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Title: Associate Dean of Students
Division Name: Student Affairs
Department: Dean of Students
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The associate dean of students provides administrative support to the dean of students, who directs the overall coordination, administration, and program development of functional areas within the Division of Student Affairs. The person in the position exercises independent judgment, handles a highly diversified mixture of responsibilities in one or several specialized areas, and supports the University's core values by providing individualized attention and access to programs and services to underrepresented students. The person may represent or assume authority for the Dean of Students Office in the dean's absence.

The Dean of Students Office at Illinois State University has responsibility for multiple programs and services including student advocacy, problem resolution, basic needs, and crisis response; campus discipline and mediation programs; student legal services; off-campus student services; parent and family services; student involvement opportunities including sorority and fraternity life, leadership development, registered student organizations, and management of the student involvement center; advisement of the student government association and sorority and fraternity governing and honorary organizations; planning, implementing, and assessing large-scale campus-wide traditional events including commencement, student leader recognition events, student organization involvement fairs, social programming, and fall and spring new student welcome programs.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights:

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$85,000 - $95,000

Required Qualifications

1. Master's degree in student affairs or related area.
2. Minimum of seven years of experience in student affairs/services at a college/university.
3. Experience supervising full-time staff members in higher education setting is required.
4. Excellent written, oral, administrative, organizational, and judgment skills; demonstrated experience in creating productive work relationships with peers and students.
5. Ability to work in a high-demand environment, work cooperatively in a team setting, multi-task, and be able to self-initiate and work independently.
6. Experience in strategic planning and organizational budget management.
7. Ability to work extended hours, and periodic nights and weekends.
8. Ability and means to drive at night.
9. Highly dependable and display a professional manner and appearance, be student-service oriented, and able to work with diverse constituencies.
10. Full knowledge of principles of diversity and demonstrates cultural competency.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D./Ed.D.

Work Hours

Work hours vary but are typically 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, with some evenings and weekends required during peak events.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis

Proposed Starting Date

July 1, 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume, Cover Letter, Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Special Instructions for Applicants

Applications will be reviewed starting March 10, 2025, and the position will remain open until filled.

Contact Information for Applicants

Dean of Students Office, 309-438-2008, jskirb1@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.