Associate Dean of Students

The Opportunity

The Office of the Dean of Students seeks candidates for the role of Associate Dean of Students. The Associate Dean of Students serves as a member of the Dean of Students' leadership team, providing oversight and support for the Division of Student Affairs and playing a key role in advancing student care, conduct, and success initiatives. This role involves direct administration of the student conduct system, including integrating restorative practices, managing high-level student care cases, and coordinating interventions for students in personal crises or disputes. The Associate Dean chairs the Behavioral Intervention Team, oversees policy review and revision of the student Honor Code, and supervises a Case Manager to ensure effective support for students.

Additionally, the Associate Dean provides senior leadership and strategic oversight for one of the functional units within the Dean of Students Office, which may include: Housing & Residential Life.

Primary Job Functions:

• Serves as a primary participant in the campus student conduct system by overseeing its strategic alignment with university, state, and federal regulations
• Provides comprehensive training for students, staff, and faculty on various topics including the campus Honor Code
• Serve as a non-clinical case manager for the CARE/BIT process in coordination with various campus partners
• Manage student of concern process including outreach efforts for disputes, mental health, food insecurities, and withdrawal process
• Participate in the department on-call crisis response and management rotation
• Coordinate university resources and make referrals for situations such as emergencies, hospitalizations, and inquiries into student situations
• Support the Dean of Students in delivering quality services and resources that enhance student satisfaction and retention
• Directly supervise one Case Manager along with a functional unit comprised of professional and student employees
• Participate in the department on-call crisis response and management rotation. This occurs on average once every 3 months. The on call period is for 24 hours a day for 1 full month

Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL and Prescott, AZ, plus a Worldwide network across approximately 120 locations, Embry-Riddle stands as the world's largest aviation and aerospace university. For over 95 years, we've been pioneering education in STEM fields, serving over 11,600 residential students and 19,200 globally in the 2023-24 academic year with cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space.

Perks Await You at Embry-Riddle!

• Health Benefits:Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health-because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions:Retirement Contributions:ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
• Generous Time Off: Relax with 15 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.

Required Education:

• Master's degree in higher education, engineering, or related fields (Doctorate Preferred).
• 5-10 years of progressively responsible experience in a leadership role with student success, retention, and persistence efforts

Required Skills, Knowledge, abilities:

• Knowledge of student success trends in higher education
• Ability to lead and manage work groups, and perform as an effective implementer
• Knowledge of Maxient Student Conduct software
• Ability to lead teams through change
• Ability to analyze data, assess program effectiveness, and make data-driven decisions
• Strong customer service orientation
• Experience resolving complex student academic and retention issues and student/parent concerns.
• Student-centered work ethic and a high level of personal integrity and accountability.
• Willingness to work in an environment which may demand some flexibility or evening/weekend work

Application process/requirements

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R309539. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include a cover letter, full CV, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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