Dean of Students

Dean Of Students

The Dean of Students provides strategic leadership for student life and support initiatives that foster student success, engagement, safety, and belonging. Serving as a senior student affairs leader, the Dean oversees student success operations, including advising, tutoring and counseling services, student events, and career support services, with a specific charge to expand and strengthen co-curricular programming and career preparation across the university.

The Dean of Students also serves as the University's Title IX Officer, ensuring institutional compliance with federal and state regulations and promoting a campus culture of respect, equity, and accountability.

This role is ideal for a collaborative, student-centered leader who can balance compliance responsibilities with innovation, relationship-building, and program growth in a small-university environment.

The Dean of Students reports to the Provost of the University and is a member of the President's Leadership Cabinet. This role is also a pivotal collaborator with The Community Solution Education System working with student affairs professionals across six (6) institutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Student Affairs Leadership (25%)
• Student Success Oversight (15%)
• Student Events & Campus Engagement (15%)
• Career Supports (15%)
• Title IX & Compliance (10%)
• Policy, Assessment, and Administration (20%)

The following Core Values are integral to working  employees, regardless of their position within the university, are expected to uphold the Core Values and demonstrate associated competencies.

Expected competencies for supervisors include:

• Developing & Retaining Talent
• Managing & Stewarding Resources
• Leading & Managing Change

Position qualifications include:

• Required:
  
  Education & Training:
  Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of higher education coursework plus related experience
• Experience:
  
  Four years of experience working in student affairs or a related field.
• Related Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Demonstrated ability to build strong student relationships with a diverse student population
• Preferred:
  Education & Training:
  Master's degree in higher education, college student personnel, student affairs, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Significant progressive experience in student affairs or student support services.

Application, screening and hiring process:

Screening of applicants will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. To be considered please submit a cover letter and resume. You may attach your materials as Word or PDF documents.

Official transcripts from prior institutions of higher learning must be received within 30 days of hire.

University of Western States conducts background and reference checks for the finalist of staff and faculty positions. The type of background check will vary by position type.

University of Western States offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.