Dean of Students (AP26-061)

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Job Location:

Edwardsville, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 95000 - 105000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Dean ofStudents

What is the Role:

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs The Dean of Students (DOS) is responsible for safeguarding the welfare protecting the rights upholding the community standards and maintaining a supportive quality of life for the student body. 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.

Please view the full candidate profile at: You Will Do:

Lead the universitys student conduct system as chief judicial administrator overseeing case reviews appeals hearings and ensuring fair application of the Student Code of Conduct
Direct student basic needs initiatives including the food pantry grant-seeking and support for housing insecure students while guiding non-clinical case management and student care efforts
Serve as primary crisis response administrator for student emergencies co-chair the behavioral intervention/threat assessment team and provide leadership during campus incidents demonstrations and after-hours emergencies
Drive institutional success by collaborating across divisions to advance SIUEs goals of reaching 14500 enrollment 90% first-to-second-year retention and closing equity gaps

This Job is for You if:

You thrive in crisis situations and can balance empathy with decisive action whether responding to after-hours emergencies managing threat assessments or supporting students and families during critical incidents
Youre a skilled administrator who can navigate complex compliance requirements interpret federal and state laws and implement systems that protect both students and the institution
You excel at cross-functional collaboration and can build strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders including faculty police legal counsel Title IX office and community organizations
Youre committed to using data-informed decision-making to identify emerging needs advocate for policy changes and create inclusive support systems that directly impact retention and graduation rates

For early consideration please apply with resume cover letter and references by March 1st

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Masters degree from an accredited institution.
7 years of relevant and progressive experience in higher education.
4 years of cumulative experience in mediation conflict resolution student conduct campus
free expression non-clinical case management or support of basic needs security.
4 years cumulative experience managing staff including hiring mentoring and retaining
talent.

Supplemental Information

Application Materials and Information:

To be eligible for the role ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience including start and end dates of employment and at least three professional references.
You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.
Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

Pre-Employment Screening:All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and where applicable other background checks such as a drug screen verification of employment and education or licensure/certification reference checks and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Additional Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation please reach out to us at or via email at.

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information email: .

DescriptionDean ofStudentsWhat is the Role:Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs The Dean of Students (DOS) is responsible for safeguarding the welfare protecting the rights upholding the community standards and maintaining a supportive quality of life for the student body. This role ...