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Dean of Students

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Oglethorpe University
Location
Oglethorpe University - Atlanta, GA, 30319

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Institution Type
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Job DetailsLevel ManagementJob Location Oglethorpe University - Atlanta, GAPosition Type Full-Time StaffEducation Level Graduate DegreeSalary Range UndisclosedTravel Percentage UndisclosedJob Shift UndisclosedJob Category EducationDescription Oglethorpe University seeks a Dean of Students to provide leadership and management of the Division of Campus Life. The Dean will oversee a comprehensive student life program on our urban residential liberal arts campus which includes: Student Activities, Orientation, Student Government and Organizations, Greek Life, Counseling Center, Residence Life, Wellness and Recreation, Turner Lynch Campus Center operations and three centers in our Atlanta Laboratory for Learning: Global Education, Career Development, and Civic Engagement.

 

 

The Dean will oversee university outreach and conduct processes to support students who encounter difficulties and challenges. The division is charged with creating co-curricular opportunities that contribute positively to the overall quality of the academic and social experience at the university. The Dean and team will encourage campus participation, build a sense of institutional citizenship and help each student find their place where they flourish and achieve the institutions creed of Making a Life. Making a Living. & Making a Difference..

 

 

Candidates should have an interest and credibility in diverse and dynamic liberal arts community. In particular, the University is seeking candidates with experience and strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The university currently enrolls a diverse population of 1,385 students who represent 37 states and 30 countries. More than half of Oglethorpes students identify as persons of color and 40 percent are the first in their families to attend college. Oglethorpe graduates are among those with the lowest average student loan debt in the nation, in part due to the nearly $27 million that the university awards annually in aid. Oglethorpe has an annual operating budget of $28 million.

 

Among its many accolades, Oglethorpe is the only school in Georgia, public or private, to be named among the nations top 20 best buy schools in the latest Fiske Guide to Colleges. In addition, Forbes ranks Oglethorpe 33rd among Americas most entrepreneurial colleges, and US News and World Report recognizes it as the 14th most diverse student body among liberal arts colleges nationwide and as one of Americas best national liberal arts colleges.

 

 

 

 

 

Qualifications

 

  • Masters degree is required, a terminal degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in student affairs management or similar role.
  • Effective oral and written communications skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and track record of building healthy relationships with teams.
  • Experience supervising multiple direct reports and fostering collaboration across offices and departments.
  • Fast acting and detail-oriented leadership style with experience managing complex challenges.
  • Hands on experience in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, trainings, and programs.
  • Passionate advocate for students and specific experience in building student development initiatives.
  • Specific strategy and work experience with cultivating student persistence and success.
  • Experience with assessment practices and track record of attaining and exceeding goals.
  • Crisis management training and experience.
  • Budget management skills and experience leading teams with sound financial practices.
  • Interest and ability to spend long hours, evenings and weekends supporting student organizations and events.
  • Experience building strong, cross functional partnerships with other areas of the university.

 

Applications should include a letter of interest addressing all aspects of the job description along with a resume and three references.

Organization

Founded in 1835, Oglethorpe University is Atlanta’s only co-educational small private college, home to more than 1350 eclectic and engaged students from 33 states and 31 countries.

Renowned for the groundbreaking Oglethorpe Core, Oglethorpe's academically rigorous programs emphasize intellectual curiosity, individual attention, close collaboration among faculty and students, and active learning in relevant field experiences. Students connect theory and practice with the help of Oglethorpe’s A_LAB (Atlanta Laboratory for Learning), an incubator for experiential learning through internships, study abroad, civic engagement, and undergraduate research.

Oglethorpe is in an unprecedented era of growth and innovation, evidenced by increased enrollment and philanthropic giving, and new strategic entrepreneurial partnerships and programs. In 2018, Oglethorpe launched Flagship 50, a groundbreaking merit tuition scholarship program that matches all 50 states’ flagship tuition for qualified students. The 2020 Fiske Guide to Colleges named Oglethorpe one of only 20 “Best Buy Schools” in the nation and the only one in Georgia for the third year in a row.

This year marks the opening of the I.W. “Ike” Cousins Center for Science and Innovation and the Q. William Hammack, Jr. School of Business. Oglethorpe received a $50 million gift commitment, the largest in its history, from alumnus Bill Hammack ’73 to establish the new school of business. 

In the past five years, Oglethorpe has seen the addition of an award-winning campus center; a residential complex with six state-of-the-art classrooms; and the expansion of arts and athletics facilities. Oglethorpe’s study abroad venture with LeadAbroad has expanded its global footprint, with the development of five global campuses in Barcelona, Cape Town, Greece, Paris, and Rome.

Oglethorpe is home to the Conant Performing Arts Center, Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, and the Piedmont School of Atlanta. The Oglethorpe Stormy Petrels compete in the NCAA Division III Southern Athletic Association.

Location

Oglethorpe is ideally located in the newly-formed city of Brookhaven, an inner suburb of Atlanta recently cited as the safest city in the metro area and one of the most popular destinations for singles and families alike. The campus is situated on Atlanta’s famous Peachtree Road, less than a mile from the Brookhaven-Oglethorpe University MARTA station and easily accessed from all major interstates. The university is just minutes from Atlanta’s best shopping and dining.

Brookhaven boasts a variety of living options from large historic homes, mid-century bungalows, and newly-constructed homes, townhomes and apartments, including a new luxury rental apartment complex on Oglethorpe’s campus. Residents enjoy an extensive and growing system of parks and walking trails, nature preserves, annual festivals, and top-notch public and private schools.

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