Dean of Students

classroom and promote awareness of the world they live in. The Dean of Students will report to the Assistant Provost for Student Affairs.

Required Qualifications:

The position requires a strong educational background and progressive professional experience.

• Education: A Master's degree in a relevant field such as Higher Education Leadership, Student Personnel, Student Affairs and Higher Education, or Counseling.
• Experience: 5 years of progressive full-time leadership experience in more than one area of student life.
• Specific Experience: Previous experience with the student conduct experience.
• Knowledge & Skills:
  • Thorough knowledge of current and emerging trends in student affairs and student success.
  • Familiarity with systems like Banner and Maxient is preferred.
  • Strong decision-making skills demonstrating fairness and objectivity.
  • Commitment to fostering a campus culture of inclusion, accessibility, and diversity.
  • An active, energetic, well-organized personality with integrity and a collegial, accountable leadership philosophy.

Responsibilities:

The Dean oversees several critical functions, reporting directly to the Assistant Provost for Student Affairs.

• Supervision & Leadership: Provides direction and mentorship for key Student Affairs offices:
  • Student Activities Office
  • Counseling Center
  • Parent and Family Services
  • Diverse Abilities and Accommodations
• Student Conduct & Welfare: Oversees the judicial affairs process, including the hearing and appeals board, and supports academic probation/disqualification processes. Chairs the CARE team.
• Strategic Planning: Works with the Assistant Provost on strategic initiatives for student engagement, retention, and quality education, including collaboration on planning and budgeting.
• Campus Engagement: Coordinates key events like Honors Convocation and Commencement Line Up. Builds visibility through direct involvement in Residence Hall programming, student organizations, recreational sports, and dining activities.
• Communication & Advocacy: Serves as a primary communicator of University policies to students and advocates for students' academic, social, and professional development with faculty and staff.

Required Skills and Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education Leadership, Student Personnel, Student Affairs and Higher Education, Counseling, or related field.
• 5 years of progressive full-time leadership experience in more than 1 area of student life. - Previous experience with the student conduct experience.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of current and emerging trends relating to promising practices in student affairs and student success and a commitment to excellence
• An active, energetic and well-organized personality with a sense of humor and collegiality.
• A leadership philosophy that emphasizes an environment of accountability, collegiality and open communication.
• Strong decision-making skills that demonstrate a sense of fairness, sensitivity, compassion, and objectivity.
• An ability to facilitate a campus culture and climate of inclusion, accessibility, belonging and authentic commitment to diversity, multiculturalism, and equality.
• Personal and professional integrity in the highest degree.
• Familiar with Banner and Maxient.

Physical Demands: Normal physical demands for successful work in a normal office environment.

Benefits: Competitive benefits package including health insurance, 16 paid holidays, tax-deferred retirement contributions, vacation, and sick leave. More information can be found by visiting the Benefits page of the VU website.

Requirements

Interested applicants should submit a Vincennes University application, cover letter, resume/cv, and full contact information for three professional references.