Grand Valley State University · 3 days ago
Associate Dean of Students
Allendale, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expGrand Valley State University is seeking an Associate Dean of Students to provide leadership and supervision in the Dean of Students Office. This role is responsible for overseeing campus-wide responses to students of concern, leading strategic planning efforts, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance student support services.
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Hiring Manager
Dan Banks
Responsibilities
Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship for the Dean of Students Office and serve as a representative of Dean of Students leadership across the university
Hire, onboard, train, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff, including conducting performance reviews, quarterly goal setting, professional development planning, and corrective action when necessary
Lead strategic planning, assessment, and continuous improvement efforts for the Dean of Students Office
Provide leadership in emergency and crisis response, including student death and other traumatic events, through participation on the Incident Management Team and Emergency Management Advisory Committee
Provide leadership and direction for the university CARE Team and advise university leadership on student care, crisis intervention, and threat assessment
Assess and track the effectiveness of CARE services and Dean of Students programs, using data to recommend and implement improvements to meet student and community needs
Collaborate with University Advancement to grow, oversee, and administer the Dean of Students Emergency Fund
Serve as a representative of the Dean of Students Office and Division of Student Affairs on committees such as the Tuition Refund Appeal Committee and other campus-wide working groups
Build and maintain relationships with campus partners, academic leaders, parents/families, and internal and external mental and physical health providers, including community resources in Allendale and Grand Rapids
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including FERPA, Clery, and Title IX, and promote best practices in case management and student support
Maintain current knowledge of trends, research, and best practices in higher education case management through professional development and participation in relevant organizations
Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in higher education, college student personnel, counseling, social work or related field
Minimum five (5) years of relevant post-graduate higher education experience in mental health, behavioral intervention, crisis response or case management
Minimum two (2) years of post-graduate experience managing and supervising teams with evidence of vision and leadership
Demonstrated efforts to positively/effectively lead and facilitate partnerships
Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills, including strong verbal, written, and listening communication capabilities
Working knowledge of nondiscrimination laws and compliance regulations including ADA, Title IX, due process, the Clery Act, and FERPA
Ability to manage sensitive information, maintain confidentiality, and uphold the highest level of professionalism
Preferred
Doctoral Degree, post Master's, or certifications in case management
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in crisis intervention and crisis management
Experience in assessment and evaluation relative to program effectiveness
Experience using student service, case management, and retention software/database systems and other technology systems, such as Maxient, Banner, Navigate, OnBase, and Workday
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance offered.
Generous 403B contributions by employer and employee are fully vested after 2 years.
Tuition is waived for undergraduate and graduate courses!
Up to four weeks of accrued vacation.
Work-Life Program to assist in achieving a balanced life between work and personal needs.
Company
Grand Valley State University
Grand Valley State University is a public liberal arts university located in Allendale, Michigan, United States.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.9MKey Investors
The MiSTEM Advisory Council
2022-03-14Grant· $0.9M
Leadership Team
Philomena Mantella
President
Robert Talbert
Professor Of Mathematics
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