Dean of Students

Occupational Summary
Multicultural Affairs. This role directs student engagement and global perspective initiatives while fostering collaboration across Student Life Academic Affairs Athletics Campus Ministry and Enrollment functions to support the holistic development of Newman University students.
As a member of the Presidents Cabinet the Dean of Students aligns Student Life initiatives with the mission and Catholic identity of Newman University ensuring student programs reflect the institutions commitment to academic excellence service inclusion and global awareness. The Dean oversees orientation leadership development student conduct and judicial affairs while supporting student transition retention and success from admission through graduation.

What Youll Do

• Provide leadership supervision and evaluation for Student Life staff cultivating a collaborative student-centered team culture
• Direct and assess Student Activities Multicultural Engagement and Residence Life programming that promotes student development engagement and global perspectives
• Oversee student conduct behavioral intervention and Title IX compliance ensuring fair ethical and compliant processes
• Lead major campus initiatives including orientation leadership training retention efforts and commencement participation
• Serve as a key advisor and collaborator with Student Government faculty Academic Affairs Athletics and campus partners
• Manage Student Affairs budgets and ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements
• Champion inclusive engagement and serve as a visible ethical role model for students
• Contribute to strategic planning and align Student Life initiatives with university-wide priorities

• Masters degree in higher education student affairs or a related field or comparable professional experience
• 35 years of progressive administrative experience preferably supervising and mentoring young adults
• Demonstrated leadership in student development and staff supervision
• Ability to manage complex initiatives across multiple departments and stakeholders
• Strong organizational interpersonal and communication skills
• Capacity to work independently in a fast-paced environment while managing confidential information with discretion
• Commitment to fostering inclusive mission-centered student engagement

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and approximately 20 paid holidays/breaks
• Tuition Waiver for employee spouse and eligible dependents after one year of employment
• Additional benefits to support your health financial security and work-life balance

Founded in 1933 Newman University is a liberal arts institution grounded in Catholic values and traditions yet is respectful of all faiths. At Newman youll find people programs organizations and activities designed to educate the mind and inspire the spirit. Our low instructor-to-student ratio and collaborative faculty contribute to a positive learning environment. We are a sponsored ministry of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ US Region. We invite you to join us in our work of empowering our graduates to transform society!

Newman University participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm that new employees are authorized to work in the U.S. US Immigration law protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin.

Newman University is committed to hiring faculty and staff members that reflect the diversity of our region and to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws directives and regulations of federal state and local governing bodies and keeping this commitment it is the policy of Newman University to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements without regard to race color creed religion sex national origin genetic information marital status familial status public assistance status local human rights commission activity disability age sexual orientation gender identity or status as a qualified protected veteran.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 Newman University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with a disability in completing the application form or in the interview process. Please notify the Human Resources Office at ext. 2202 or email in advance so necessary arrangements can be made.