Assistant Dean of Students (AP27-005)

The Assistant Dean of Students (AP27-005) plays a crucial role in supporting student well-being, accountability, and success at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE).

About the role

As a central support and coordination hub, the Assistant Dean of Students oversees systems that respond to student concerns, connects individuals to appropriate campus or community resources, and maintains a safe, equitable, and responsive campus environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage student care and advocacy processes
• Oversight of conduct and accountability systems
• Collaborate with campus partners to ensure a coordinated response to student needs
• Develop and implement structured support plans, educational interventions, and programs promoting awareness, reporting, and student engagement
• Support students experiencing barriers to success through timely support, advocacy, and clear pathways forward
• Consult with faculty and staff on addressing student concerns
• Contribute to a stronger culture of care and accountability

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in higher education in areas such as student conduct administration, student engagement, crisis response, student wellbeing, student success, behavioral intervention, or duties related to the position
• Two years of related experience in crisis management and response (can be concurrent with above)

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years post-master's experience
• Experience supervising full-time staff
• Experience with Maxient system
• Demonstrated knowledge of the legal and cultural factors impacting student retention and graduation
• Demonstrated ability to manage difficult and complex situations in a compassionate and empathetic manner
• Experience administering programming within a community or higher education setting

Benefits

The position is exempt and FLSA. No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

No specific pay details are provided in the job posting.

Schedule

No specific schedule details are provided in the job posting.

Application Materials and Information

To be considered for the role, applicants should submit a complete and detailed employment history highlighting relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase their qualifications. Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include a criminal background check and other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship and F-1/J-1 visas: SIUE will not sponsor visas for this position.
• E-Verify: SIUE is not currently enrolled in or participating in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program.
• Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please contact us at 618-650-2190 or via email at careerinfo@siue.edu.
• EEO Statement: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.