Assistant/Associate Dean

Southern Adventist University • Collegedale, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant/Associate Dean provides direction and support primarily to Thatcher Hall residents—and to all students regardless of gender, generally—regarding personal and university issues. Manages the residence hall in an orderly manner and helps create a spiritual environment.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• Practice confidentiality of information at all times
• Good people and administrative skills
• Previous experience as a residence hall dean is strongly preferred
• Has the desire to grow professionally, including a willingness to learn new systems and procedures
• Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
• Must have an expressed commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, be an SDA church member in good and regular standing, and have a desire to serve in a cooperative, spiritually redemptive, and soul-winning atmosphere

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Previous experience as a residence hall dean is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitates connections between residents and other campus entities for student success
• Plans and presents worship as needed
• Approves late leaves and overnight leaves
• Closes up and completes census at curfew time
• Hires for and is responsible for two receptionists’ desks that operate 24/7
• Assists the Housing Dean with the housing process
• Assists with Student Conduct as needed
• Responds to emergencies and code of conduct issues when appropriate
• Works with Counseling Services to provide support for students
• Works with the Academic Support Team by attending meetings and reaching out to struggling students as needed
• Assists with social events in Residence Life
• Serves on University committees as assigned
• Maintains professional contact outside the University through involvement in professional organizations/activities and collaborations with Student Service professionals at other institutions
• Performs all other reasonable, business-related functions as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time