Dean of Students

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FT EXEMPT-610001 Main Campus, Frankfort, KY, US

TITLE: Dean of Students

REPORTS TO: Vice Provost of Student Affairs

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

STANDARD

WORK HOURS:

37.5 hours per week

LOCATION: On-Site Main Campus

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

Under the general direction of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs, the Dean of Students provides executive leadership, vision, and oversight for programs, services, and policies that promote student success, engagement, and well‑being. The position serves as a central advocate and resource for students, assisting in the resolution of complex university‑related concerns while promoting academic success, personal development, leadership, and responsible citizenship.

The Dean of Students provides strategic oversight for multiple Student Affairs functional areas, including Student Conduct, Residence Life, Student Engagement and Activities, and Career Services, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and compliance with applicable policies, standards, and regulations. This position requires a regular, reliable, and consistent on‑campus presence to effectively perform leadership, supervisory, crisis response, and student engagement responsibilities and is not suitable for remote work except as approved in accordance with university policy.

• Provides executive leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of student success, engagement, conduct, residential life, and career development programs and services.
• Provides direct supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of administrative leaders within Student Affairs functional areas, including Student Conduct, Residence Life, Student Activities and Engagement, and Career Services.
• Ensures compliance with university policies, accreditation standards, and applicable federal and state regulations, including FERPA, the Clery Act, ADA, and other relevant requirements.
• Oversees continuous assessment, data collection, and program evaluation to support evidence‑based decision‑making and improvement of student services.
• Provides oversight of the student conduct system (excluding Title IX cases), ensuring fair, consistent, and educational application of the Student Code of Conduct.
• Supervises the administration of conduct processes, including training staff in conduct systems (e.g., Maxient), supporting adjudication processes, and advising student conduct boards or hearing bodies.
• Collaborates with university leadership to review, develop, and update student conduct policies, procedures, and related institutional publications.
• Provides leadership and fiscal oversight for residence life and housing operations, including residential education, staffing, and student development programming.
• Supports the development and implementation of living‑learning communities and residential engagement initiatives that enhance student success and retention.
• Provides oversight of student activities and engagement programs, including campus‑wide events, student organizations, leadership development initiatives, and co‑curricular programming.
• Fosters collaboration across academic and administrative units to enhance student engagement, belonging, and campus involvement.
• Provides strategic leadership for career services and professional development programs supporting students and alumni.
• Responds to student crises, behavioral concerns, and complex student issues in collaboration with campus partners and appropriate university resources.
• Serves as a member of the university’s emergency response structure and provides leadership in managing student‑related incidents and critical situations.
• Oversees medical withdrawals, hardship withdrawals, and related student support processes, ensuring appropriate documentation and timely resolution.
• Maintains visibility and engagement with the campus community through participation in student events, university programs, and institutional…