Dean of Students

About Siena Heights University:
Siena Heights University is a Catholic institution founded by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, located in beautiful Adrian, Michigan.  With a student population averaging 1,700 undergraduates and 163 graduate-level students: with approximately 300 employees.  The Siena Heights University mission is “to assist people to become more competent, purposeful, and ethical through a teaching and learning environment which respects the dignity of all” and the team at Siena supports the Catholic and Dominican mission and identity, which are inspired by the life and teachings of St. Catherine of Siena.

Position Overview:
The dynamic and experienced Dean of Students plays a pivotal role in working with the Provost on a holistic approach to student learning and success, grounded in the University’s Mission and Dominican Pillars.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Monitor student progress, develop and execute programs to foster student engagements, serving as a mediator in student conflicts, maintaining student records, and overseeing the student conduct board.
• Meet with students on probation, develop plans to help them complete their degree, create initiatives to improve student wellness and handle across-campus communications about health and counseling services.
• Handle student disciplinary matters and mediate conflicts
• Coordinate responses to campus emergencies and crises impacting students
• Work with the Provost and Student Success Team to develop strategies for improving student retention and success.
• Work closely with faculty, staff, parents, and other stakeholders to address student issues and concerns
• Manage budget and resource allocation for student services and programs.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations affecting conduct.
• Familiar with Title IX and decision-making for outcomes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience, Abilities and Skills Required:
Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field of study required; master’s degree preferred.

Professional Experience:

• Proven work experience as a Dean of Students or in a similar role in student success in educational administration.

• Deep understanding of student success and conflict resolution.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
• Integrity, impeccable ethics, initiative, enthusiasm, and the ability to establish trust and credibility.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Passion for the institution’s mission, traditions, and long-term success.  Consistently demonstrate the mission, vision, and values of the University.
• Demonstrate commitment and ability to:
  • Provide quality customer service
  • Plan, organize, and remain accountable for actions
  • Problem-solving utilizing critical thinking skills
  • Function in a confidential manner
  • Collaborate with other staff
  • Reliable and dependable attendance

 Physical Demands & Work Environment:

1. Involves working in an office environment infrequently exposed to extreme temperatures, noise, fumes, dust, etc.
2. Sitting/standing at desk and on computer regularly.
3. Ability to travel to locations throughout the campus regularly, regionally, and beyond on occasion.
4. Ability to operate standard office equipment/technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Compliance
Siena Heights University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military and all other protected classes in the State of Michigan or as provided by Federal Law.  Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  To ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Siena Heights University will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless undue hardship on the operation of the organization would result.