Assistant Dean of Students

The Alverno College Assistant Dean of Students is a central leader in the student affairs division, ensuring a meaningful co-curricular experience for students. The Student Affairs team of educators works passionately to support, educate and empower students in creating a vibrant campus culture of success that encourages each student to reach her unique potential as an effective community member and leader. Partnering with and reporting to the VP for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, the Assistant Dean of Students provides leadership, supervision and direction across this highly collaborative division, with specific responsibility for and oversight of Global Exchange programs, Residence Life, and Student Affairs Operations. With an unwavering commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, the Assistant Dean models multicultural fluency and teaches intercultural competence. The Assistant Dean often represents the VPSA/Dean of Students and serves as a student affairs connection with our graduate students, as well as facilitating the student code of conduct and supporting the coordination of both new student orientation and college commencement activities. This is a full-time position involving considerable evening and weekend work. Principal Responsibilities Supervisory Responsibilities Inspire, support, motivate and supervise the Director of Residence Life, Coordinator of Global Exchange programs, and the Student Affairs Operations Manager o Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the College's policies and applicable laws. Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training and developing employees; assessing performance, celebrating successes and developing improvement plans as appropriate Indirectly lead the directors and staff in the other departments within student affairs: Athletics, Campus Safety, Counseling & Health Services, International and Intercultural Center, Student Activities and Leadership Administrative Responsibilities Implement efforts to create a vibrant learning community in which students become engaged, take ownership for their environment, respect the rights of others, are held accountable for their behavior, and learn to balance personal needs with the needs of the community In partnership with the Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students, establish long-range goals that support the mission and vision of the division and the CollegeProvide support and advocacy for students with concerns and provide appropriate referrals as necessaryFacilitate mediation sessions with students unable to resolve their conflicts Oversee the student code of conduct and respective conduct processMonitor federal legislation as it relates student conduct to ensure compliance Assist with college Title IX policy and processCo-facilitate training for students, faculty and staffAssist with division co-curricular assessment and measurement of learning outcomesServe as co-administrator for Early Alert programParticipate on the college BIT (RADAR) team, assess policy needs and streamline processes to effectively deal with emergency situations and behavior concerns Administer or co-administer the Emergency Grant and Emergency Loan programsAssist with visioning and implementation related to student retention strategiesParticipate in the Residence Life on-call rotation Community Relations Serve as a member of the Student Affairs division team and collaborate with colleagues from other departments to accomplish timely completion of projects and maintain smooth operations Share responsibility for representing and introducing Student Affairs at college new employee orientations Professional Development Participate in department meetings, retreats, student programs, official college functions when appropriate, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the VPSA/Dean of StudentsRemain updated on trends and issues related to residence life, international programs and campus lifeMaintain communication with other colleges, professional peers, and professional organizations to remain current in areas of responsibility. Campus Memberships may include: ACPA or NASPA, ASCA, ACUHO-I, UMR-ACUHO, WAIE, WCPA, and the WAICU meetings. College Responsibilities Comply with safety procedures and maintain clean and orderly work areasParticipate on the following committees: Department Head Forum, Academic Status Committee, Student Support, Enrollment Review Group, and other committees as appropriate Perform other tasks as necessary to support the College mission