Campus Associate Dean of Student Development

Position Details
Posted: September 25, 2026
Level: Manager 2
Employment Type:Management / Confidential
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: January 2027
Work Location: CT State Gateway (20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510)
Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Position Summary

The Campus Associate Dean of Student Development, reporting directly to the Campus Dean is responsible for managing day-to-day campus operations of the student services functions of the campus, in close collaboration with all of the CT State Community College Associate Vice-Presidents. These functions shall include Student Life, Student Activities, Student Conduct and Title IX. The Campus Associate Dean, through collaborative work with CT state Community College administration, ensures that all campus student services are operating effectively and develops strong collaborative relationships with all faculty and staff at the campus. This position is responsible for major personnel decisions, or both, including staffing, hiring, firing, evaluation, promotion and training of employees. By working alongside with the Associate Dean for Campus Operations, they shall jointly ensure that students are able to access all academic buildings and services necessary to support student success at the campus.

The Campus Associate Dean will oversee and manage the following campus functions:

• All student conduct matters
• Campus Title IX as the Title IX Deputy Officer for the campus
• Student Activities, supervising the Dir. Student Activities
• Student Government

The Campus Associate Dean will collaborate with central administrative staff to ensure that the needs of the students on the campus are met for the following functions:

• Interface with the CT State academic Associate Deans and Program Areas Deans relating to classes that fall within that academic unit, ensuring that classes are taught within the parameters outlined by the approved course syllabus.
• Under the supervision of the Campus Dean, responds to student issues with instructors, working in collaboration with the appropriate academic leadership.
• Student Success programs including academic advising, career services and Veterans' Affairs
• Student Support programs including but not limited to activities to address food and housing insecurity, mental health and childcare.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Campus Dean of Students & Faculty, the Campus Associate Dean of Student Developmentis responsible for managing day-to-day campus operations of the student services functions of the campus,througheffective performance in these essential duties:

• Student Support Services
  • Accountable for the direction of activities that support student development and implementation of all compliance policies and processes.
• Student Relationships
  • Accountable for building and ensuring a safe and educational campus climate and for assuring that students have all appropriate resources available in order to successfully complete their academic program.
• Public Relations
  • Support the Campus Dean in maintaining community connections, communicating events information and coordinating campus activities that are open to the general public.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.
Minimum Qualifications

Master's degreein an appropriately related academic discipline, withtwo (2) or more years of administrative and managerial experience in higher education including supervisory experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Evidence of knowledge and skills in the development and implementation of student conduct matters.
• Experience and working knowledge of regional and specialized accreditation standards relevant to campus programming.
• Leading, directing and evaluating student support staff in a higher education environment.
• Research, information and computer literacy skills, including but limited to:
  • Development of databases in support of outcomes assessment.
  • Data analysis and interpretation.
  • Evidence based decision making.
• Proven leadership ability and demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with diverse range of stakeholders.
• Effective at operating in a matrixed environment with teams from other areas within the college.
• Proven success at problem solving
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Student Conduct
• Experience with Title IX
• Experience with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $106,523 approximate annual

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees. Please refer to the CSCU - CSCU Executive Residency Requirements Policy, which applies to all positions classified as Management/Confidential at the Executive 1 level or higher.
Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following:

• A cover letter
• A current resume

In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications. The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume.

Your resume must include the names of three (3) current professional references, including their titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers.

Important Notes:

• Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
• Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted
• Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas.
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.