Dean of Student Services

Dean of Student Services

Inside Higher Ed, Homestead Campus

Full-Time, Regular, Exempt

Job  | Grade: 20 | Salary: $127,563 - $159,455 (annual contract)

Reports To:

Campus President | Closing Date:
April 14, 2026 | FLSA Status:
Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation | First Review Date:
January 5, 2026

The Dean of Student Services serves as chief of student services on a campus with responsibility for directing all student related activities and is an integral member of the College and Campus leadership teams. This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College’s District Board of Trustees.

• Directs and supervises the activities program and services of all student services, including but not limited to enrollment management, orientation, registration, testing, academic advisement, scholarships, job placement, career and transfer, international students services, financial aid and admissions, disabled student services, veteran’s affairs, student life and student‑related activities.
• Provides leadership, direction and supervision to students and staff.
• Participates in budget development and implementation with responsibility for monitoring assigned budgets.
• Participates in the identification and review of student needs and interests and provides for positive response to such changing needs.
• Participates in the development and implementation of the College policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Participates in developing and implementing College initiatives.
• Serves on assigned College councils and assists in college‑wide planning, implementation and evaluation of assigned programs.
• Provides leadership in the planning and implementing of staff development activities.
• Develops new educational programs to meet the needs of the local community.
• Interprets federal and state guidelines and works with the appropriate college departments to ensure compliance.
• Administers all aspects related to student discipline, and coordinates with college personnel to ensure that all student issues are addressed.
• Works with campus presidents and other staff to assure college‑wide institutional needs are met.
• Participates in the development of grant opportunities.
• Coordinates with academic deans to support the course scheduling and faculty assignment process.
• Promotes an environment supportive of the College mission and vision, student‑centered services and teaching excellence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Doctorate in Education or related discipline and six (6) years of senior level experience in higher education or equivalent managerial skills including demonstrated leadership and creative accomplishments in an administrative role at an institution of higher learning; or Master’s degree in Education or related discipline and seven (7) years of senior level experience in higher education or equivalent managerial skills including demonstrated leadership and creative accomplishments in an administrative role at an institution of higher learning.
• Knowledge of college educational philosophy and top management administrative practices and procedures; college curricula and instructional programs.
• Knowledge of the goals, objectives, structure and operations of major college institutions.
• Knowledge and skill in communicating effectively utilizing public relations principles and practices.
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of technological systems as they apply to instructional, administrative, and workplace needs.
• Strategic planning skills to effect change in a multi‑cultural environment.
• Skill in employee development and performance management.
• Strong leadership skills that promote dedication, creativity, innovation and growth.
• Ability to develop and interpret financial data/plans and manage resources.
• Ability to think, reason, and make sound judgments on how responsibilities are completed in compliance with college standards and guidelines.
• Ability to speak effectively to employees, faculty, staff and community groups.

• This function/position has been designated as “essential.” This means that when the College is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover and continue operations at the College.

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

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