Assistant Dean of Students: Student Support Leader

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Iowa State University seeks an Assistant Dean of Students for Student Support to lead the Office of Student Assistance, Parent and Family Programs, Off-Campus Student Support, and Sloss House operations. This role guides case management, crisis response, and student wellbeing initiatives across campus.

The ideal candidate balances strategic planning with hands-on support, building partnerships to strengthen student success and retention, while overseeing a dynamic team.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience.
• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing professional staff.
• Experience providing case management, care coordination, or crisis intervention in a college/university setting.
• Experience developing, implementing, and assessing programs that support student retention, success, and well-being.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership and oversight for student assistance, care/case management, parent and family programming, off-campus student support, and other student support services.
• Manage complex student support cases and coordinate interventions for students experiencing academic, personal, behavioral, or crisis-related challenges.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate professional staff and student employees.
• Lead student case review and support processes to promote student success and well-being.
• Coordinate responses to critical student situations and provide guidance on crisis intervention and case management practices.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, administrators, and campus partners to address student concerns and connect students with appropriate resources.
• Develop, implement, and assess programs, services, and initiatives that support student retention, success, and well-being.
• Establish goals, priorities, and operational plans aligned with departmental and institutional objectives.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, and operational activities.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with campus and community stakeholders to enhance student support efforts.
• Oversee physical space of Sloss House.
• Provide consultation, training, and educational outreach related to student well-being, care strategies, and student support resources.
• Analyze data and assessment results to identify trends, evaluate effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement.
• Serve on university committees, task forces, and leadership groups, representing the Dean of Students Office.
• Interpret and apply policies, procedures, and best practices to support effective student case management, well-being, and success.
• Contribute to strategic planning efforts and support departmental and institutional priorities.

Educación

Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field

Descripción del empleo

Iowa State University seeks an Assistant Dean of Students for Student Support to lead the Office of Student Assistance, Parent and Family Programs, Off-Campus Student Support, and Sloss House operations. This role guides case management, crisis response, and student wellbeing initiatives across campus.

The ideal candidate balances strategic planning with hands-on support, building partnerships to strengthen student success and retention, while overseeing a dynamic team.