Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title
Assistant Dean of Students

Work Location
Springfield Campus

Department
Dean of Students Office

HR Home Department
080110 DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE

Pay Grade
47

Proposed Salary
$76,000 - $95,000/annual

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.

Appointment Type
Full Time Regular

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt

General Function

The Assistant Dean of Students is responsible for the administration of the University's wellbeing programs under the supervision of the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students. The Assistant Dean of Students provides strategic leadership and oversight for student conduct, Student Care and Concern functions, and the Counseling Center. The Assistant Dean of Students participates in on-call rotations, responds to student emergency situations and critical incidents, and leads coordinated crisis response efforts in collaboration with campus and community partners.

Description of Primary Duties

1. Provides leadership, supervision, and oversight of departmental units with the Division of Student Affairs.

2. Works with the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students in providing an appropriate and coordinated response from the University to personal and campus emergencies (including an on-call rotation) involving students.

3. Manages emergencies involving students, coordinates response to situations, and provides students, parents, faculty, and administrators with coordinated care and consistent application of policies related to student concerns impacting student success.

4. Provides mentoring, case management, and supportive interventions for students.

5. Serves as a member of the Behavioral Intervention Team.

6. Oversees the student conduct process, ensuring timely, fair, and educational responses to alleged violations.

7. Serves as a hearing officer for alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct as needed.

8. Assists with training and outreach efforts to increase awareness of the DOS office, Behavioral Intervention Team, and available student support resources.

9. Reviews, updates, and maintains the DOS Office websites and related communication platforms to ensure timely and accurate information.

10. Ensures the University's compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to functional areas.

11. Develops and implements preventative education initiatives related to student behavior and wellbeing.

12. Partners with campus stakeholders (Residence Life, Dining, and Housing Services, Academic Affairs, faculty, etc.) to promote early intervention and student success strategies.

13. Expands faculty and staff training on recognizing and responding to students in distress.

14. Represents the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students as needed (e.g., committees/meetings, University functions).

15. Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

16. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.

17. Contributes to the overall success of the Office of the Dean of Students by performing all other duties assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

Education: A Master's degree in student personnel administration, higher education administration, counseling, social work or a related field is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.

Experience: At least 5 years of progressive leadership and related professional student affairs, counseling, or social work experience is required. Evidence demonstrating success in dealing with students, parents, administrators, and faculty is required. Knowledge of student conduct processes or case management services is preferred.

Skills: Strong conflict resolution, crisis management, and communication skills are preferred. Documented success in managing complex student issues is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others are preferred. The ability to manage and complete tasks in a timely manner and the ability to maintain accurate records and files is preferred.

Additional Qualifications

Link to Job Description
https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1199.htm

Open Date
05/01/2026

Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)

Special Instructions to Applicants

First date of consideration is 6/1/2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Please note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts required at time of hire.

Posting Detail

Posting Number
20260118FTS

Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/86234