Associate Dean of Student Success & Retention

Middlebury College; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 77,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MiddCard Privileges

Discounts: Snow Bowl season passes

Discounts: Ralph Myhre Golf Course

Discounts: Rikert Outdoor Center

Partner Inclusion Program

Educational assistance

Job summary

Middlebury College seeks an Associate Dean of Students for Student Success to lead the Center for Student Success, driving student retention, wellbeing, and achievement. The role serves as deputy to the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, coordinating cross-campus support and services.

The position is full-time and onsite in Middlebury, VT, with a salary range of $77,215 to $86,867 per year and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, or closely related field required.
• Significant experience in case management, academic advising, care coordination or crisis response in higher education.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to build teams, manage change, and communicate effectively.
• 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs, including supervisory experience.
• Excellent judgment and discretion with sensitive or confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall vision, direction, leadership, and supervision for the Center for Student Success.
• Directly supervise five staff including four Assistant Deans and the Center’s Operations Manager.
• Assess Center policies and programs to align with institutional goals and student needs.
• Liaise with the Wily Foundation and supervise related network coaching and scholar recommendations.
• Serve on the college’s Care Team and Returns Committee and other committees related to student success and wellbeing.
• Provide leadership during campus emergencies and crises; participate in Administrator on Call rotation.
• Maintain familiarity with Maxient and other software for case documentation and records management.
• Manage a caseload of students facing academic, personal, and transitional challenges.
• Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and student-facing departments to create seamless support systems.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Discretion

Data-driven decision making

Crisis response

Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration/Student Affairs/Counseling/Social Work or related

Tools

Maxient

Job description

Middlebury College seeks an Associate Dean of Students for Student Success to lead the Center for Student Success, driving student retention, wellbeing, and achievement. The role serves as deputy to the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, coordinating cross-campus support and services.

The position is full-time and onsite in Middlebury, VT, with a salary range of $77,215 to $86,867 per year and comprehensive benefits.