Dean of Students

Misericordia University

$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Educational Leadership, Counseling, or related field required.
  • 7-10 years of experience in student affairs roles.
  • Experience with judicial affairs and disciplinary protocols.
  • Demonstrated crisis management skills.
  • Experience in managing student support areas like Campus Life or Counseling Center preferred.
  • Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for student life and well-being initiatives.
  • Supervise departments to support student programming and resources.
  • Ensure community standards and facilitate holistic student development.
  • Support underrepresented student populations within campus initiatives.
  • Manage multiple projects and crisis situations effectively.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in mission integration.
  • Engagement in strategic development of student services.
  • Dynamic role impacting student success and well-being.
  • Supportive environment for professional growth and development.
Full Job Description
Position Overview:

In collaboration with the VPMISL and AVP, the Dean of Students provides strategic leadership for the developmental and operational aspects of student life, emphasizing student well-being, community standards, and holistic development. This position will supervise several departments to ensure that programming, resources, and services facilitate student development and student success. As a member of Mission Integration and Student Life, the Dean of Students will support underrepresented student populations.

Education:
  • Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Educational Leadership, Counseling, or related field required.

Experience:
  • Seven to ten years of experience in increasingly responsible and professional roles related to student affairs
  • Experience with judicial affairs and disciplinary protocols
  • Demonstrated crisis management skills
  • Knowledge and experience with student support in areas that report to the position such as Campus Life, Counseling Center and/or Health and Wellness preferred.
  • Prior supervisory experience

Work-Related Knowledge
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, manage crisis situations and utilize creative and timely problem-solving skills with flexibility for efficient resolution.
  • Strong working knowledge and understanding of established professional codes of ethics and best practices for Student Affairs professionals.

(Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications and/or experience may be considered.)

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