Assistant Dean, Mount Vernon Campus Residential Engagement & Programs

George Washington University, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Mount Vernon, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW


Job Description Summary:
The Division for Student Affairs (DSA) interacts with students throughout all phases of the student lifecycle. DSA is guided by our mission of cultivating an inclusive community that supports connection, growth, and well-being for every student throughout their GW journey. DSA’s integrated approach is to provide a cohesive student experience built upon four core values: approachable, collaborative, compassionate, and honest. As part of the DSA team, the mission of Mount Vernon Campus (MVC) is to help first-year students find community and connections at the George Washington University (GW) by connecting them to campus resources and helping them navigate challenges that arise from living on the Mount Vernon Campus.
The Assistant Dean, Mount Vernon Campus Residential Engagement & Programs position is responsible for the oversight and function of the Mount Vernon Campus (MVC), including residential engagement, events, community relations, campus services, and logistics. Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost, Student Affairs, the Assistant Dean ensures the success and well-being of student life at MVC. This position is the point of contact for all aspects of MVC life and community engagement and represents the MVC to all internal and external constituents. The Assistant Dean manages a diverse team, including residential engagement professionals and an event planner.
Responsibilities include:
  • This is an upper management position at the university that, in addition to leading a work unit, leads and supervises staff directly, makes hiring decisions, provides coaching, training, and mentoring, manages performance and determines future staffing needs.
  • Provides direction, training, and supervision for the residential education and campus programming staff.
  • Manages supervision for a team of six with two direct reports.
  • Directs all campus logistics and acts as the “special services” liaison managing internal (transportation, housing, facilities, dining) and external constituents and vendors (government and community representatives, press and media, alumni).
  • Delivers directed messaging on campus priorities to MVC residents and internal campus and academic stakeholders.
  • Cultivates partnerships with Women’s Leadership, Honors, Politics, and Values, and Civic House.
  • Coordinates with the Office of Government and Community Relations on quarterly community meetings.
  • Manages escalated cases from CARE and the on-call rotations, including parent outreach.
  • Prepares reports on hospital transports, conduct, and CARE outreach.
  • Coordinates campus-wide programming initiatives to build connectedness and belonging among Mount Vernon Campus residents.
  • Manages all administrative and operations functions for the campus, including overseeing the residential and programming budget; managing staffing plans for all DSA MVC student employees; coordinating and leading bi-weekly MVC operations meetings.
  • Serves as liaison to the leadership of Campus Living and Residential Education and the Office of Student Life.
  • Prepares annual report data.


Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 10 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 8 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
  • A Master’s Degree
  • Six years progressively responsible higher education administration or similar experience is preferred
  • Experience in overseeing large scale events
  • Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations
  • Demonstrated verbal and communication skills
  • Proficiency with personal computers and the use of database software
Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience.

II. JOB DETAILS


Campus Location: Mount Vernon, DC
College/School/Department: Division of Student Affairs
Family Academic Affairs
Sub-Family Program Administration
Stream Management
Level Level 4
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 40+
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm. Nights and weekends expected
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status On-campus (in person)
Telework: No
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S012907
Job Open Date: 03/18/2024
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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