*This vacancy announcement is open to current Bloomsburg University, Lock Haven University and Mansfield University employee applicants only.*
The Dean of Students Office at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Senior Associate Dean of Students for Student Support, Leadership and Retention Initiatives (Job# S180A-21-037). Reporting directly to the Dean of Students, the Senior Associate Dean of Students for Student Support, Leadership and Retention Initiatives will develop, implement and manage a comprehensive array of programs designed to identify and address issues that could impede student success and retention, including, but not limited to, adjustment issues, mental health issues, issues of trauma, bias incidents, crises and/or emergency situations, harassment and/or intimidation, academic and/or classroom issues, disruption to the community, and/or issues of personal safety and/or the safety of others.
Bloomsburg University, established in 1839, is part of the fourteen-member Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. It is the largest comprehensive university in Northeastern Pennsylvania with more than 8,000 students, offering 57 undergraduate degree programs along with more than 66 minors and 19 graduate degree programs. The University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is ranked 10th overall in Top Public Universities in Pennsylvania by Niche.com. The Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity program has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security. The Nursing program is ranked fourth in the state of Pennsylvania and 51st in the nation by RNCareers.org. BU has been recognized with the Carnegie Classification — awarded for demonstrating an institutional commitment to volunteerism and community involvement. An alumni base of more than 72,000 enables students to network throughout eastern U.S. and beyond. The university is comprised of 54 buildings on 366 acres and employs nearly 500 faculty in the sciences, education, liberal arts, and business. Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, the county seat of Columbia County and home to more than 14,000 people, is known for its scenic landscape, excellent healthcare, quality educational opportunities, and proximity to major East Coast metropolitan areas.