What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Student Affairs position at Belmont College?
Title: Dean of Student Affairs
Department: Academic and Student Affairs
Supervisor: VP of Academic Affairs
Pay Grade: 14
Revision Date: 11/10/2025
Location: Main Campus
Approved by: President
Position Summary:
The Dean of Student Affairs reports directly to the VP of Academic Affairs. The Dean has responsibility for overseeing the College functions of Advising, Records, Career Services, and Student Life. The Dean plans, implements, and evaluates student success initiatives in collaboration with the Dean of Academic Affairs and Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Provide leadership for and supervision of each assigned function in student services and collaborate with others across the College community regarding those functions.
2. Act as the lead for student retention and completion initiatives:
a. Sets and realizes student persistence/retention goals.
b. Works directly with faculty and staff for the purpose of maximizing retention of students.
c. Designs, implements, evaluates, and oversees the College retention plan.
d. Identifies, implements, and evaluates new and/or revised strategies to maximize retention of new and returning students.
3. Works closely with faculty and the Marketing Department to update the website with the latest information related to programs of study.
4. Directs the planning, implementation, and evaluation of new student orientations.
5. Develops and maintains communications with enrolled students via telephone, written correspondence, texts, and social media.
6. Directs, in collaboration with others, student co-curricular activities which complement and enhance the academic programming of the college and enrich the development and experience of students.
7. Attends and actively participates in open houses and other campus activities.
8. Provide supervision and support for the transfer and articulation functions of the college in collaboration with the Dean of Academic Affairs.
9. In conjunction with the Dean of Academic Affairs, oversee the advising and counseling of students concerning academic and disciplinary problems, resolving student conduct issues per College policies and procedures.
10. Document student complaints per the Higher Learning Commission compliance regulations and serves as the contact for student concerns and complaints that have risen to the administrative level.
11. Oversee student services operations at all locations.
12. Monitor and evaluate applicable budgets.
13. Participates in the shared governance system of the College.
14. Supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
15. Serves as the Title II officer at Belmont College.
16. Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic and Affairs.
Physical Requirements:
Note: Please rank the below tasks as F for Frequent (6 hours daily), M for Moderate (4-6 hours daily), O for Occasional (2-4 hours daily) or R for Rarely(>2 hours daily).
F Stand or Sit R Stoop/Kneel/Crawl R Carry/Weight Lift
F Walk F Talk/Hear R Exposure to Outside Environment
F Use of Fingers/Hands F See R Able to lift 10 pounds
R Climb R Taste/Smell R Exposure to Hazardous Materials
Position Requirements:
1. A minimum of five years of experience with student support services at an administrative level and preferably at a community or technical college.
2. A minimum of a master’s degree with an emphasis in student development or a comparable degree that relates to the duties of this position; doctoral degree preferred.
3. A thorough knowledge of student services and student development theory.
4. A demonstrated ability to supervise professional and administrative level staff and to provide direction to achieve college goals is essential.
5. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills are required.
6. The ability to meet the position requirements with minimal supervision and self-direction to meet reporting and other deadlines
Belmont College does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, housing, citizenship, veterans status, or genetic information in matters of admissions, employment, or service the College provides. Belmont College also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of discrimination and harassment.
This job description is subject to change at any time and nothing in this job description restricts the college’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities. Additionally, this job description shall not be construed as an employment contract.