Dean of Students at Missouri University of Science and Technology

Missouri S&T seeks an experienced, compassionate, and strategic leader to serve as the Dean of Students. This role plays a central part in cultivating a safe, inclusive, and supportive campus environment by leading student conduct efforts, coordinating crisis responses, and managing key student support operations. The Dean of Students acts as a vital bridge between students and university support services, upholding community standards while advocating for student success and well-being.

• Oversight of the review and adjudication of student conduct cases, including academic integrity violations and behavioral concerns
• Serve as the first appeal level, meeting with students to discuss alleged violations and evaluate appropriate outcomes
• Coordinate conduct hearings and appeal panels in accordance with university and system policies
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of conduct cases for internal and external reporting
• Lead education efforts related to student conduct policies, rights, and responsibilities

• Coordinate responses to student crises, including class absence notifications, death notifications, and wellness concerns
• Provide referrals to campus and community resources as needed
• Actively participate in behavioral intervention to support students in distress
• Follow up on wellness checks and incident reports with discretion and care

• Serve as the primary contact for addressing student and parent concerns, complaints, and grievances. Resolve concerns directly, reducing unnecessary referrals
• Draft policy updates, memos, and formal responses to student and parent concerns
• Oversee the department’s budget, including purchasing and personnel requests
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate professional and support staff within the Dean of Students office
• Serve as a key campus leader during student-related incidents or crises

• Partner with legal counsel, Title IX, and other university offices on student-related matters
• Collaborate with University Police and emergency management during campus incidents
• Attend and provide leadership at major campus events, including student demonstrations, vigils, or high-visibility activities

• Serve as the administrator responding to after-hours student emergencies, including hospitalizations or deaths
• Engage directly with students and their families during critical incidents with empathy and transparency
• Provide consistent communication with university leadership during crises

• Maintain and organize comprehensive case documentation and prepare annual reports on conduct trends and interventions
• Analyze data to identify emerging student needs or behavioral trends
• Ensure documentation of accommodations, sanctions, support plans, and outcomes is thorough and compliant