Dean of Students

Position Details

The Dean of Students serves as the College’s primary advocate for students and provides strategic leadership for programs, services, and initiatives that promote student success, well-being, retention, belonging, engagement, and a strong culture of care. Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Dean fosters a student-centered culture by leading comprehensive support efforts, coordinating institutional responses to students in distress, overseeing student conduct and behavioral intervention processes, and strengthening collaboration across academic and administrative units.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Serve as the chief advocate for students, leading the development and assessment of student support programs, shaping policies, and advising senior leadership on student trends and strategic priorities.
• Oversee case management services and coordinate campus-wide responses for students of concern, including chairing key committees and collaborating with campus and external partners on crisis situations.
• Direct all aspects of student conduct processes, ensuring compliance with policies, overseeing investigations and hearings, and promoting restorative, educational approaches to accountability.
• Partner across Academic and Student Affairs to advance retention and graduation, using data-informed strategies to support engagement, wellness, and removal of barriers to student achievement.
• Lead and supervise key student-facing units, manage budgets and compliance, and foster campus and community partnerships to strengthen student support systems.

Qualifications

• This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Additional qualifications are defined below by the College.
• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, Public Administration, or related field (doctorate preferred).
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration, student affairs, student services, counseling, student conduct, case management, or a related field, including substantial supervisory and leadership experience, with a proven record of managing initiatives that support student success.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience working in a large urban public university system.
• Knowledge of student development, crisis intervention, threat assessment, conflict resolution, and restorative practices.
• Experience using data and assessment to improve student outcomes.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and student-centered practice.

CUNY's Title

CUNY's Title: Dean

Compensation And Benefits

CUNY's compensation and benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

How To Apply

To apply, please visit http://cuny.jobs/ and enter the Job ID# in the “What” section field. Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information) as one file.

Closing Date

Closing Date: July 24, 2026

Job Search Category

CUNY Job Posting: Executive

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

Job ID: 32409

Location

Location: College of Staten Island

Job Type

Job Type: Full-Time