Dean of Students; AP

Position Title: Dean of Students (AP26-061)

Location: Edwardsville, IL

FLSA: Exempt

Apply Before: 01176

Opening Date: 02/17/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Address: 1040 Rendleman Hall, Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026

Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, the Dean of Students (DOS) safeguards the welfare of the student body, protects rights, upholds community standards, and maintains a quality of life, leading student conduct efforts, coordinating crisis responses, and managing key student support operations. The DOS bridges students and university support services, upholds community standards while advocating for student success and well‑being.

• Lead the university’s student conduct system as chief judicial administrator, overseeing case reviews, appeals, hearings, and ensuring fair application of the Student Code of Conduct.
• Direct student basic‑needs initiatives including the food pantry, grant‑seeking, and support for housing‑insecure students, while guiding non‑clinical case management and student care efforts.
• Serve as primary crisis‑response administrator for student emergencies, co‑chair the behavioral intervention/threat assessment team and provide leadership during campus incidents, demonstrations, and after‑hours emergencies.
• Drive institutional success by collaborating across divisions to advance SIUE’s goals of reaching 14,500 enrollment, 90 % first‑to‑second‑year retention, and closing equity gaps.

• You thrive in crisis situations and can balance empathy with decisive action, responding to after‑hours emergencies, managing threat assessments, or supporting students and families during critical incidents.
• You’re a skilled administrator who can navigate complex compliance requirements, interpret federal and state laws, and implement systems that protect both students and the institution.
• You excel at cross‑functional collaboration and can build strong partnerships with faculty, police, legal counsel, Title IX office, and community organizations.
• You’re committed to using data‑informed decision‑making to identify emerging needs, advocate for policy changes, and create inclusive support systems that directly impact retention and graduation rates.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 7 years of relevant and progressive experience in higher education.
• 4 years of cumulative experience in mediation, conflict resolution, student conduct, campus free expression, non‑clinical case management, or support of basic‑needs security.
• 4 years cumulative experience managing staff, including hiring, mentoring, and retaining talent.

• To be eligible, include a complete and detailed employment history that highlights relevant full‑time and part‑time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references.
• Submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
• Applicants whose credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply; in the application, cover letter, and resume clearly describe how your credentials align with the specified minimum requirements.
• All applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre‑employment screening for this position, encompassing a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F‑1 or J‑1 visas are not eligible for full‑time or part‑time civil‑service positions with permanent status.

If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618‑650‑2190 or via email at career info.

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, email: career info.