Dean of Students jobs in Oklahoma

Position Title: Dean of Students
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Salary: Dependent Upon Experience

Reports to: Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Life (VPEMSL)

Benefits: Institutional fringe package includes pension plans, life, health, dental and
vision insurance

Position Details: Full-time; FLSA Exempt

Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Start Date: Negotiable

Supervisory Duties: Will supervise full-time staff and undergraduate student
employees.

Position Summary of Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the President and VPEMSL, the Dean of Students is responsible
for creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive environment and culture
that synthesizes the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development
of students in a holistic way.
The Dean of Students will work with administrators, directors, coordinators, and
students to administer a comprehensive program of services including Residential Life,
Student Life, Career Services, Student Wellness, College Code of Conduct/Student
Disciplinary and Student Government Association. This role will also work with the
Student Services staff, student groups and other members of the University community
in developing extracurricular programming assuring integration with the academic life of
the institution and encouraging student personal growth and development.

As a primary student advocate, the Dean of Students will work to establish a student
culture where diversity is encouraged and where students learn to respect differences,
take responsibility for their actions, and exercise leadership. The Dean of Students will
provide leadership in and is responsible for the development, implementation and
evaluation of policies and regulations pertaining to student life, especially those related
to alcohol and drug usage, student conduct and student residences. This role serves as
a resource person, provides advisory services, and contributes to welfare of community
through participation in areas of interest, and serves as advisor to the University
President and VPEMSL concerning student services while adhering to the general

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guidelines as specified by the College Policy Manual, the President, and the State
Board of Education.

Essential Duties & Tasks:

• Manages areas that provide student and college-wide support services: Campus

• Manages areas that provide student learning and development opportunities:

• Serves as chief student conduct officer for student and student organization

• Provides leadership in and is responsible for the development, implementation

• Assure processes are in place to address student concerns and complaints as

• Serves as co-chair of the Emergency Management committee. Responds to

• Serves as chair of the University CARE team and the threat assessment

• Provides oversight of three residence halls and supervises housing director.

• Works with the Student Services staff, student groups and other members of the

• Helps establish a student culture where diversity is encouraged and where

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• Oversees New Student Orientation, assisting with orientation curriculum

• Plans and coordinates annual leadership awards ceremonies, including the

• Manages campus-wide day of service outreach to the local community.
• Coordinates a campus wide Wellness program for students, faculty, and staff.

Prepares application for Healthy Campus recognition for the State Health
Department.

• Provide timely and concise data collection and reports as needed and ensure

• Design and implement surveys to closely monitor effectiveness of services

• Serves as a member of University’s Administrative Council and Enrollment

• Serves on various hiring committees for the University.
• Oversees and participates in university wide events, including residence hall

openings, New Student Orientation, Welcome Week, Family Day, general
student events, and others as appropriate.

• Manages parent/family programs and resources.
• Supports the goals of the University’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.
• Represents the University internally and externally in student affairs, in areas

such as:
o Service on University committees.
o Service on regional and national councils.
o Service in community organizations.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the VPEMSL.
  

• Candidates must possess a M.Ed. or a related field as well as a minimum of 7

• A strong record of success as a supervisor, including but not limited to

• Demonstrated effectiveness as a culturally competent professional with broad

• A high level of collegiality in working with other student affairs units as well as

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• Highly effective in all aspects of crisis management, including the ability to work

• Excellence as a manager of complex organizational processes, heavy reliance

• Effectiveness in setting priorities and deadlines to ensure project goal and

• Strong skills in developing and managing budgets.
• Sensitive, diplomatic, and highly articulate in written and verbal communications

areas of strength as well as needs for improvement.

Education & Experience:
• Master's Degree in Adult and Higher Education, Human Resources, Social Work,

Skills & Abilities:

• Experience planning training schedules.
• Experience creating learning outcomes.
• Experience performing evaluation and assessment of training initiatives.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student success strategies
• Demonstrated ability to professionally interact and relate to individuals with

diverse backgrounds, including the ability to effectively resolve complex or
sensitive matters.

• Proven ability to lead a team, including proven success coaching team members

• Demonstrated ability to organize individual and teams to ensure operations are

• Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of word processing,

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To Apply:
Complete the USAO application at ( https://usao.edu/about/personnel.html ), as well as
submit a letter of interest, detailed resume, 3 professional/academic references, and
any necessary transcripts to hr@usao.edu. You may also mail the requested
documents to the Human Resources Office :

University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
1727 W. Alabama, Chickasha, OK 73018-5322

ATTN: Human Resources Office/Troutt Hall/Room 218

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