Dean of Students

Dean of Students

Dean of Students is a leadership position responsible for overseeing the student affairs division. The incumbent will advocate for students, cultivate a culture of learning and engagement, and create a dynamic student experience.

Missouri Western is an equal opportunity education institution.

• Provide direction, supervision and leadership of the student affairs division—including residence life, student engagement, counseling, health and career development.
• Develop collaborative relationships with campus administrative areas, faculty, and campus community leaders to enhance planning and implement strategic initiatives, resolving issues, improving satisfaction and communicating student successes.
• Promote student success, retention, and graduation by applying student development theories and learning outcomes in coordination with student activities and engagement programs.
• Foster an inclusive community and promote equity for all students; oversee outreach to diverse student populations to support goals and sense of belonging.
• Provide direction and intervention for students in crisis and non‑crisis, including intervening with mental health staff, providing victim advocacy, and working with staff and students affected by the crisis; coordinate response to crisis incidents and other unusual events; serve as chair of the Campus Assessment Response and Evaluation (CARE) team.
• Responsible for and upholding student conduct and work in collaboration with the University General Counsel and University Chief of Police; serve as a resource to faculty and staff in dealing with students’ disruptive behavior.
• Provide leadership and guidance in analysis, review, creation and interpretation of student policies and procedures.
• Support the goals of the University’s mission, vision and participate in strategic planning initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Five to seven years of related experience in student affairs or mentorship within an educational setting.
• Valid Driver’s License.

• Advanced degree (Masters, Ed.D or Ph.D) in a related field such as education or counseling.
• Ten years of progressively responsible leadership in a higher education environment or related field.

Light work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

• Will require regular night and weekend work.
• Position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific assignments may vary based on business needs.

M-F 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

Exempt.