, student government, veterans programs, orientation, ADA services, student employment, assigned grants, and counseling.
• Coordinate campus and community volunteer and service‑learning initiatives.
• Provide oversight, collaboration, and evaluation of co‑curricular programs, including social, cultural, recreational, and intramural activities that support academic and career success.
• Ensure student activities and related web content are accurate, current, and accessible.
• Collaborate with campus partners to develop and implement innovative programming, including orientation, transfer support, and student success initiatives.
• Assist with outreach and retention efforts targeting non‑returning and at‑risk student populations.
• Identify and support implementation of technology solutions that enhance student engagement, communication, and service delivery.
• Establish, assess, and report measurable student learning outcomes, program goals, and engagement metrics.
• Prepare reports and maintain documentation related to program outcomes, assessments, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure a balanced student activities program that aligns with the college mission and enhances student learning across all campuses.
• Ensure fiscal operations and contracts comply with institutional policies and procedures.
• Review, negotiate, and recommend approval of performance, speaker, and service contracts.
• Analyze student engagement data and develop responsive action plans based on findings.
• Maintain a comprehensive, college‑wide calendar…