Job Summary
The Dean of Students is the primary student affairs officer and is responsible for the oversight and implementation of the co-curricular aspects of the to develop, retain and graduate responsible, informed, and educated men and women. The Dean will seek to encourage the development of an environment in which academic pursuits can be conducted freely and with dignity, and in which each student’s cocurricular interests can be directed toward educational ends.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for the development, implementation, budgeting and evaluation of a comprehensive co-curricular student development plan and the production of a student handbook.
- Responsible for hiring, training and management of professional, support and paraprofessional staff, including the Student Activities, Housing and Residence Life and Religion and Spirituality Departments.
- Responsible for the collaborative management of large-scale university-wide programs such as New Student Orientation, Commencement and Homecoming related activities.
- To assist, develop and manage an effective student disciplinary program. Provide advisory assistance for the University Judiciary Committee as well as advocacy assistance for students, including how to access the system.
- Responsible for short-term counseling to deal with personal problems, including personal crises and for referring students with significant on-going concerns to the University Counseling Center or other counseling services.
- To advise students regarding the campus environment with emergencies and traumatic procedures.
- Manage an on-call schedule to assist students and other constituents with emergencies and traumatic events that may impact their lives.
- Work collaboratively with Academic Support and Enrichment Programs in aiding students who need to withdraw from or be readmitted to the institution for personal or medical reasons.
- Act as the advisor to the University’s Greek Fraternity/Sorority community.
- Responsible to develop policies and procedures that impact all recognized student organizations.
- Work collaboratively with the Health and Counseling Services Office to provide educational programs, support and services to students and the general campus community on issues related to gender.
- Develop programs designed to help undergraduate students become effective leaders, critical thinkers, community advocates and responsible members of the campus community and society at large.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, conduct evaluations, and communicate with others.
Oral and written communication skills to support a wide variety of interaction with individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel or Higher Education Administration, plus six years of experience in student affairs.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The University does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas for this position.
Wilberforce University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community.
