AVP & Dean of Students

CSU Careers•San Marcos, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students is responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of the Dean of Students Area. The Dean of Students Area includes the departments of 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). The Dean of Students is a co-chair of the CARE Team/Threat Assessment, Critical Issues Team and the Cross Functional Incident Team. The Dean of Students serves as a campus-wide resource regarding students’ rights and responsibilities. The Dean of Students is an administrative designated CSUSM Corporation Board of Directors member. The AVP and Dean of Students provides advising to the Associated Students, Inc. Student Advocacy Committee. The AVP and Dean of Students meets with students, student leaders, and family members; responds to student crises, issues and concerns; mobilizes campus resources to respond to emergencies, crisis situations and disruptions that involve students; maintains a visible presence at activities and programs; mediates conflict to promote outcomes that support student learning and well-being; guides, supports, and evaluates managers and office staff; facilitates assessment, program review, quality improvement, and the adoption of new technologies and strategies that are data-driven; manages budgets, personnel, and other resources in a manner that is efficient and demonstrates effective stewardship; and ensures compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations. As needed, the AVP and Dean of Students also serves as the Vice President’s designee. As an integral member of the Student Affairs Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT), the AVP and Dean of Students plays a crucial role in developing University policy and participating in institutional planning, evaluation, and assessment.

Requirements

Administrator III classification
Full-time, exempt position in the Management Personnel Plan (MPP)
MPP positions serve at the pleasure of the President
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) prior to beginning employment.
Compliance with California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act as a 'mandated reporter'.
Filing of Conflict of Interest forms subject to Fair Political Practices Commission regulations.
Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form authorizing the release of information by current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Nice To Haves

For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction and oversight of the Dean of Students Area, which includes multiple departments such as 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).
Serve as a co-chair of the CARE Team/Threat Assessment, Critical Issues Team, and the Cross Functional Incident Team.
Act as a campus-wide resource regarding students’ rights and responsibilities.
Serve as an administrative designated CSUSM Corporation Board of Directors member.
Provide advising to the Associated Students, Inc. Student Advocacy Committee.
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 the adoption of new technologies and strategies that are data-driven.
Manage budgets, personnel, and other resources efficiently and with effective stewardship.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.
Serve as the Vice President’s designee as needed.
Play a crucial role in developing University policy and participating in institutional planning, evaluation, and assessment as a member of the Student Affairs Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT).