Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, Student Affairs
About The Position
The Associate Vice President and Dean of Students provides strategic direction and oversight for the Dean of Students Area at California State University San Marcos. The area includes Basic Needs; Civility, Conduct and Ethical Development; Cougar Care Network; Housing & Residential Education; New Student and Family Programs; ACE Scholar Services; College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP); Child Care Access Program (CCAMPIS); Educational Opportunity Program (EOP); Project Rebound; and TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the AVP and Dean of Students serves as co-chair of the CARE Team/Threat Assessment, Critical Issues Team, and Cross Functional Incident Team; acts as a campus-wide resource on students’ rights and responsibilities; serves as an administrative-designated member of the CSUSM Corporation Board of Directors; and advises the Associated Students, Inc. Student Advocacy Committee. The role may also serve as the Vice President’s designee as needed. As an integral member of the Student Affairs Senior Leadership Team and Student Affairs Leadership Team, the AVP and Dean of Students contributes to University policy development and institutional planning, evaluation, and assessment. This full-time, exempt Administrator III position is part of the Management Personnel Plan (MPP); MPP positions serve at the pleasure of the President. The position is required to work in person on campus.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Dean of Students Area and its departments and programs.
- Meet with students, student leaders, and family members; respond to student crises, issues, and concerns.
- Mobilize campus resources to respond to emergencies, crisis situations, and disruptions involving students.
- Maintain a visible presence at activities and programs.
- Mediate conflict to promote outcomes that support student learning and well-being.
- Guide, support, and evaluate managers and office staff.
- Facilitate assessment, program review, quality improvement, and adoption of data-driven technologies and strategies.
- Manage budgets, personnel, and other resources efficiently and demonstrate effective stewardship.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
- Serve as co-chair of the CARE Team/Threat Assessment, Critical Issues Team, and Cross Functional Incident Team.
- Serve as a campus-wide resource regarding students’ rights and responsibilities.
- Serve as an administrative-designated member of the CSUSM Corporation Board of Directors.
- Advise the Associated Students, Inc. Student Advocacy Committee.
- Serve as the Vice President’s designee as needed.
- Contribute to University policy development and participate in institutional planning, evaluation, and assessment through membership on the Student Affairs Senior Leadership Team and Student Affairs Leadership Team.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Retirement (CalPERS)
- Tuition waiver
- Vacation leave
- Sick leave
- 15 paid holidays each year, including 14 scheduled holidays and one Personal Holiday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
