Associate Dean of Students - Student Affairs - Dean of Students

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is seeking an Associate Dean of Students in the Dean of Students Office to provide leadership on student assistance, intervention, and crisis response. The role chairs the CARE Team and works closely with Well-being units to coordinate care for students of concern.

As a full-time senior administrator, you will supervise staff, develop policies, and serve as an ombudsman and advocate for students navigating campus resources and policies, ensuring a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel Administration, Counseling, or related field.
• Seven years of relevant higher education experience.
• Experience managing student crisis situations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact in the Dean of Students Office for non-conduct related issues and policies affecting student success.
• Supervise professional staff and graduate students in the Dean of Students office.
• Chair the CARE Team and oversee case-management for students of concern.
• Coordinate care with Well-being units and campus partners to support impacted students.

Skills

Respect for diversity

Safety compliance

Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel Administration, Counseling, or related field

Job description

Position Title:

Associate Dean of Students - Student Affairs- Dean of Students

Job Category:

Limited

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Associate Dean of Students (B)

Job Duties:

Attention:

The Dean of Students Office at the University ofWisconsin-Whitewater seeks an Associate Dean of Students.

Job Details:

The Dean of Students Office at UW-Whitewater is committed to creating opportunities for student success and well-being and takes a challenging and supportive educational approach to the development of the whole student. We support and care for every Warhawk.

The Associate Dean of Students is responsible for providing exemplary leadership and oversight to student issues that are primarily related to student assistance and intervention. The Associate Dean serves as the chair of the CARE team.

This is a full-time, annual appointment; the position reports to the Dean of Students - working closely with the Well-being units which include University Health and Counseling Services and Center for Students with Disabilities, Residence Life, university Police, Academic Affairs and community partners to coordinate care for impacted students.

Responsibilities:

Student Assistance, Intervention and Crisis Response

• Serve as the primary point of contact in the Dean of StudentsOffice for non-conduct related issues and matters (ombuds, medicalwithdrawals, etc.). Provide leadership for development,implementation and administration of policies, procedures andprotocols that impact student success and are under the purview ofthe Dean of Students Office.
• Supervise professional staff and graduate student(s) in Dean ofStudents office
• Serve as a Title IX Deputy in issues of sexual misconduct and harassment.
• Coordinate the Medical Withdrawal process
• Ensure accurate records management and follow up for student complaints received by Associate Dean.
• Serve in an ombudsman and advocacy role for students needing assistance in navigating campus policies or difficult situations.
• Communicate and coordinate with faculty and staff members regarding students of concern.
• Document important contacts and conversations in appropriate data management systems.

CARE Team Leadership & Management

• Serve as chairperson of the cross-functional CARE Team and ensure compliance with all requirements of the protocols of the team.
• Oversee a case-management role to engage students of concern, reinforce behavioral expectations, and support follow-through with interventions recommended by CARE team.
• Provide and promote training and on-going education as required and needed for CARE team members.
• Maintain accurate CARE records and provide statistics and reports as needed or requested to appropriate entities.
• Train members of the UW-Whitewater community on the role and function of the CARE team.

Division of Student Affairs

• Work collaboratively with student affairs units, academic colleges, departments, and units to bridge multiple university agendas and priorities.
• Serve on university and professional committees to advance the needs of students and staff with disabilities’ initiatives at the institutional level.
• Other duties as assigned to support Dean of Students, Student Affairs and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact HumanResources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitates crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and Ombud's services
• Advises students in crisis and develops protocols for meeting student needs
• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent(FTE) employees
• Assists in advising institutional and divisional leadership on policy and procedures
• Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups, representing the interests of the division, in the absence of the Dean
• Assists in the evaluation of unit program and service effectiveness, and provides recommendations for improvement
• Serves as the subject matter expert to unit leadership regarding student issues and resolutions
• Assists in the development of Student Services strategic planning initiatives and objectives to ensure appropriate use offinancial, administrative and staffing resources, and alignment with the divisional strategic plan
• Assists in the development of operating policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and division objectives

Department:

Dean of Students Office

Compensation:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary of $100,917.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel Administration, Counseling, or another related field.
• Seven years of relevant higher education related experience.
• Experience managing student crisis situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in behavior intervention and threat assessment processes and protocols.
• Supervision experience of professional staff members.
• Demonstrated competence in providing quality training programs for various levels of staff and students, especially as it relates to student behavior, classroom management and crisis response.
• Policy development and implementation.
• Well-developed communication and public relations skills including the ability to engage effectively with faculty, students, families, and their representatives.
• Demonstrated intercultural competence and the impact on the student experience.
• Knowledge and utilization of software programs that manage student contact and intervention processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

Contact Information:

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at [phone] or [e-mail].

For questions regarding this position, please contact: Bridget Vaughn [e-mail]

To Ensure Consideration:

Applications received by September 23rd, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located insoutheastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class,affordable higher education programs to more students thanneighboring regional comprehensives in the University of WisconsinSystem. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devotedto the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main andRock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices andacademic programs — online and in person — from associate todoctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability,inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximatelyone-third first-generation students and boasts strength in manyareas, especially business and education. The campus and communityembrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s artsand nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championshipathletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percentof undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Studentswith Disabilities — a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee,Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural andcommercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near bothLake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerousvisitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant collegecommunity near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering arearesidents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campusis located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the RockRiver and known as Wisconsin’s Park Place.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin ( https://www.wisconsin.edu ).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crimestatistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.

UW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.