Assistant Dean of Students for Engagement and Development

Loyola Marymount University•Lewisboro, NY

1d•$102,600 - $138,500

About The Position

The Assistant Dean of Students for Engagement and Development is a member of the Dean of the School of Film & Television’s senior leadership team and is responsible for the student experience beyond formal academic advising and enrollment. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Assistant Dean provides strategic leadership for student engagement, individualized support and advocacy, community and belonging, personal and professional development, student-facing production operations, technical services, and other programs and services shaping students’ day-to-day experience. The role leads the relaunch and ongoing oversight of the SFTV Living Learning Community. The Assistant Dean is a visible, accessible, and trusted resource for undergraduate and graduate students, especially those needing individualized guidance, support, stronger connections to the School, or help navigating personal, professional, interpersonal, institutional, or community challenges. The position provides administrative supervision of the Head of Production and the Head of Technical Services, ensuring that production processes, facilities, screening and presentation environments, equipment, operational systems, and student services support learning, creative development, safety, access, and the educational experience. Working closely with the Assistant Dean for Academic Advising and Enrollment, the Assistant Dean contributes to coordinated leadership for students from entry into SFTV through graduation and transition into professional life. The position also participates in strategic planning and decision-making, collaborates with School and University leadership, and represents SFTV on University committees and working groups as assigned. The role is expected to support the University’s mission, vision, and values; model professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct; and demonstrate outstanding customer service. The position is classified as Staff Regular. Salary is $102,600–$138,500, commensurate with education and experience. The position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Typically a master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, education, counseling, arts administration, film/media administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education, student affairs, academic administration, student services, or related areas.
Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff and managing student-facing programs or operations.
Experience collaborating effectively with faculty, administrators, students, and campus partners.
Strong interpersonal, communication, mentoring, conflict resolution, and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated ability to support students through complex academic, personal, and professional challenges.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and student success.
Expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills, and abilities to keep abreast of regulation and policy changes.

Responsibilities

Lead initiatives that strengthen student engagement, belonging, community, persistence, and overall student success.
Develop programs and services supporting students’ personal, creative, academic, and professional development.
Maintain an active and visible presence in the student community and assess emerging student needs and concerns.
Partner with student organizations, student leaders, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry professionals to strengthen student participation and community.
Advise the Dean about student culture, student needs, and opportunities to improve the student experience.
Serve as a primary contact for students seeking guidance or help navigating personal, interpersonal, professional, or institutional challenges.
Provide individualized outreach and intervention for students experiencing difficulties that may affect their success or engagement.
Coordinate student support with faculty, academic leadership, Student Affairs, Community of Care, Counseling Services, Disability Support Services, and other University resources.
Help students understand University processes, resources, and available support services.
Identify recurring student concerns and recommend systemic improvements.
Oversee and support SFTV student organizations and co-curricular activities.
Develop and support programming for mentorship, leadership development, professional growth, creative collaboration, and community engagement.
Collaborate on orientation, welcome events, commencement activities, and other major student milestones.
Foster connections among students, alumni, faculty, industry professionals, and University partners.
Develop initiatives for career readiness, professional identity development, mentorship, and industry engagement.
Partner with Career and Professional Development, faculty, alumni, and industry representatives to create opportunities that advance student career success.
Support students in identifying and pursuing internships, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, and professional pathways.
Lead planning, implementation, and assessment of the SFTV Living Learning Community.
Coordinate Living Learning Community programming, student engagement, and partnerships connecting residential and academic experiences.
Collaborate with academic and University partners to operate and continuously improve the Living Learning Community.
Provide administrative oversight of Production Operations and Technical Services.
Supervise the Head of Production and Head of Technical Services.
Establish priorities, goals, service standards, and accountability measures for student-facing operational units.
Promote coordination among operational staff, faculty, departments, student organizations, and academic leadership.
Ensure operational practices support student learning, safety, accessibility, professionalism, and equitable access to resources.
Supervise assigned professional staff and student-facing operational units; establish goals, monitor performance, provide coaching and feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
Promote collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and exceptional service in supervised areas.
Recommend staffing, process, and resource improvements to support departmental goals.
Participate in strategic planning and decision-making as a member of the Dean’s senior leadership team.
Collaborate with School and University leadership to advance institutional priorities and student success initiatives.
Monitor and assess student engagement, satisfaction, participation, and service effectiveness using appropriate data and feedback.
Represent SFTV on University committees and working groups, as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Support the University mission, vision, and values; model professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct; and demonstrate outstanding customer service.