Dean of Student Affairs

Alabama Community College System

$104K — $149K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • 4+ years of director-level experience in student services such as advising or financial aid.
  • Experience with BANNER software.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all student services and success initiatives as the Chief Student Affairs Officer.
  • Oversee departments like Admissions, Financial Aid, and Athletics with administrative leadership.
  • Develop and execute strategic goals and policies to enhance student engagement and retention.
  • Supervise Student Affairs staff, promoting professional development and accountability.
  • Manage division budgets, ensuring effective resource allocation.
  • Act as the Title IX Coordinator, ensuring compliance and managing training and investigations.
  • Collaborate across departments to support institutional goals and student success.

Benefits

  • Accrual of sick leave at 8 hours per month with rollover benefits up to retirement.
  • Annual leave accumulation based on years of service, up to 16 hours per month.
  • Eligibility for up to 10 days of professional development leave with pay annually.
  • Comprehensive health insurance options, including dental and vision coverage at discounted rates.
  • Tuition waiver program for employees and dependents after a designated eligibility period.
Full Job Description
Salary: $104,973.00 - $149,416.00 Annually
Location : TSCC - 1225 Air Base Blvd, Montgomery, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08488
College/Division: TSCC-501110-Student Services Administration
Opening Date: 08/25/2026
Closing Date: 9/8/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Trenholm State Community College

Position Summary
The Dean of Student Affairs, will serve at the Chief Student Affairs Officer and provides strategic leadership for student affairs, dual enrollment, early college, TRIO programs, campus security, and athletics, units of the College. Responsibilities include enrollment management, academic advising, financial aid, student life (all aspects), athletics, ADA resources, student conduct, and campus security. Responsibilities also include building collaborative relationships across campus and the greater community that contribute to increased efficiencies and student success. The Dean of Student Affairs is dedicated to promoting student development and retention through coordinated student support services and outreach initiatives in the community, K-12, and higher education that align with the College's mission.

Salary Schedule: B
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Serve as the College's Chief Student Affairs Officer, providing strategic leadership for all student services and student success initiatives.
  2. Provide administrative leadership and oversight for Student Affairs departments, including Admissions, Records, Financial Aid, Veterans Affairs, Recruitment, Orientation, Student Success, Counseling, Student Activities, Athletics, Campus Police, TRIO Programs, Dual Enrollment, and Early College.
  3. Develop, implement, and evaluate strategic goals, policies, procedures, and initiatives that promote student access, engagement, retention, persistence, and completion.
  4. Lead and supervise Student Affairs personnel by fostering professional development, promoting accountability, and conducting performance evaluations.
  5. Develop, recommend, and manage divisional budgets while ensuring the effective allocation of financial and operational resources.
  6. Serve as the College's Title IX Coordinator, ensuring compliance with Title IX and applicable federal and state laws, coordinating required training, and overseeing investigations of complaints.
  7. Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Institutional Effectiveness, Workforce Development, and other College divisions to support student success, enrollment growth, and institutional goals.
  8. Coordinate behavioral intervention, student conduct, crisis response, and campus safety initiatives in collaboration with Campus Police and other appropriate departments.
  9. Ensure the Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, and related student policies remain current and are effectively communicated and enforced.
  10. Provide executive oversight of the College's intercollegiate athletics program, ensuring compliance with NJCAA, ACCS, and other applicable athletic regulations
  11. Ensure compliance with SACSCOC, U.S. Department of Education, ACCS, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations within areas of responsibility.
  12. Prepare, review, and ensure the timely and accurate submission of required institutional, state, and federal reports.
  13. Advise the President and Executive Vice President on significant student affairs matters, operational issues, and recommendations affecting student services and campus operations
  14. Evaluate and recommend improvements to facilities, services, and operational processes that enhance the student experience and support regulatory compliance.
  15. Serve as a member of the President's Extended Cabinet, institutional committees, and professional organizations to advance the mission and strategic priorities of the College.
  16. Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Vice President

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  1. Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  2. Minimum of four (4) years of full-time director level experience or higher in student services in one or more of the following areas: recruiting, advising, athletics, career services, disability services, admissions, financial aid, recruiting, and/or retention, and/or student activities.
  3. Experience with BANNER.

Preferred Qualifications:
  1. Doctorate in higher education or related field from an accredited institution.
  2. Experience at the vice president, dean or associate dean level.
  3. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  4. Ability to work effectively with a diverse student, faculty, staff, alumni, and community population.
  5. Ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks.
  6. Ability to meet deadlines and work well with others.
  7. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students and the general public.
Physical Requirements:
  1. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
  2. Prolonged sitting and standing at times.
  3. Some overnight travel required.
  4. Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently.
  5. Ability to work with large groups.
  6. Ability to traverse both campuses.
  7. Ability to work flexible hours.
  8. Ability to communicate by using PC, telephone, and written media


Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:
  • Trenholm State Community College online employment application.
  • A current resume, including three (3) references.
  • Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION
Neither a resume nor an application is appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. "Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Minimum Qualifications" section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.

Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Premium amounts:
  • Single $ 30
  • Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
  • Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
  • Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium
  • Member $ 50
  • Spouse $ 50
The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium
  • Member $ 50
  • Spouse $ 50
The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums
  • Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
  • Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50
Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:
  • 1/3 waived after 1st year
  • 2/3 waived after 2nd year
  • 3/3 waived after 3rd year
Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.
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Do you have a Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • NO

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2. Minimum of four (4) years of full-time director level experience or higher in student services in one or more of the following areas: recruiting, advising, athletics, career services, disability services, admissions, financial aid, recruiting, and/or retention, and/or student activities.
  • yes
  • no

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