Coe College invites student-centered professionals to apply for the position of Dean of Students.

The Dean of Students (DOS) has a college-wide leadership role and serves as the Senior Student Affairs Officer (SSAO) at Coe. The DOS works closely with other senior leadership to provide a liberal education that is transformative both in and outside of the classroom. The DOS is also essential member of the core leadership team leading the College’s mission-driven commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The DOS is responsible for a wide variety of programs and services that support student success including the direct oversight of the Student Conduct Manager, College Chaplain & Counselor, Coordinator of Multicultural Affairs, Director of Wellness & Counselor, Programming & Student Organization Coordinator, Orientation & Events Coordinator and Director of Residence Life.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the senior Student Affairs Officer with full responsibility for the personnel, budgets and programs in Student Life.
• Provide the strategic leadership and vision necessary to support the highest quality student experience at a small residential college.
• Serve as a core leader in the college’s mission-driven commitment to inclusive practices and preparing students to live in a diverse world.
• Apply best practices in Student Life to offer a comprehensive range of the services, programming and policies to carry out the Coe College mission.
• Serve as a consistent and engaged advocate for student welfare.
• Lead the college in the effort to further promote student centered approaches in all our policies and practices.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff across the campus to enhance student success in all dimensions of their college experience and to improve the quality of education at Coe.
• Provide visible and active support for students individually and collectively by engaging in campus life.
• Encourage and support a campus community that values and supports diverse thoughts and viewpoints, and develop initiatives to enhance genuine inclusion.
• Foster the development of a campus community that is diverse, inclusive and equitable by developing a Student Life program that actively promotes these values.
• Promote a culture of assessment and continuous improvement in Student Life and make evidence-based decisions regarding programs and services.
• Will be a member of the College’s Senior Staff and will work collaboratively with other Senior Staff in an integrated approach to student success.
• Keep other members of the Senior Staff team apprised of critical Student Life issues and provide counsel as needed.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with campus, alumni, and local community stakeholders.
• Lead the college’s support to students in emergency situations.
• Serve as the primary advisor to Student Senate and aid in the planning and implementation of their programs.
• Serve as Title IX Coordinator and Senior Conduct Officer and provide leadership around student conduct concerns generally.
• Serve with the Provost as liaison to the Board of Trustees Academic and Student Affairs Committee.

• Masters in Student Affairs Administration or related field required.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative leadership in Student Affairs.
• Minimum of five years of experience working with students directly in Student Affairs.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

Position Specific:

• Record of success in creating and implementing a vision in a Student Affairs division or office.
• Demonstrated record of integrating Student Affairs programming with other elements of the student experience to provide a seamless student-centered learning experience.
• Significant experience in one or more of the areas within the Student Affairs field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory and broad range of trends and best practices related to the Student Affairs field.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting and mentoring staff to create a thriving work environment.
• Proven ability to develop institutional policies that are consistent with federal, state, and higher education law.
• Experience in providing response and assistance to students in crisis situations.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively listen, build consensus, and inform the campus community of policies and plans.

Coe Competencies:

• Dedication to the educational mission of a private, residential liberal arts college.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships in a collaborative and diverse team atmosphere.
• Commitment to excellent customer and/or student service.
• Demonstrated ethical and responsible decision making.
• Consistent attendance and accountability necessary to meet position objectives.
• Successful completion of a background check in accordance with Coe College policy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Typical office setting - sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to enter and maneuver campus buildings.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, diversity statement and contact information for three professional references.