Full-Time Dean of Students
Job Description
Elmira College is a private, liberal arts College located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Seeking innovative professionals to fill the position of Dean of Students. The Dean of Students is responsible for the oversight, planning, and strategic management of a comprehensive student life program, including residence life, student engagement, DEI, student conduct, personal counseling services, and the office of Campus Safety. The office cultivates an environment of, and advocates for the integrity, accountability, safety, wellbeing, and equity of all students. This position reports to the President of the College and will have a strong partnership with the Vice President for Enrollment Management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build a cohesive, comprehensive, and distinctive Division of Campus Life
- Collaborate with other departments to enhance the overall student experience and support student retention
- Serve as appeals officer for student conduct and Title IX violations
- Working knowledge of legal and regulatory compliance issues related to Title IX, Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA), Clery Act, and NYS Enough is Enough.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor professional staff.
- Demonstrated ability to assess a healthy student life and campus climate
- Ability to develop partnerships with other key offices including academic affairs, advancement, admissions, and athletics
- Develop policies, programs, and services in student life to support the College’s mission, goals and values
- High amount of visibility on campus, with student leaders and at campus events
- Be the student advocate on campus
- Participate in and chair select campus committees
- Conduct weekly Staff meetings
- Act as health services liaison
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education administration, or a related field
- 5+ years of administrative experience in higher education, with a demonstrated understanding of student rights and responsibilities
- Direct experience in Recruitment and Retention is a plus
- Standing Dean or Associate /Assistant Dean of Student Life preferred
- Demonstrated discipline and conduct experience
- Experience in strategic planning, systems improvement, budgets, and effective management
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as a productive team member
- Proficient with computers and data entry, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and ERP software
- Possess a valid drivers’ license
WORK LOCATION: In-person/on-site
SUPERVISES OTHERS? Yes
TO APPLY: Send a CV and letter of interest to **@el****.edu.
If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly by emailing **@el****.edu, or by calling 607-735-1810.
BASIS OF PAY: Salary, Exempt
COMPENSATION: In exchange for your skills and experience, Elmira College will provide you with:
- Base salary of $85,000 with some flexibility
- On-Campus housing (rent-free and utilities college paid)
- Tuition waiver for you and your dependents;
- College-paid Short-term disability Insurance;
- College-paid group term life insurance;
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Options;
- 15+ paid holidays including the entire week of Thanksgiving and Winter Break/New Year’s;
- Generous Sick and Vacation time accruals;
- Free counseling for you and your family through the College-paid Employee Assistance Program.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed primarily in an office environment with frequent public contact and interruptions. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, reach, twist, carry, push and/or pull moderates amount of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; ability to travel occasionally to events and have a valid driver’s license.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
Elmira College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.
How to Apply
Send a CV and letter of interest to hr@elmira.edu. If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly by emailing hr@elmira.edu, or by calling 607-735-1810.157 total views, 0 today