Associate Dean of Students - Student Affairs - Dean of Students

University of Wisconsin Colleges; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks an Associate Dean of Students to provide leadership for student assistance and intervention, chair the CARE team, and coordinate with Well-being units to support student success and well-being. This is a full-time, annual appointment reporting to the Dean of Students.

The role works closely with University Health and Counseling Services, Center for Students with Disabilities, Residence Life, University Police, and Academic Affairs to coordinate care for

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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact in the Dean of Students Office for non-conduct related issues.
• Provide leadership for development, implementation and administration of policies, procedures and protocols that impact student success.
• Supervise professional staff and graduate students in Dean of Students 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.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Master’s degree in Higher Education related field

Seven years of higher education experience

Job description

Position Title

Associate Dean of Students - Student Affairs - Dean of Students

Job Category

Limited Employment

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Associate Dean of Students (B)

Current Employees

If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.

Job Duties

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 Students Office for non-conduct related issues and matters (ombuds, medical withdrawals, etc.).
• Provide leadership for development, implementation and administration of policies, procedures and protocols that impact student success and are under the purview of the Dean of Students Office.
• Supervise professional staff and graduate student(s) in Dean of Students 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 Human Resources. 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 of financial, 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.

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].

Application Deadline

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.

Campus Information

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university’s 11,500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs — online and in person — from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university’s arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with 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 and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River 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 crime statistics/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.

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. The Universities of Wisconsin serve approximately 161,000 students. Awarding nearly 37,000 degrees annually, the Universities of Wisconsin is Wisconsin’s talent pipeline, putting graduates in position to increase their earning power, contribute to their communities, and make Wisconsin a better place to live. Nearly 90 percent of in-state Universities of Wisconsin graduates stay in Wisconsin five years after earning a degree – with a median salary of more than $66,000. The Universities of Wisconsin provides a 23:1 return on state investment. The Universities of Wisconsin also contribute to the richness of Wisconsin’s culture and economy with groundbreaking research, new companies and patents, and boundless creative intellectual energy. The Universities of Wisconsin and its employees are purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.