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Dean of Students

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We are sensitive to how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting work and personal lives and will offer the utmost flexibility throughout the interview process. The search committee expects to conduct interviews virtually for the safety and well-being of all involved.

Lafayette College, founded in 1826, is a private liberal arts college that is proudly independent, academically competitive, and diverse in culture and perspective. Lafayette is based in Easton, Pennsylvania which is located in the Lehigh Valley region, about 70 miles west of New York City and 60 miles north of Philadelphia. Lafayette offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in 37 fields and Bachelor of Science degrees in 14 fields, including five in engineering. Lafayette serves a close-knit population of 2,610 students, drawn from 46 U.S. states and territories, as well as 53 countries.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Vice President for Campus Life, The Dean of Students (DOS) is an advocate for students and a vital member of the Division of Campus Life that oversees several facets of the Division and also actively collaborates with other members of the Division and the College. The Dean of Students partners with administrators, faculty, and students to create rich learning opportunities that integrate academic experiences with life outside the classroom. The Division of Campus Life includes the following functional areas: Athletics, Counseling Center, Health Services, Intercultural Development, Public Safety, Recreation Services, Religious Life, Residence Life, Student Conduct, Student Involvement and Educational Equity (Title IX). In consultation with the Vice President, the DOS will assume leadership for multiple units of the division and support other offices at the request/in the absence of the Vice President for Campus Life. The DOS is a member of the President’s Senior Staff and engages in many partnerships with other campus leaders. 

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must possess a master's degree in higher education administration, student personnel, counseling, or related field, and a minimum of nine (9) years’ experience in student affairs with at least four (4) years at the department head or higher level. A terminal degree is preferred.

Candidates for this leadership role must have experience in a predominantly residential liberal arts setting. The successful candidate will demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to diversity and inclusion, the ability to work collaboratively across the campus, and the aptitude to build and maintain strong relationships with students, faculty, and staff with an emphasis on dynamic communication and collaboration. They should demonstrate experience with conduct/judicial systems in higher education and leadership for crisis/risk management.  Other preferred qualifications include supervisory and budgetary experience; planning/organizational skills; experience in leading teams as well as advancing assessment and developing learning outcomes; knowledge of student development theory; and demonstrated and strategic visioning skills. 

APPLICATION AND NOMINATION

Review of applications will begin November 30, 2020, and continue until the position is filled. A resume with an accompanying cover letter may be submitted via the Spelman Johnson website at

https://www.spelmanandjohnson.com/open-positions/. Nominations for this position may be emailed to Laura Puckett-Boler at lpb@spelmanjohnson.edu Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895.

Visit the Lafayette College website at www.lafayette.edu

Lafayette College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or  veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information,  or any other characteristic protected by law in its educational programs and activities, admissions, or employment as required by  Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex);the  Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which requires that the College not  discriminate on the basis of disability);Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on  the basis of race, color, or national origin); and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not  discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin); and other applicable laws and College  policies.

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Working for Lafayette College

Lafayette is a private liberal arts college rated "most academically competitive" for admissions with 2,300 undergraduates studying engineering, the humanities, and the social and natural sciences. Lafayette is not only a great place for students to learn, but also a great place to work for its 650 full-time employees. 

Lafayette's faculty include 195 full-time teacher-scholars, all of whom hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field. Teaching, student mentoring, and scholarship are the top priorities of the faculty at Lafayette. The educational philosophy focuses on direct student-faculty contact not only in the classroom but also in research projects and social settings.

Hailing from 39 states and 51 countries, Lafayette's students represent a wide variety of ethnic, social, cultural, and economic backgrounds. These students enrich the campus community with their ideas and experiences and, above all, their desire to learn.

Founded in 1826 by citizens of Easton, Lafayette is located in the tree-lined neighborhood of College Hill, overlooking the Delaware River and downtown Easton, a 15-minute walk from campus. The college has grown to include 60 buildings on 340 acres including a 230-acre athletic campus.

Lafayette is a leader in faculty-mentored student research, study abroad programs, internships and externships, service learning, writing across the disciplines, first-year experiences, and creative projects. It is a place of academic excellence and opportunity where every student can realize his or her full potential.

Students may earn bachelor of arts in 32 fields and bachelor of science in four engineering disciplines and nine science fields. Lafayette offers students opportunities to customize their learning that are not available at other institutions where the focus is not exclusively on undergraduates. The Lafayette Experience means discovery both in and out of the classroom, through student-centered, active learning that combines the highest academic standards with diverse extracurricular programs. Lafayette graduates are prepared for success and leadership.

About Easton

Easton is about 70 miles west of New York City and 60 miles north of Philadelphia. It has been cited as one of the best small arts town in America. The 30,000 residents of Easton live on the eastern edge of the greater Lehigh Valley, a metropolitan area with a population of 650,000. Highlights of downtown Easton include Binney & Smith's Crayola Factory, the National Canal Museum, and the historic State Theatre, which features concerts, plays and dance by visiting artists.

The city was founded in 1752 by Thomas Penn, son of Pennsylvania's founder William Penn, and is one of only three colonial cities in which a public reading of the Declaration of Independence occurred on July 8, 1776. Easton is the county seat for Pennsylvania's Northampton County.

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