ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS

LSU; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU in New Orleans seeks an assistant/associate dean for student affairs to lead the student lifecycle, advising, conduct, placement, engagement, and policy oversight. The role ensures equitable, compliant service delivery across student programs.

The incumbent will supervise the Student Affairs staff and coordinate with accreditation and regulatory bodies to align services with institutional priorities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Academic experience required for rank of assistant/associate professor or higher.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in academic settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Student Affairs unit across the student lifecycle.
• Oversee student advising, conduct/appeals, and clinical placement coordination.
• Supervise Student Affairs staff and align activities with accreditation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Student affairs expertise

Policy oversight

Program management

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The assistant/associate dean for student affairs provides leadership and operational oversight for the student lifecycle within the College/School, through matriculation, progression, graduation, and post-graduation readiness. This role is responsible for student advising, student conduct and appeals, clinical placement coordination, student engagement, and policy oversight. The assistant/associate dean supervises student affairs personnel and ensures student services and programs are delivered consistently, equitably, and in alignment with institutional, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The assistant/associate dean for student affairs provides direct supervision and leadership for the Student Affairs Coordinator, Honors Committee, and Student Affairs/Recruitment Committee. Supervisory responsibilities include goal setting, performance management, workflow coordination, professional development, and alignment of unit activities with college and institutional priorities.

Required Education: Master's Required Field of Study: Appropriate Academic or Professional Field Number of years required to perform the job: 3 Type of experience required to perform the job: Academic experience; Academic credentials that qualify the applicant for rank of assistant/associate professor or higher