Job Title:

 Associate Vice President, Student Life and Dean of Students

Physical Location:

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH 

Salary:

 $135,000 - $150,736

Basic Function:

Provide leadership for several departments and programs in the Division of Student Life that serve an engaged and diverse student population with the primary focus of enhancing the co-curricular student experience. Assist the Senior Vice President for Student Life in the leadership and administration of the division and serve as the institution’s primary student advocate. Serve as acting Senior Vice President for Student Life in the Senior Vice President's absence. Reports to the Senior Vice President for Student Life.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 Not applicable.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Provide leadership and supervise the planning, organization, and coordination of student services in the Division of Student Life while achieving university-level goals and objectives.

Cultivate an enhanced, intentionally designed, inclusive, and engaging student experience that supports Kent State University’s vibrant campus life; regularly attend student functions and events.

Provide leadership and guidance in analysis, review, creation, and interpretation of student policies and their operational impact institutionally and beyond; recommend and participate in the development of university policies and procedures; serve on university planning and policy-making committees.

Collaborate with the Senior Vice President and the senior leadership team in leading the division, recognizing and responding to opportunities and challenges, setting strategic direction, managing resources, and developing key relationships with academic and administrative colleagues to further the mission of the goals of the university.

Establish and implement short- and long-term department goals, objectives, policies, budgets, and operating procedures aligned with university and divisional priorities.

Perform department and program assessments and evaluations to determine effectiveness; implement corrective action as required for continuous improvement.

Serve as the division’s liaison to designated areas of the university for strategic collaboration to enhance the holistic student experience (i.e. mental health, student support).

Lead efforts to educate the campus community regarding mental health issues, resources, and appropriate responses; assess current mental health services available to students on all campuses using best practices and national standards.

Facilitate the convening and coordination of the CARE Team, the university’s behavioral intervention team focused on supporting students who are considered to be a threat to themselves and/or others.

Guide the overall planning and development of student advocacy, support and well-being efforts for students, with particular emphasis on its impact on student success, satisfaction, retention, and graduation.

Lead the coordination of the division's responses to major crises and other unusual events impacting students; coordinate, schedule, and serve in an on-call duty rotation for the Office of the Senior Vice President for Student Life.

Oversee the emergency call center, responses to student deaths, mental health crises, and other student related crises.

Serve as deputy Title IX coordinator for students and liaise with the Office of Gender Equity & Title IX on all student Title IX matters.

Collaborate with academic deans and other leaders in Academic Affairs and various campus constituents to promote and enhance student success through quality programming, resources, and support efforts.

Serve as the advisor to the Senior Vice President for Student Lifeon student and community issues, such as policies and procedures, student support, advocacy, and well-being, town-gown relations, student organizations, student behavior, diversity and inclusion, and campus religious and spiritual life.

Serve as the Senior Vice President for Student Life in the Senior Vice President's absence, as requested.

Serve on department, division, and university committees; represent the division on appropriate university bodies, committees, councils, etc.

Perform human resources related duties for assigned departments, units, and areas; oversee professional development for supervised employees.

Serve on and support the division's senior leadership team; support division standing committees as designated senior team liaison.

Balance analysis, knowledge, and experience in decision making to identify and solve challenging problems; apply informed and strategic decision-making tactics to support the department/unit as well as the division's priorities.

Perform related duties as assigned.

 

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 Not applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in higher education administration, student personnel, or relevant field. Ten or more years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration.

License/Certification:

Not applicable.

Knowledge Of:

Strategic planning
Student organizations
Leadership programs
Fraternity and sorority life
Budget planning and monitoring
Program planning and assessment
Student issues and trends

Skill In:

Building partnerships with students, faculty, staff, and the local community *
Well-developed skill in written, verbal, and interpersonal communication *
Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, ERP Finance (e.g. Banner) and other applicable software *
Organizing information and projects *
Adhering to deadlines
Aligning department processes with university priorities *

Ability To:

Establish personal relationships with students to encourage a positive and inclusive community *
Apply institutional perspective and leadership that encourages teamwork and interaction
Work independently and as part of a team
Provide leadership and direction *
Effectively balance the administrative responsibilities of the position and the advocacy needs of the students
Promote a campus climate of inclusion and participation by all students
Multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments *
Develop and maintain programs and services that engage and retain students *

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Terminal degree in higher education, student personnel, or relevant field. Ten or more years of experience in designing and supporting the co-curricular experience on college campuses.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None. 

Working Schedule:

 Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm or otherwise discussed with leadership. 

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.