Campus Associate Dean of Student Development

Connecticut State Community College•New Haven, CT

5d•$106,523•Onsite

About The Position

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success. For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State Position Details Posted: September 25, 2026 Level: Manager 2 Employment Type: Management / Confidential Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week Anticipated Start Date: January 2027 Work Location: CT State Gateway (20 Church Street, New Haven, CT 06510) Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Position Summary The Campus Associate Dean of Student Development, reporting directly to the Campus Dean is responsible for managing day-to-day campus operations of the student services functions of the campus, in close collaboration with all of the CT State Community College Associate Vice-Presidents. These functions shall include Student Life, Student Activities, Student Conduct and Title IX. The Campus Associate Dean, through collaborative work with CT state Community College administration, ensures that all campus student services are operating effectively and develops strong collaborative relationships with all faculty and staff at the campus. This position is responsible for major personnel decisions, or both, including staffing, hiring, firing, evaluation, promotion and training of employees. By working alongside with the Associate Dean for Campus Operations, they shall jointly ensure that students are able to access all academic buildings and services necessary to support student success at the campus. The Campus Associate Dean will oversee and manage the following campus functions: All student conduct matters Campus Title IX as the Title IX Deputy Officer for the campus Student Activities, supervising the Dir. Student Activities Student Government The Campus Associate Dean will collaborate with central administrative staff to ensure that the needs of the students on the campus are met for the following functions: Interface with the CT State academic Associate Deans and Program Areas Deans relating to classes that fall within that academic unit, ensuring that classes are taught within the parameters outlined by the approved course syllabus. Under the supervision of the Campus Dean, responds to student issues with instructors, working in collaboration with the appropriate academic leadership. Student Success programs including academic advising, career services and Veterans’ Affairs Student Support programs including but not limited to activities to address food and housing insecurity, mental health and childcare. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the Campus Dean of Students & Faculty, the Campus Associate Dean of Student Development is responsible for managing day-to-day campus operations of the student services functions of the campus, through effective performance in these essential duties: Student Support Services Accountable for the direction of activities that support student development and implementation of all compliance policies and processes. Student Relationships Accountable for building and ensuring a safe and educational campus climate and for assuring that students have all appropriate resources available in order to successfully complete their academic program. Public Relations Support the Campus Dean in maintaining community connections, communicating events information and coordinating campus activities that are open to the general public. This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Requirements

Master’s degree in an appropriately related academic discipline.
Two (2) or more years of administrative and managerial experience in higher education including supervisory experience.
Evidence of knowledge and skills in the development and implementation of student conduct matters.
Experience and working knowledge of regional and specialized accreditation standards relevant to campus programming.
Leading, directing and evaluating student support staff in a higher education environment.
Research, information and computer literacy skills, including development of databases in support of outcomes assessment, data analysis and interpretation, and evidence-based decision making.
Proven leadership ability and demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with diverse range of stakeholders.
Effective at operating in a matrixed environment with teams from other areas within the college.
Proven success at problem solving.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States.
Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA).
Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Student Conduct
Experience with Title IX
Experience with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Responsibilities

Managing day-to-day campus operations of the student services functions of the campus, in close collaboration with all of the CT State Community College Associate Vice-Presidents.
Overseeing and managing all student conduct matters.
Serving as the Title IX Deputy Officer for the campus.
Supervising Student Activities, including the Dir. Student Activities.
Overseeing Student Government.
Collaborating with central administrative staff to ensure student needs are met for academic advising, career services, Veterans’ Affairs, and support programs addressing food and housing insecurity, mental health, and childcare.
Directing activities that support student development and implementation of all compliance policies and processes.
Building and ensuring a safe and educational campus climate.
Assuring that students have all appropriate resources available to successfully complete their academic program.
Supporting the Campus Dean in maintaining community connections, communicating event information, and coordinating campus activities open to the general public.