Dean of Student Life Lead - Providence Campus

Johnson & Wales University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI seeks a senior leader to oversee student affairs operations, support services, and crisis response at the Providence campus. You will coordinate community standards and collaborate with academics to promote student success and well-being.

The role requires a master’s degree and demonstrated experience in student affairs administration, with strong leadership, budget oversight, and policy development responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Requires a master's degree.
• Moderate amount of experience in student affairs administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements student affairs initiatives in support of strategic objectives.
• Collaborates with academics to develop and implement co-curricular initiatives that promote student learning, development and success.
• Provides input on the development of university policies and procedures.
• Collaborates on student-centered initiatives for student affairs supporting an integrated approach to student well-being, development and success.
• Provides leadership in managing student-related crises and emergencies, directing response efforts and facilitating appropriate resolutions with discretion and care for all stakeholders.
• Partners with students and families to provide access to resources that enrich the student experience, support student development and strengthen engagement within the university community.
• Educates and advises students, student organizations, administrators, faculty and staff on student affairs policies, practices and other issues.
• Oversees area compliance with accreditation standards and laws and regulations.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of assessment initiatives that evaluate the effectiveness and impact of student affairs programs and services on student learning outcomes.
• Prepares and monitors departmental budget.
• Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures.
• Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI seeks a senior leader to oversee student affairs operations, support services, and crisis response at the Providence campus. You will coordinate community standards and collaborate with academics to promote student success and well-being.

The role requires a master’s degree and demonstrated experience in student affairs administration, with strong leadership, budget oversight, and policy development responsibilities.