Asst Dean of Students

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

$60,000

United States, North Carolina, Greensboro

Dec 05, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number	999175
Functional Title	Asst Dean of Students
Position Type	Staff
Position Eclass	EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information	Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit	Join UNC Greensboro, one of the Top 30 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs, as recognized by ACPA and Diverse. UNC Greensboro creates remarkable real-world impact, every day. With nearly 20,000 students and 3,000 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, encompassing Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. We take pride in being a learner-centered public research university and in being a Minority Serving Institution. Under Chancellor Franklin Gilliam, UNCG has doubled Black faculty members, increased Latino faculty by 50%, and increased Asian faculty by 25%. The University of North Carolina Greensboro ( UNCG) and the Division of Student Affairs are strongly committed to recruiting and retaining diverse students, staff, and faculty. The University and the division invest in its staff and administrators by supporting their active engagement in professional associations, affinity groups, professional service, and ongoing learning and development. Learn about our commitment to our students and our Culture of Care that permeates everything we do by visiting sa.uncg.edu, and review our open positions at spartantalent.uncg.edu. The Division of Student Affairs encourages students to be engaged citizens through enriching their personal and professional development in a diverse and inclusive community of care. Division Goals ENGAGE: Collaborate to create a vibrant student-centered environment supporting student learning, engagement, service, and leadership while preparing students to contribute to a global society. EMPOWER: Create a culture of care and support for all students which empowers them to take an active and influential role in their collegiate experience. ENRICH: Cultivate opportunities to enrich the student experience and the University's rich traditions in celebration of diversity, service, life-long learning and Spartan Pride! Serve as wise stewards of University resources.
Position Summary	The mission of the Dean Students Office is to initiate learner-centered programs and services that foster a culture of care conducive to academic and personal development. The Assistant Dean will: Provide programmatic support to a diverse range of students in need and crisis. Overseeing and planning of events for the Homeless and Hungry Students initiative, which includes overseeing the Emergency Grant Fund and coordinating with the campus and community partners to support housing and food, insecure students. Monitoring and responding to both the Dean of Students and Parent and Family Support email accounts within a reasonable time frame, professionally, and with accurate information regarding campus referrals. Presenting interactive workshops and presentations focusing on a variety of topics including but not limited to: parent and family issues, students in distress, sexual misconduct, interpersonal violence, and Title IX. Title IX, as well as other state and federal mandates are external regulations that have transformed much of the student advocacy model. Serve on the UNCG Family Weekend Initiative Committee, which is comprised of collaborating with campus partners from across UNC Greensboro to plan and execute Family Weekend events annually.
Minimum Qualifications	Minimum requirements are a Master's Degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling, or another appropriate field of graduate study and a minimum of two years of experience directly applicable to serving in an advocacy role with parent/family members in an institution of higher education or related field; a record of increasingly complex work responsibility; demonstrated understanding of parent/family issues; ability to achieve results in an environment of diversity and multiculturalism; and excellent interpersonal, communication, crisis response, and conflict management skills. A candidate must have the ability to balance multiple obligations in an efficient and effective way, remain professional and compassionate during emotionally charged situations, and work as an integral member of a supportive team.
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications	Preferred qualifications include a candidate that has successfully served in an on-call crisis response capacity as well as an advocacy role for the campus community with a documented record of initiating proactive strategies that enhance retention and contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range	$60,000
Org #-Department	Dean of Students - 44503
Job Open Date	09/10/2024
For Best Consideration Date	10/09/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
FTE	1.000
Type of Appointment	Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year	12
FLSA	Exempt