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Title: Assoc 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 Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students, who directs the overall coordination, administration, and program development of functional areas within the Division of Student Affairs. The Associate Dean of Students 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 all students, including DACA, undocumented and homeless students. The person supervises the Assistant Dean for student conduct and community responsibilities, helps lead Redbird Care Team, supervises off-campus case manager(s), coordinates and serves in the dean on duty rotation, supervises the Student Navigator Network program and serves on the Critical Incident Response Team. The person may represent or assume authority for the Dean of Students Office in the absence of the Dean.

The Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students' departments and areas are responsible for multiple programs and services, including student case management, student advocacy, and problem resolution through the Dean on Duty program, crisis response, Student Conduct and Community Responsibilities, Multicultural Center, Center for Civic Engagement, Student's Attorney, Student Access and Accommodation Services, Sorority and Fraternity life, leadership education and development, off-campus services, parent and family services, advisement of student program board, advisement of Student Government Association, major campus programs and events, registered student organizations, commencement ceremonies, and Welcome Week orientation programs.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

Pay is $80,000 > $87,500 annually, combined with an excellent benefits package

Required Qualifications

1, Master's degree in student affairs, social work, counseling, or a related area
2. Minimum of seven years of experience in student affairs/services at a college/university, including at least :
a. Five years of experience supervising full-time staff members
b. Five years of experience working with or in student advocacy and student care or behavioral intervention teams
c. Three years of experience in college/university student conduct
3. Knowledge in providing education, consultation, and support regarding undocumented students, homelessness, and related issues.
4. Excellent written, oral, administrative, organizational, and judgment skills; demonstrated experience in creating productive work relationships with peers as well as students
5. Ability to work in a high-demand environment, work cooperatively in a team setting, multi-task and be able to self-initiate work independently
6. Experience in strategic planning and organizational budget management
7. Highly dependable and displays a professional manner, is student service oriented, and able to work with diverse constituencies
8. Knowledge of principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism, and demonstrated equity mindset

Work Hours

Office setting. The core work hours of this position are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. Position occasionally requires work beyond regular office hours.

Functional Expectations

1. Remain at workstation for extended periods.
2. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.

Proposed Starting Date

Negotiable

Required Applicant Documents

Resume/C.V., 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

Application review will begin on June 2, 2023 and continue until position is filled.

All application materials must be submitted online. Application materials submitted via fax, email, or mail will not be accepted.

Please prepare in advance separate documents representing a cover letter, reference list (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references), and resume/C.V. to attach to this application.

Contact Information for Applicants

Chelsea Hood
cehood1@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.