Graduate Student Life Leader & Programs Architect

Santa Clara University; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara University is seeking an Assistant Dean, Graduate Student Life to lead university-wide efforts supporting graduate and professional students. You will liaise with Health, Counseling, Career, IT, Libraries, and other services, guiding student well-being, conduct, and graduate student organizations.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration across schools, and the ability to develop programs and communications aligning with the university's Jesuit mission and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in higher education administration, college student services, education, counseling or related field.
• 8-10 years of progressively responsible work in an academic setting.
• Demonstrated experience with developing, implementing, and evaluating programs focusing on graduate student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide university-wide leadership addressing graduate and professional student issues and needs.
• Serve as primary liaison for student support services for graduate students.
• Act as a conduct hearing officer and provide guidance to Graduate Student Life staff.
• Oversee Graduate Student Association operations and budgetary controls.
• Collaborate with school/program directors on graduate student programs and communications.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Oral communication

Written communication

Customer service

Diversity awareness

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in higher education administration, college student services, education, counseling or related field

Job description

Santa Clara University is seeking an Assistant Dean, Graduate Student Life to lead university-wide efforts supporting graduate and professional students. You will liaise with Health, Counseling, Career, IT, Libraries, and other services, guiding student well-being, conduct, and graduate student organizations.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration across schools, and the ability to develop programs and communications aligning with the university's Jesuit mission and strategic