1 Dean of Students Job in Chickasha, OK
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma is Hiring a Dean of Students Near Chickasha, OK
Position Title: Dean of Students
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Salary: Dependent Upon Experience
Reports to: Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Life (VPEMSL)
Benefits: Institutional fringe package includes pension plans, life, health, dental and
vision insurance
Position Details: Full-time; FLSA Exempt
Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Start Date: Negotiable
Supervisory Duties: Will supervise full-time staff and undergraduate student
employees.
Position Summary of Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the President and VPEMSL, the Dean of Students is responsible
for creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive environment and culture
that synthesizes the intellectual, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual development
of students in a holistic way.
The Dean of Students will work with administrators, directors, coordinators, and
students to administer a comprehensive program of services including Residential Life,
Student Life, Career Services, Student Wellness, College Code of Conduct/Student
Disciplinary and Student Government Association. This role will also work with the
Student Services staff, student groups and other members of the University community
in developing extracurricular programming assuring integration with the academic life of
the institution and encouraging student personal growth and development.
As a primary student advocate, the Dean of Students will work to establish a student
culture where diversity is encouraged and where students learn to respect differences,
take responsibility for their actions, and exercise leadership. The Dean of Students will
provide leadership in and is responsible for the development, implementation and
evaluation of policies and regulations pertaining to student life, especially those related
to alcohol and drug usage, student conduct and student residences. This role serves as
a resource person, provides advisory services, and contributes to welfare of community
through participation in areas of interest, and serves as advisor to the University
President and VPEMSL concerning student services while adhering to the general
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guidelines as specified by the College Policy Manual, the President, and the State
Board of Education.
Essential Duties & Tasks:
- Manages areas that provide student and college-wide support services: Campus
and Student Conduct.
- Manages areas that provide student learning and development opportunities:
Orientation Programming and Student Leadership.
- Serves as chief student conduct officer for student and student organization
campus, and/or off campus. Oversees and directs student conduct and
community standards and assures that all policies, procedures, and prevention
efforts are consistent with best practices and are developmental in nature.
- Provides leadership in and is responsible for the development, implementation
especially those related to alcohol and drug usage, student conduct and student
housing. Oversees annual production of Student Handbook and other
documents.
- Assure processes are in place to address student concerns and complaints as
timely manner.
- Serves as co-chair of the Emergency Management committee. Responds to
families as needed. In consultation with the VPEMSL, coordinates the
institution's comprehensive response to such situations and provides follow-up as
needed. Provides consultation and serve as a referral resource for faculty, staff,
students, parents, and families.
- Serves as chair of the University CARE team and the threat assessment
develop appropriate outreach and services for vulnerable student populations.
- Provides oversight of three residence halls and supervises housing director.
staff. Creates housing reports as needed.
- Works with the Student Services staff, student groups and other members of the
integration with the academic life of the institution and encouraging student
personal growth and development.
- Helps establish a student culture where diversity is encouraged and where
exercise leadership.
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- Oversees New Student Orientation, assisting with orientation curriculum
university orientation.
- Plans and coordinates annual leadership awards ceremonies, including the
- Manages campus-wide day of service outreach to the local community.
- Coordinates a campus wide Wellness program for students, faculty, and staff.
Prepares application for Healthy Campus recognition for the State Health
Department.
- Provide timely and concise data collection and reports as needed and ensure
- Design and implement surveys to closely monitor effectiveness of services
- Serves as a member of University’s Administrative Council and Enrollment
- Serves on various hiring committees for the University.
- Oversees and participates in university wide events, including residence hall
openings, New Student Orientation, Welcome Week, Family Day, general
student events, and others as appropriate.
- Manages parent/family programs and resources.
- Supports the goals of the University’s mission, vision, and strategic plan.
- Represents the University internally and externally in student affairs, in areas
such as:
o Service on University committees.
o Service on regional and national councils.
o Service in community organizations.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the VPEMSL.
- Candidates must possess a M.Ed. or a related field as well as a minimum of 7
responsibilities.
- A strong record of success as a supervisor, including but not limited to
assessment of performance effectiveness.
- Demonstrated effectiveness as a culturally competent professional with broad
population.
- A high level of collegiality in working with other student affairs units as well as
relationships characterized by mutual respect, trust, and commitment to shared
goals. Integrity, creativity, energy, and decisiveness along with the capacity to
engage and inspire others.
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- Highly effective in all aspects of crisis management, including the ability to work
- Excellence as a manager of complex organizational processes, heavy reliance
development skills.
- Effectiveness in setting priorities and deadlines to ensure project goal and
- Strong skills in developing and managing budgets.
- Sensitive, diplomatic, and highly articulate in written and verbal communications
- Well-developed skills in assessing organizational effectiveness and identifying
areas of strength as well as needs for improvement.
Education & Experience:
• Master's Degree in Adult and Higher Education, Human Resources, Social Work,
- Progressive experience in Student Affairs development, management, and
- A minimum of 18 months experience supervising full-time staff, training,
- Knowledge of Ellucian, Slate, eRezlife, and/or similar tools, strongly preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
- Experience planning training schedules.
- Experience creating learning outcomes.
- Experience performing evaluation and assessment of training initiatives.
- Demonstrated knowledge of student success strategies
- Demonstrated ability to professionally interact and relate to individuals with
diverse backgrounds, including the ability to effectively resolve complex or
sensitive matters.
- Proven ability to lead a team, including proven success coaching team members
learning.
- Demonstrated ability to organize individual and teams to ensure operations are
mission.
- Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of word processing,
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To Apply:
Complete the USAO application at ( https://usao.edu/about/personnel.html ), as well as
submit a letter of interest, detailed resume, 3 professional/academic references, and
any necessary transcripts to hr@usao.edu. You may also mail the requested
documents to the Human Resources Office :
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
1727 W. Alabama, Chickasha, OK 73018-5322
ATTN: Human Resources Office/Troutt Hall/Room 218
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
This ins�tu�on, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Execu�ve Order 11246
as amended, Title IX of the Educa�on Amendments of 1972, Sec�on 504 of the Rehabilita�on Act of 1973,
the Americans with Disabili�es Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regula�ons, does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, na�onal origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its
policies, prac�ces, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial
aid, and educa�onal services.
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Job Summary
Full Time
$79k-114k (estimate)
12/06/2023
06/10/2024
ceousao.edu
Chickasha, OK
<25
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