Dean of Student Affairs

Summary

The Dean of Student Affairs is responsible for developing, implementing, and delivering a variety of services for students attending programs on campus. The role is under the direct supervision of the Campus Director/President. Collaboration is expected with Home Office leadership.

The starting pay range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annually.

• Create data-informed action plans to meet established campus and institutional retention, attrition, and grad rate targets, and regularly report outcomes to campus and institutional leadership
• Analyze student persistence data to identify at-risk populations and implement targeted intervention strategies with quantifiable metrics
• Monitor key performance indicators for student success, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage academic advising functions critical to student success, including satisfactory academic progress, attendance, GPA monitoring, leaves of absence, and schedule management
• Provide student support through academic counseling, workshops, and technology training
• Support college re-entry and reinstatement efforts
• Oversee disability accommodation requests and serve as the Student Affairs point of contact
• Coordinate and facilitate New Student Orientation and other required student-focused events
• Lead student engagement functions including Student Council/Associated Student Body, award ceremonies, mentorship program, and student clubs
• Identify student professional/academic needs and coordinate all student affairs workshops
• Connect students with internal and external resources to drive retention, including childcare, transportation, and related services
• Collaborate with Student Services departments to provide student resources and career events
• Manage Federal Work Study students where applicable
• Serve as the liaison between students, faculty, staff, Registrar, and Student Services Departments
• Establish consistent communication protocols throughout the student lifecycle to support success
• Participate in enrollment services, education, and employment services activities as assigned
• Ensure timely response to requests and directives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Manages Federal Work Study employees. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these colleagues. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Integrity – Acts in a way that demonstrates personal integrity; serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization; views self as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership of mistakes; leaves others with the clear impression that integrity is a core organization value.

Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Organization Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes projects and tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values.

Communication – Communicates effectively and appropriately; uses good judgment as to what to communicate to whom as well as the best way to get that accomplished; speaks in clear and credible manner, selecting the right tone for the situation and audience; listens to others and allows them to make their point.

Conceptual Thinking – Grasps concepts, patterns, and underlying issues; uses experience to help identify likely causes and solutions to problems that might…