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Date Posted
: July 11, 2011
Job Title: Dean of Students
Category: 03
Employer: Southern New Hampshire University
Location: Manchester, NH

Description:



The Dean of Students is responsible for effective management of the Department of Student Affairs and provides a comprehensive student development program that assists our students in achieving their educational objectives. The Dean will create and maintain a safe, healthy and supportive environment that holistically synthesizes the intellectual, physical, social and emotional well-being of our students. The Dean oversees a wide range of services that includes Athletics (intercollegiate, intramural, and recreational programs), Campus Ministry, International Student Services, Public Safety, Residence Life, Student Organizations and Leadership, Cultural Outreach and Development, Service and Community Involvement and the Wellness Center.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for student learning and development outside of the classroom.
  • Works with the Student Affairs staff, student groups and other members of the University community in developing extracurricular programming assuring integration with the academic life of the institution.
  • Establishes a student culture where diversity is encouraged and where students learn to respect differences, take responsibility for their actions, and exercise leadership.
  • Provides leadership in and is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of policies and regulations pertaining to student life.
  • Develops and coordinates policies and procedures relative to all student activities including those related to internal University judicial and disciplinary procedures; oversees annual production of Student Handbook and other documents.
  • Consults with the Provost on an as needed basis to provide information or obtain guidance on a variety of student issues including significant issues related to student dismissals, disciplinary actions, exceptions to existing policy and procedures, and interdivisional matters.

MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY COMPONENT:

  • The Dean of Students provides leadership and input in the formulation of plans, programs and policies to offer needed services to students that nurture their development and enrich their academic experience.
  • Frequent consultation with managers to stimulate innovative approaches to maximize service delivery.
  • Macro-level responsibility for the development and maintenance of the Student Affairs' approximately $19M budget.
  • Serves as a member of the Provost's University College Leadership Team.
  • The Dean of Students is responsible for hiring, terminating, evaluating and directing 1 assistant dean, 11 directors and 1 office manager.
  • Through subordinate directors, indirectly manages a staff of 125 employees.
  • Will facilitate the university's relationship with both Dining Services and the bookstore.

Minimum qualifications include a Masters degree with a minimum of five years experience in Student Affairs at the Dean level or above, comfort working closely with Student Affairs and truly student-centered. Excellent leadership and managerial skills as well as the capacity to supervise and lead a student affairs staff.

Doctorate; or Master's in a related field such as Student Personnel, more that 5 years experience, experience at an institution similar to ours and with our student profile and active participation in professional associations at the regional or national level preferred.

Candidates are requested to apply online at https://www.snhu.edu/jobs. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. EOE/AA




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