Dean of Students
Simpson University, a Christ-centered institution affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, is hiring a Dean of Students to lead student development and foster healthy campus community. The role champions student success through conduct accountability, retention-focused holistic growth, and supervision of student development leaders in alignment with Simpson’s mission and values.
Задачі
Supervise and disciple 6+ graduate assistants serving as Residence Directors and Life Coaches with rotating Student Development specialty areas.
Oversee student conduct processes and restorative policy development aligned with Biblical principles; serve as primary disciplinary officer, maintain records, communicate with parents/guardians, coordinate hearing boards, and lead trainings.
Coordinate crisis response policies and procedures and lead/participate in crisis management efforts.
Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations and university policies (e.g., Title IX, FERPA, Clery Act); serve as primary Title IX coordinator for student matters.
Develop comprehensive training for 75+ student leaders that includes common experiences and role-specific training by supervisors.
Advise ASBSU and student clubs to strengthen leadership, traditions, and belonging within the student body.
Curate assessment data into usable dashboard graphics; edit the Student and Parent Handbooks.
Serve as primary contact for student parents; develop orientation and ongoing communications to involve families.
Serve as a Life Coach for approximately 20 freshmen annually and collaborate on delivering the first-year seminar course.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and student leaders; support overflow needs of other departments and perform other duties as assigned.
Вимоги
Master’s degree in student affairs, leadership, higher education administration, or another master’s degree paired with mentored student affairs experience.
Minimum 10 years in student development (undergraduate and/or graduate experience considered); essential experience with residence life, conduct systems, Title IX, and crisis management.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, customer service, problem-solving, tact, diplomacy, discretion, confidentiality, and professional judgment.
Commitment to evidence-based practice with proficiency in budget management, data analysis, and policy development.
Ability to supervise employees in accordance with university policies and procedures and collaborate effectively as both team member and leader.
Ability to work flexible hours, including being on call much of the academic year.
Demonstrated sensitivity to undergraduates from diverse cultural, economic, and academic backgrounds.
Personal relationship with Jesus Christ, vibrant Christian faith, commitment to Christian community, and ability to engage in conversations about Christ; maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy.
Exceptional (preferred, not required):
Doctoral degree in a relevant field (or willingness to pursue while employed).
5+ years supervising full-time student affairs professionals in a Christian college setting.
Significant leadership experience (e.g., multi-department leadership, large budgets, crisis response teams).
Active member in a Christian & Missionary Alliance church; active in student affairs professional organizations.
Bilingual abilities; ability to relate well to collegiate parents.
Умови
Salary range: $71,000–$78,000 annually.
Flexible hours with on-call expectations much of the academic year.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition benefit programs for employees and dependents; paid holidays and vacation days.
Full dining privileges for lunch each day.
Encouraged to attend at least one professional conference and one mission trip per year, with expectation of fundraising to cover costs.
Typical working conditions: primarily indoors (offices, classrooms, residence halls) with occasional outdoor events and hospital visits.