Dean Student Affairs

Job Description
The Dean of Students will serve as a senior member of the Leadership Team within Education Outreach and Student Services (EOSS). The Dean of Students assesses and produces comprehensive services for all students, assists with serving the urgent needs of students, families and the campus community, and promotes a vibrant student life experience fostering community through education and engagement. The Dean of Students serves as the senior Student Affairs Officer (SSAO) at the ASU Downtown Phoenix location, working collaboratively with Thunderbird School of Global Management, College of Health Solution, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Sandra Day O'Conner College of Law, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions, and future ASU School of Medicine and Advanced Medical Engineering academic leaders. Reports to a Deputy Vice President, Student Services.
What's in it for you:
Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff. This package includes: (Click here to explore options)

• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
• Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development.
• 10 Paid Holidays and competitive Vacation and Sick accruals each Pay Period.
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
• Disability and leave program for income protection.
• Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.
• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships.
• Flexible work arrangements are available in an alternative or hybrid schedule but will be based on the work and the needs of the university and department operations and pending leadership approval.

Working Environment

• Work collaboratively across various departments within the University as well as with diverse populations and groups
• Use computers effectively - including inputting, reviewing and retrieving information, extended periods of viewing screen and using mouse and keyboard
• Use critical thinking to make decisions and/or analyze data
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing to perform essential duties
• Commute to meetings or events between multiple locations, regardless of the weather
• Work collaboratively to achieve objectives

Background Check Statement
ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree in higher education, public administration or related area and six (6) years related experience in higher education administration; OR, Master's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment and eight (8) years of related administrative experience, including five (5) years of supervisory experience; OR, Fourteen (14) years of related administrative experience, including five (5) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
Department Statement
Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) is committed to enrolling all qualified students at Arizona State University and assisting them in their academic success. EOSS provides a broad range of services and support to students and prospective students ranging from outreach efforts with K-12 schools, new student experiences for students and families, bridge programs to assist the transition to a university environment, and a wide variety of services, programs and activities for enrolled students. EOSS has direct responsibility for multiple departments across four campuses, some of which include the Dean of Students, Student Rights and Responsibilities, University Housing, Health Services, Counseling Services, Student Accessibility and Inclusive Learning Services, the Unions and Centers, TRIO programs, Sun Devil Fitness & Wellness, Student Government, Student Media, Career Services, Access ASU and others.
Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Doctorate in Education, Public Administration or related discipline, preferred.
• Seven (7) years of progressive professional responsibilities in Student Affairs, higher education or education administration.
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student and human development principles and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning principles and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective strategies for mitigating and managing crisis situations.
• Experience in analyzing and developing effective solutions for complex problems.
• Experience in working effectively in an environment subject to tight deadlines and competing priorities.
• Experience in providing leadership to direct reports and colleagues.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Experience in problem solving and decision making.
• Experience in program design and development.
• Experience in working with diverse populations.
• Experience in effective communication, both verbal and written.
• Skill in budget preparation and forecasting.
• Skill in providing leadership in a collaborative environment

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ASU Statement
Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.
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Essential Duties

• Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Manages complex situations with students and families to advance student success by coordinating appropriate response to such emergencies; responds to students in need of resources.
• Advances student experiences to cultivate community, healthfulness, and skill building.
• Attends student and institutional events and activities, including evenings and weekends.
• Responds to and resolves after-hour and weekend incidents on campus.
• Develops a strategic approach with Student Services, academic partners, and students the execution of activities that fulfill the student experience and enhances their participation in college life with the intent of increasing student persistence through graduation.
• Collaborates with stakeholders (students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners) to provide educational experiences that develop community while fostering inclusion at the university.
• Serves as a resource to faculty and staff on student behavioral issues in the classroom and workplace.
• Provides leadership to support maintaining the safety of students and academic integrity of the university.
• Collaborates with campus partners and City of Phoenix to maintain a safe and vibrant urban campus experience.
• Works with highly sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Collaborates with Admissions, ACCESS ASU and ASU Preparatory Academy on K-16 efforts.
• Directs and is accountable for activities of workgroups to meet goals and objectives.
• Manages programs from inception to execution, including analysis of outcomes.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports data on strategies demonstrating outcomes of goals and objectives.
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses.
• Recruits, hires, trains, coaches, supervises, and evaluates professional and student staff.
• Provides leadership and guidance to the EOSS team at the downtown Phoenix location.
• Responsible for budget development and oversight, review of fiscal accounts, and preparation of fiscal reports for all assigned areas.
• Provides oversight for the development and implementation of inclusion curricula in collaboration with faculty, staff, and students advancing University charter.
• Assists in University wide priorities, such as orientation, fall welcome, family programming, retention and other large-scale initiatives; facilitating continued student success.
• Supports the overall success of Educational Outreach and Student Services by performing other duties as assigned and serving on university committees and workgroups.

Days and Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM. Requires availability on nights and weekends, as needed, for ASU programs, events, and critical incidents.
Fingerprint Check Statement
This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.
Instructions to Apply
Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.
Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.
Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.
ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.
Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.
IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of "equivalent combination" in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor's degree is equal to four years of experience.