Associate Dean of Students

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 12 Jul 2022

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Student Aff Dean of Students-640501
Career Area Student Services
Posting Open Date 06/28/2022
Application Deadline 07/12/2022
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Associate Dean of Students
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty
Position Number 20047747
Vacancy ID NF0006066
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience
Proposed Start Date 08/22/2022

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Dean of Students is a unit in Student Affairs with a mission to provide support and assistance to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill community focused on empowering students, to succeed in navigating the University environment. Our four pillars – CARE, Collaborate, Celebrate, and Empower – guide our approach everyday work.
Position Summary
The Associate Dean of Students (ADoS) provides leadership and direction for the Student Support and Case Management (SSCM) area of the Dean of Students (DOS) office and provides day-to-day leadership in the DOS office. Applying current best practices, research, and non-clinical case management methodologies, this position is responsible for the hiring, training, and supervision of all professional staff within the functional area. The position will chair the Student Care Team and advance a portfolio that includes a broad range of university and Student Affairs programs and services, including but not limited to non-clinical student case management (intake, assessment, intervention, follow-up, and documentation), basic needs insecurity, student emergency and hardship funding, financial literacy, and shared responsibility with Dean of Students for crisis/emergency response. The ADoS will provide day-to-day oversight of the Student Affairs staff that serve on the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), the Student Affairs on-call student crisis/emergency team and will collaborate with the Dean of Students on the development of related protocols, policies, and partnerships. The ADoS will lead strategic planning and evaluation for the area including the ongoing assessment of the process, programs, and services and use the information to make data driven decisions and recommendations, as well as be a lead administrator for the case management software and related technology. The role is a visible and highly collaborative leader and will provide coaching, training, protocol consulting, and general outreach to internal and external constituencies, including students, faculty, staff, families, and community partners.
The position will serve on the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT), support high interest event response, and is designated as both a Campus Security Authority and Responsible Employee. The ADoS may serve as the designee for the Dean of Students position in their absence. This position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Master?s degree and 8 years of related experience
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
* Experience supervising professional staff through direct reports and or via position-related and significant committee/taskforce leadership.
* Knowledge of current best practices, research, and non-clinical case management methodologies.
* Experience promoting sensitivity, awareness, and appreciation for diversity, accessibility, and inclusion in staff and student populations.
* Experience effectively assisting and/or supporting a large and diverse case load of individuals who are involved in or impacted by personal crisis, mental health concerns, trauma, and or other disruptive/disturbing life events (e.g., 1-1 meetings, making referrals, service coordination) with great care and sensitivity.
* Successful candidates must have experience working autonomously and as an effective member of a collaborative, and fast-paced team.
* Experience effectively prioritizing and navigating complex emergent situations and easily adapt to changing priorities based on emergent needs.
* Experience managing confidential and sensitive information and situations with diplomacy and demonstration of excellent critical thinking and sound judgement.
* Experience with the application of federal, state, and local laws, policies, and/or regulations.
* Understanding of the environment and culture of a highly selective, competitive, research University with the ability to work collaboratively with on and off-campus partners, including faculty.
* Availability/flexibility to work some evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Relevant master’s degree, post-bachelor’s professional degree, or foreign degree equivalent and eight years of full-time progressively responsible, relevant professional experience with at least five years obtained post-graduate/professional degree attainment.
* Direct experience in non-clinical case management in a post-secondary, higher education setting.
* Experience designing and implementing effective programs, services, and systems that assist and/or support a large and diverse case load of college students who are involved in or impacted by personal crisis, mental health concerns, trauma, and or other disruptive/disturbing life events (e.g., 1-1 meetings, making referrals, service coordination) with great care and sensitivity.
* Four years of experience supervising, hiring, training, and evaluating professional staff.
* Experience leading and collaborating on multi-disciplinary crisis, care, and/or behavior intervention teams in a higher education setting.
* Excellent communicator (written and verbal) with experience delivering information to diverse constituencies in individual, as well as small and large group settings using multiple formats (e.g., in-person, telephone, virtual/video).
* In-depth knowledge of current best practices, research, and non-clinical case management methodologies and experience applying these to day-to-day practices, polices, systems, and assessment.
* Experience building and sustaining relationships with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, parents / families, and community partners to address a wide array of situations and needs.
* Experience with the application of federal, state, and local laws, policies, and/or regulations, specifically FERPA, Title IX, HIPPA, Clery, VAWA, and others that are similar and apply to higher education.
* Knowledge and experience maximizing the use of non-clinical case management software; experience with Advocate by Symplicity is a plus.
* Experience developing and implementing operational and service-based assessments/evaluations and using data to inform practice and/or policy.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
Special Instructions
Application materials must include:
  • Cover letter – please include direct responses to why you’re a good fit for this position and why this position a good fit for you.
  • Resume.
  • A minimum of three (3) professional references, including at least one previous supervisor.
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/234228

Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Desirée Rieckenberg, Dean of Students
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Office of Human Resources Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to [email protected]
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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