Associate Dean of Students - Student Affairs - Dean of Students

About the role

The Dean of Students Office at UW-Whitewater seeks an Associate Dean of Students to provide exemplary leadership and oversight to student issues primarily related to student assistance and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact in the Dean of Students Office for non-conduct related issues and matters (ombuds, medical withdrawals, etc.)
• Provide leadership for development, implementation and administration of policies, procedures and protocols that impact student success and are under the purview of the Dean of Students Office.
• Serve as the chair of the CARE team and ensure compliance with all requirements of the protocols of the team.
• Coordinate the Medical Withdrawal process and ensure accurate records management and follow up for student complaints received by Associate Dean.
• Communicate and coordinate with faculty and staff members regarding students of concern.
• Train members of the UW-Whitewater community on the role and function of the CARE team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel Administration, Counseling, or another related field.
• Seven years of relevant higher education related experience.
• Experience managing student crisis situations.

Qualifications

• Experience in behavior intervention and threat assessment processes and protocols.
• Supervision experience of professional staff members.
• Demonstrated competence in providing quality training programs for various levels of staff and students, especially as it relates to student behavior, classroom management and crisis response.
• Policy development and implementation.
• Well-developed communication and public relations skills including the ability to engage effectively with faculty, students, families, and their representatives.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and the impact on the student experience.
• Knowledge and utilization of software programs that manage student contact and intervention processes.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.