Dean of Student Affairs

Clarke University • Dubuque, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dean of Student Affairs provides operational leadership and administrative oversight for student affairs functions that support student engagement, well-being, belonging, persistence, and holistic development at Clarke University. Reporting to the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, the Dean collaborates closely with colleagues across Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Athletics, and institutional support areas to create an integrated and mission-centered student experience aligned with the values of Clarke University and the BVM tradition. The Dean serves as a key student-centered leader responsible for fostering an inclusive, supportive, and developmentally focused campus environment that promotes student learning, personal growth, wellness, engagement, and successful transition through the collegiate experience.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling, or a related field required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, families, and external partners and collaborators.
• Demonstrated commitment to student development, student support, and inclusive student engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a collaborative and student-centered environment.
• Knowledge of student affairs best practices, student conduct processes, and student support systems.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and operational leadership skills.
• Ability to use assessment data and student information to support continuous improvement and student success initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in progressively responsible student affairs leadership roles in higher education preferred.
• Oversight of Title IX compliance processes and service as Clarke's Title IX Coordinator (Clarke will fund training, if required.)

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight for assigned student affairs functions and personnel.
• Supervise, support, and evaluate professional staff within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Foster a collaborative, student-centered, and service-oriented culture within Student Affairs.
• Coordinate staff development and training initiatives that support effective student services and student engagement.
• Develop and manage budgets for assigned student affairs functions in alignment with institutional priorities and available resources.
• Support the development of a campus environment that promotes student belonging, engagement, wellness, and success.
• Coordinate student engagement initiatives, campus traditions, orientation programs, and leadership development opportunities.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support student retention, persistence, and holistic student development.
• Assist with assessment efforts related to student affairs programs and services and use assessment data to support continuous improvement.
• Support initiatives designed to assist students experiencing academic, personal, or social challenges.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management to support student success initiatives and student transition efforts.
• Serve as a member of Academic and Student Affairs leadership meetings and committees as assigned.
• Maintain consistent and timely communication with students, families, faculty, and staff regarding student support processes and student affairs initiatives.
• Participate in university events and activities in support of student engagement and institutional community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager