Assistant Dean of Students - Student Affairs at Westminster University

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Student Affairs, Student Life, Operations, Leadership, Residence Life, Student Care, Title Ix Deputy Coordinator, Student Conduct, Budget Management, Assessment, Crisis Response, Policy Interpretation, Staff Supervision, Data-Informed Approach, Program Development, Stakeholder Collaboration

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Westminster University Assistant Dean of Students for Student Life and Operations Position Type: Full-Time Benefited Work Location: Westminster University Campus 1840 South 1300 East Salt Lake City, UT 84105 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please apply directly through Westminster University's Career Job Board [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=8b104a38-45ac-4682-9e01-117585322eb0&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter]. A completed application will include a resume and cover letter that describes how your previous experience will contribute to this role and the Westminster community. Please submit all required documents through the single Dropbox provided. POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Dean of Students for Student Life and Operations (ADSLO) is a twelve-month full-time staff member of the Division of Student Affairs reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students (AVP/DOS). The ADSLO is a key member of the Vice President of Student Affairs and Athletics’ leadership team and is a highly visible student-centered leader in Student Affairs. This Assistant Dean is tasked with providing vision and leadership to create and foster a healthy, safe, and inclusive robust campus life for a diverse student population. The ADSLO is tasked with providing leadership and oversight for the departments of Residence Life, Campus Dining, and Student Care. The ADSLO also serves as the lead Title IX Deputy Coordinator, chief student conduct officer, and provides coordination and oversight for summer camps. As a key member of the Vice President’s senior leadership, this assistant dean provides critical leadership in delivering a dynamic and successful student experience within a vibrant and progressive campus culture. A successful assistant dean will be an experienced higher education administrator with (1) demonstrated experience centralizing diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging in student serving programs and processes, (2) a team oriented leadership style and professional philosophy, (3) and a professional career plan to advance to senior leadership in Student Affairs. Student Affairs at Westminster is committed to creating an environment that encourages students’ exploration of self while pursuing community and working toward academic success. Westminster is a private comprehensive liberal arts institution deeply committed to preparing students to lead lives of learning, accomplishment, and service and to help them develop skills and attributes vital for success in a diverse and interdependent world. A culture of imagination and innovation with a committed practice of inclusiveness and respect for differences is a hallmark of Westminster University. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Management and Administration Directly supervise the Director of Residence Life and Student Dining and provide oversight of professional staff, Residence Life Community Leaders, and student staff. Westminster has a two-year residency requirement, serving 500 residents across five residence halls and generating approximately two million dollars in revenue. Directly supervise the Director of Student Care who provides support to students experiencing challenges, manages a student case load, oversees campus food pantry (Purple Basket), delivers federally mandated drug and alcohol prevention programming, serves as a deputy Title IX coordinator, and acts as the coordinator of BIT (Behavioral Intervention Team). Directly support the General Manager of Campus Dining, a Sodexo partner. Collaborative work includes programming, education, university calendar and operational schedules, communications, website, and student experience. Provide day-to-day oversight of contractual obligations related to beverage and food service vendor. This may include policy interpretation, supervision and compliance. Provide financial oversight of department budgets totaling approximately $400,000+. Provide support and education to department directors in the annual budget development process. Provide leadership and logistics coordination for cross-unit operational teams providing campus services that support summer camps. Key campus partners include Events, Facilities, Campus Safety, Information Services, Campus Security, Campus Dining, Athletics, Residence Life, and business offices. Collaborate with Student Success and Retention Team in coordination of retention and matriculation initiatives related to work areas in portfolio. Foster and maintain strategic partnerships with Admissions, Financial Aid, Student Account Services, Registrar, Facilities, Athletics, and departments within the Division of Student Affairs. Produce departmental assessment plans that expand the potential for student success by utilizing a data-informed approach to student programming that positively contributes to retention and graduation rates. Develop, analyze, and generate departmental reports containing descriptive analytical and evaluative content generated by completing formative and summative assessment. Additional Duties * Serve as a Campus Security Authority and Mandatory Reporter * Data management, facility management, assessment, and reporting * Assist students and other parties in policy understanding and application * Provide collaborative leadership and coordination of high-profile institutional events including convocation and commencement MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Master’s degree in higher education administration, counseling, business administration, or law from an accredited college or university * Five years of related experience in an academic setting * Experience in higher education, particularly in the area(s) of student development, programming, residence life, student government, student retention, orientation * Experience supervising professional staff * Demonstrated experience working with college students * Demonstrated experience in administration, budget management, assessment, problem-solving, and crisis or emergency response * Demonstrated experience in policy interpretation, application, and compliance PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Demonstrated leadership within state and/or national professional associations (e.g., NODA, NASPA, UPSIL) * Demonstrated experience with institutional level programming for signature events, such as Commencement, Convocation, student leadership summits, and campus-wide orientation * Experience with software packages: Persona, eRezLife, Advocate, Maxient, WebAdvisor, Self-Service, THD, StarRez, Slate What we offer: * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Paid Time Off (PTO) * Paid Parental Leave * Paid Family and Medical Leave * 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 5.5% employer contribution * Tuition Remission (after a qualifying period of employment) * 18 Paid Holidays Annually * Cell Phone Plan Discounts Diversity and Inclusion Promote an inclusive Westminster through demonstration of the commitments included in the Westminster University Diversity Statement. Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion both individually and as related to my field of work, profession, or discipline.

Responsibilities

This role provides vision and leadership for a healthy, safe, and inclusive campus life, overseeing Residence Life, Campus Dining, and Student Care departments. The Assistant Dean also serves as the lead Title IX Deputy Coordinator and chief student conduct officer, ensuring dynamic student experiences.