Associate Vice President Student Affairs/Dean Of Students

Working Title Associate Vice President Student Affairs/Dean of Students Position Number FA1290 Posting Number AP00423P Type of Recruitment Agency Only Is this position restricted? No Work Location Radford Division Student Affairs-50 College/Unit Student Affairs-E&G-500 Department Dean of Students-50002 Hours Per Week 40 Months Per Year 12 Academic or Calendar Year Calendar Year Full Time/Part Time Full Time If part time, enter Percent Time

Work Schedule

Normal Work Schedule

Monday- Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Normal administrative office hours but high after-hours and weekend visibility and presence expected with SGA, student activities, and campus wide events. Travel with SGA and/or other student related events.

Physical Demands

Posting Text

Contact Name for Applicant Susan Trageser Contact Phone for Applicant 540-831-5433 Education/experience

Requires 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs administration in higher education; a master's degree in student affairs, higher education, or related field. Doctoral degree preferred.

Job Summary

The Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students (AVP/DOS) at Radford University is an advocate for students. Focusing on student well-being (including basic needs support), the AVP/DOS enhances a distinct student experience and promotes a supportive campus environment that will attract and retain a diverse student body.

The AVP/DOS must be an energetic, innovative, student-centered leader that develops, implements, assesses and evolves a broad range of accessible services and programs that will support students in their academic pursuits, campus life and civic and social responsibilities. The AVP/DOS engages directly with and in the daily lives of students. The AVP/DOS provides strategic visioning, leadership and administrative direction for the areas of Office of the Dean of Students, Military Resource Center, Office of Student Standards and Conduct, Center for Accessibility Services, Substance and Violence Education Services, and Student Counseling Services.

The AVP/DOS chairs the University's Threat Assessment Team and provides leadership for the Behavioral Consultation Team and processes for response to abhorrent behavior. The AVP/DOS also serves as primary advisor to the Student Government Association. A collaborative leader, the AVP/DOS partners with various stakeholders to advance a holistically oriented and healthy campus culture. The AVP/DOS is a member of the executive leadership team in Student Affairs and will assist the Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) in shaping the future of the Radford University student experience.

Required Qualifications

7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs administration in higher education and a master's degree in student affairs, higher education, or related field; a minimum of 3 years experience at the director-level or above for leading and administering student affairs programs and service departments; recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising professional and support staff; managing complex projects and budgets; demonstrated strong working knowledge of higher education law, judicial policies/procedures, and crisis intervention/response; demonstrated record of effective work with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, parents/families and community members, experience in advising/mentoring student government and related organizations; excellent interpersonal, analytic, organizational, and communication skills; and excellent decision making skills.

Confirmed knowledge of computer and technical abilities with Microsoft, database, web and applicable software and technologies. Proven judgement; ability to promote community and high ethical standards among students. Ability to cultivate positive and collaborative relationships with various university constituencies and community partners.

Preferred Qualifications

A demonstrated record of initiating and advancing student retention efforts; sustaining organizational growth and change while fostering a collaborative work environment. Experience with parent and family programs. Experience with Student Affairs fundraising and grant writing,

Hiring Range Commensurate with experience. Posting Date 06/26/2024 Application Review Date 07/05/2024 Closing Date 07/05/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Agency Only Recruitment

Applicants must be current employees of Radford University.

Employment Conditions Statement of Economic Interest is required, Must have a criminal background check, Emergency call-in, Essential personnel Statement of Economic Interest is required Yes Alternate work schedule Required Licenses Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years' of crime statistics for our campus.

As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

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