What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Students position at Weber State University?
Position Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
Dean of Students
Requisition Number
E00040P
Position Category
Executive
Campus Location
Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week
Months per year
12
Alternate work schedule
Pay Grade
Salary
FLSA
Exempt
Job Summary/Basic Function
Job Summary:
Weber State University has a commitment to ensure that all students, no matter their educational background and life experiences, can experience success at our open-enrollment institution. As a dual-mission regional university committed to open-access education, the Dean of Students provides leadership in fostering a student-centered campus environment that supports student success and engagement.
Reporting to the Vice President for Student Access and Success, the Dean of Students will serve as an integral member of the Student Access and Success Council and will oversee key functions, including Student Conduct, Housing and Residential Life, Student Involvement and Leadership, the Shepherd Union, and the University Dining Contract.
The Dean of Students will champion student success while leading initiatives to enhance campus life, strengthen student engagement, and support students in navigating challenges during their educational journey. This position plays a crucial role in creating a supportive environment that aligns with the university’s mission of access, community, and learning.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Weber State University has a commitment to ensure that all students, no matter their educational background and life experiences, can experience success at our open-enrollment institution. As a dual-mission regional university committed to open-access education, the Dean of Students provides leadership in fostering a student-centered campus environment that supports student success and engagement.
Reporting to the Vice President for Student Access and Success, the Dean of Students will serve as an integral member of the Student Access and Success Council and will oversee key functions, including Student Conduct, Housing and Residential Life, Student Involvement and Leadership, the Shepherd Union, and the University Dining Contract.
The Dean of Students will champion student success while leading initiatives to enhance campus life, strengthen student engagement, and support students in navigating challenges during their educational journey. This position plays a crucial role in creating a supportive environment that aligns with the university’s mission of access, community, and learning.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership for Student Conduct, Housing and Residential Life, Student Involvement and Leadership, the Shepherd Union, and the University Dining Contract to enhance student experiences.
- Serve on the Student Access and Success Council.
- Oversee budget management, personnel supervision, and program development for assigned departments.
- Ensure student-focused programs align with institutional goals, best practices, and national trends in higher education.
- Lead Student Conduct Office, ensuring policies uphold student rights while promoting accountability and education-based resolutions.
- Advocate for student success by addressing barriers, and concerns, to retention and completion.
- Enhance student safety, crisis response, and behavioral intervention in collaboration with campus and community partners while serving as a member of our STAR and CARE Teams.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Degree:
Degree:
- Master’s degree
Work Experience:
- Seven years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs, including leadership and supervision of professional staff.
- Three years of supervisory experience.
- Experience with higher education laws and regulations, including FERPA, Title IX, ADA, and Clery Act compliance.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Terminal Degree in a related field.
- Ten years of experience in student affairs with increasing levels of responsibility.
- Proven leadership in student engagement, residential education, and campus life initiatives.
- Experience managing student conduct, housing, student engagement, and/or student union operations.
- Strong knowledge of student development, crisis management, advocacy, and success strategies.
- Expertise in budget management, policy development, strategic planning, and assessment.
- Skilled in collaboration across divisions to enhance student success and retention.
- Experience managing university dining or auxiliary service contracts.
- Proficiency in English and Spanish at an advanced level.
Background Check?
Yes
Benefits Summary
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
02/14/2025
Review Date
03/16/2025
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/24899
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish with our team, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Application materials should address the required and preferred qualifications listed in the posting.
Screening of applications will begin March 16, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Application materials should address the required and preferred qualifications listed in the posting.
Screening of applications will begin March 16, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. - Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips., Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements of this position
Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
