Job Info
Position Title:
Dean of Students
Job Type:
Administrative Faculty – Full-time
Reports to:
Vice President of Enrollment and Student Experience
Position Purpose
The Dean of Students is responsible for the oversight of the professional Residence Life, Housing Coordinator, Counseling Services, and Student Engagement staff, the residents they supervise, the programming they offer, and the facilities they oversee. This includes jurisdiction in student conduct matters, service as liaison and consultant in the Title IX process, managing the housing process for students, oversight of co-curricular student development, and setting the strategic direction for programing. The Dean of Students oversees the development of student life to enhance the college experience for all students.
Key Result Areas and Essential (E) and Secondary (S) Functions:
Administration of programming for the NCU student community to facilitate co-curricular education – 30%
E Guide Resident Directors in the development and implementation of Residence Hall programming, Student Engagement in campus wide programming, and Counseling Services in mental health programming
E Oversee the hiring and training process of all Student Leaders
E Organize and oversee the opening and closing of residence halls in conjunction with Resident Directors
E Develop key collaborative relationships with campus administrative areas, faculty, staff and community leaders to enhance student engagement and learning, management of crisis incidents, and support of student need
E Foster an inclusive University community and promote a sense of belonging for all students
E Cooperate with the Security Department in planning and implementing emergency procedures
E Serve as point of contact for all Welcome Week and orientation days on behalf of student development
E Lead strategic planning efforts for Residence Life, Counseling Services, and Student Engagement
E Provide workshops, trainings and lectures to various groups on campus specifically around the topics and services provided by the Student Development divisions [e.g. Campus visit days, student leadership/training, faculty development]
E Provide recommendations for the formation of new policies and interpretation of existing policies as well as analysis of division-wide assessment efforts
E Assist in the coordination of intervention and support services for all students.
E Meet with students to hear concerns and work toward resolution by collaborating with members of the NCU community
S Lead the department in semesterly and yearly programming assessment
S Propose recommendations regarding the improvement of residence hall and apartment facilities
S Serve as liaison to parents and external constituents regarding student concerns
S Represent Student Development on various university committees and parent panels
S Serve as liaison between students and the university
Provide leadership to professional and student staff for effective service to students – 30%
E Hire Residence Life, Housing, Counseling Services, and Student Engagement professional staff
E Provide direction and supervision of professional staff including training and professional development opportunities
E Meet weekly/bi-weekly with professional staff members for the purpose of mentoring, assessment, connection, and task assignment
E Conduct weekly departmental professional staff meetings
E Oversee the Residence Life, Counseling Services, Student Engagement Department budgets.
E Lead strategic planning effort for the department with assessment to determine effectiveness and direction
S Meet regularly with Assistant Resident Directors, Discipleship Administrators and the Assistant to the Dean of Students.
S Participate in and regularly support Student Leader in-services and programming
Administration of the Student Conduct, Crisis Process, and ADA Services – 30%
E Serve as the Chief Student Conduct Officer
E Select and train members of the Conduct Appeals Board
E Maintain accurate student conduct records, including those required for Clery Act reporting
E Manage high level student crises in conjunction with Resident Directors, Counseling staff, and other university officials when appropriate
E Process appeals to lower level student conduct processes
E Lead the formulation, review, and interpretation of policies directly related to students including the update of the Student Guide, Student Conduct Manual, and ADA Procedures to accurately reflect NCU’s policies
E Serve on Bias Incident Response team investigating and responding to bias incidents on NCU’s campus
E Provide oversight for the student accommodation process and policies to assist students with needs associated with housing, meal plans, and physical campus spaces.
E Serve as resource to the Title IX process by working in close collaboration with the Title IX Coordinator
S Complete credentialing background checks
University Leadership – 10%
E Serve as a member of the President’s Council
E Stay abreast of emerging trends in higher education and provide wisdom and guidance to the SLT and NCU
E Work with the President to provide guidance to the Board of Regents in various aspects of their work and responsibilities via the Co-Curricular Committee of the Board
E Provide counsel to the SLT on various personnel and strategic decisions that impact the student experience
E Provide spiritual leadership to the student body and the campus community
Committee Involvement
- Admissions Committee (weekly)
- Facility Rental Committee (Spring & Summer only)
- Spiritual Life Team (monthly)
- Title IX Committee (2x a month)
- Clery Committee (monthly)
- EPIC (2x a month)
- BAT (as needed)
- Housing Committee (as needed)
- Welcome Week Committee (Spring & Summer only)
- Diversity Advisory Committee (1x a month)
- Policy Advisory Council (2x a month)
Job Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in counseling, higher education, or related field preferred.
- Five years of experience in Residence Life/Student Engagement, Counseling, or a related field preferred.
- Experience with clinical counseling, triage, and crisis response preferred.
- Three to five years of supervisory or team leadership preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrate Christian character and servant leadership
- Commitment to University mission and statement of faith
- Ability to handle issues of a confidential nature
- Research skills needed for gathering information on issues pertaining to higher education
- Experience and competence in working with diverse populations
- Ability to work in a supervisory, collegial, and/or mentoring relationships with others, including staff, faculty, and student leaders
- Knowledge of or ability to learn student database programs; Familiarity with Microsoft products, Ellucian Colleague, Salesforce
- Ability to communicate and follow up verbally and in writing to ensure shared understanding of accurate information
- Ability to maintain composure and resolve conflict with students, parents, and staff/faculty professionally and effectively
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and conflicting priorities to accomplish tasks efficiently and accurately
- Ability to adjudicate complex conduct cases
- Title IX experience as investigator or adjudicator
- Ability to work as a member of a team and independently within a broad strategic framework
- Self-motivated, creative, organized, decisive, and enthusiastic
- Ability to attend to detail and maintain accurate records
Working Conditions
Environmental Conditions
- Flexible hours, given the rhythm of life in Student Development and the college calendar. Especially during the semesters, working during weekends and evenings are sometimes necessary and expected.
- Exposure to repetitive use of the fingers, hands, and wrists on a daily basis
- Usage of a computer averages approximately 50% of the workday. Other office machines include fax, photocopier, and telephone.
Application Process
This is a full-time, exempt, benefit-eligible position. Interested parties should send a cover letter and resume, including salary expectations via the online application.
Questions? Contact us.
North Central University
Attn: Human Resources
910 Elliot Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404-1391
hr@northcentral.edu
Fax # (612) 343-8063