AVP & Dean of Students: Student Life Leader

Opt For Healthy Living; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurances

Retirement (CalPERS)

Tuition waiver

Vacation and sick leave

15 paid holidays

Job summary

California State University San Marcos seeks anAssociate Vice President and Dean of Students (Administrator III) to lead the Dean of Students Area and its diverse departments. This full-time, exempt role reports to the VP of Student Affairs and requires active on-campus work in San Marcos.

Responsibilities include crisis response, resource mobilization, staff supervision, and data-driven program assessment, with participation in senior leadership teams to shape university policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the Dean of Students Area.
• Oversee departments including Basic Needs, Civility, Conduct and Ethical Development, Cougar Care Network, Housing & Residential Education, New Student and Family Programs, ACE Scholar Services, CAMP, CCAMPIS, EOP, Project Rebound, and TRIO SSS.
• Advise the Associated Students, Inc. Student Advocacy Committee and guide campus policy, planning and assessment to support student well-being.
• Manage budgets, personnel, and other resources efficiently while ensuring compliance with laws, policies, and regulations.

Job description

California State University San Marcos seeks anAssociate Vice President and Dean of Students (Administrator III) to lead the Dean of Students Area and its diverse departments. This full-time, exempt role reports to the VP of Student Affairs and requires active on-campus work in San Marcos.

Responsibilities include crisis response, resource mobilization, staff supervision, and data-driven program assessment, with participation in senior leadership teams to shape university policy.