What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Vice President / Dean of Students position at Boston College?
Associate Vice President / Dean of Students
Boston College is committed to educating students who will contribute to the greater good. The Associate Vice President/Dean of Students plays a vital role in creating the conditions for students to flourish academically, personally, and within the broader University community.
Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Associate Vice President/Dean of Students is a senior student affairs leader who provides strategic direction and overall leadership for the Dean of Students Office. Grounded in the Jesuit, Catholic mission and Ignatian vision of education, the AVP/Dean advances a comprehensive approach to student development, care, belonging, and success.
The AVP/Dean leads a talented team of student affairs professionals and provides strategic oversight for critical functions including community standards, restorative practices, student conduct, student support and case management, disability services, off-campus student life, behavioral intervention, crisis response, and Title IX-related processes. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and thoughtful leader who can navigate complex student matters with care, sound judgment, and a commitment to fostering a thriving campus community.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Dean of Students Office, ensuring programs, services, and policies advance student learning, development, belonging, and success.
- Lead and develop a team of senior student affairs professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee University systems related to student conduct, community standards, restorative practices, behavioral intervention, and student support.
- Use data, assessment, and student feedback to identify opportunities to improve the student experience and address barriers to belonging, engagement, and success.
- Provide leadership during complex student situations and University crises, supporting effective response, communication, and decision-making.
- Build strong partnerships across the University and with external stakeholders to support students and strengthen the campus community.
- Advance a student-centered approach to accountability, care, and community responsibility consistent with Boston College's mission and values.
Each staff member in the Division of Student Affairs is expected to support division and university-wide initiatives, staff events, and serve on committees as needed.
Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: 163,750 to 204,700; salary commensurate with relevant experience.