Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

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Job Details Title : Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Announce date : 08 / 06 / 2025 Apply by date : 09 / 29 / 2025 Application status : Accepting Applications Position type : Full-time Salary : Range : $55,000 - $70,000 per year

Working Hours :

Specific work hours to be agreed upon by the supervisor and employee prior to the onset of employment.

Summary :

The Assistant Dean of Student Affairs is responsible for supporting the Dean of Student Affairs in the development, implementation, and management of student services programs that foster student success, engagement, and retention. This position will oversee various student affairs initiatives, providing leadership to student support services, and collaborating with faculty, staff, and community partners to enhance the overall student experience.

Year One Critical Success Factors :

• Have a thorough knowledge of the Care Team, care and conduct referral and response process, and the Student Code of Conduct to serve as the primary conduct officer.
• Collaborate with the appropriate departments to review the student onboarding process and revitalize the new student orientation program.
• Oversee the assessment of the student leadership program and make recommendations for improvement
• Establish new community partners to support the food pantry and other basic needs initiatives

Travel Requirements :

Limited local travel on occasion. Must have ready access to transportation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Directly supervise full-time, regular part-time and other part-time employees assigned to the position. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with College policies, Collective Bargaining Agreements and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, and taking corrective action with employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience :

Required :

Preferred :

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

1. Self-motivated

2. Ability to function productively and independently

3. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish positive working relationships

4. Excellent leadership / management skills

5. Ability to work collaboratively with members of the executive team, senior management team and other segments of the College community

Computer Skills :

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet skills. Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague or other administrative software a plus.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations :

None

Communication Skills :

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations.

Mathematical Skills :

Ability to work with mathematical concepts and create and manage budgets. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, to sit and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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