Associate Vice President & Dean of Students

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Reporting to the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Dean of Students serves as LSU’s principal student advocate and provides strategic leadership for programs, services, events, and experiences that enhance the LSU student experience. The position provides leadership and support to departments whose mission-critical work is student engagement including Campus Life, Greek Life, The William A. Brookshire Military and Veterans Student Center, Student Advocacy and Accountability, and Student Government. The Dean of Students serves as a key member of the Central Office Student Affairs leadership team that includes the AVP for Student Health and Wellbeing, the Student Affairs Chief of Staff, and the Vice President for Student Affairs. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE: Serves as LSU’s principal student advocate. Provides leadership and support for Campus Life, Greek Life, The William A. Brookshire Military and Veterans Student Center, Student Advocacy and Accountability, and Student Government. Develops, reviews, revises, and/or clarifies university policies related to student engagement, conduct, safety, etc. Works collaboratively with cross-campus partners to advance divisional interests, address student issues, and provide creative solutions related to student engagement, accountability, and support. Serves on university-wide committees including the LSU behavioral intervention/crisis response team. Serves as a key member of the Student Affairs leadership team. OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP: Serve as multi-directional meaning maker LSU is a large and complex institution. This institutional identity can create barriers to communication and understanding between students and senior administrators. With an awareness of this dynamic, the Dean of Students will have the opportunity to serve as an expert meaning maker by intentionally and strategically bringing the student voice into administrative spaces while simultaneously helping students understand and make meaning of university initiatives and decisions. Bridge student success and engagement Yes, getting students to attend programs and events is important because physical presence and being in community is one part of helping students build a sense of belonging at LSU. However, in order to make a real impact on the mission-critical work of LSU (i.e., retention and graduation), department leaders need to know what initiatives move the needle toward these outcomes. The Dean of Students will help design an approach to data analytics in their portfolio area that merges engagement and student success pieces to better showcase the impact of LSU’s unique engagement approaches. Accelerate and advance a motivated team Excellent departments serve students, maximize resources, have clear direction, do the “small things” exceptionally well, and have high performing leaders who are aligned with institutional and divisional objectives. To this end, the Dean of Students will leverage the skillsets and leadership capabilities of a highly motivated team of direct reports who are committed to transforming the lives of LSU students through out-of-classroom engagement. Advance strategic direction of the division through insight As a key member of the Student Affairs leadership team, the Dean of Students has the opportunity to play a large role in shaping the strategic direction of the Division of Student Affairs. Through providing valuable insight, the Dean of Students will inform the short- and long-term trajectory and direction of the Division of Student Affairs. ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: Collegial team player who actively builds authentic and mutually beneficial relationships, who is able to influence others without positional authority, who puts institutional priorities before their own interests, and who is unconcerned with where credit for accomplishing institutional objectives is assigned. Has a track record of effective leadership and management that includes the professional development of staff and the ability to articulate clear expectations and give and receive timely feedback. Is an active problem-solver who views unexpected or unforeseen and otherwise inconvenient challenges as realities of the work, and opportunities to exercise creativity, build relationships, and challenge existing mental models while remaining consistently measured in their response. Possess a deep appreciation for the educational and social value of a diverse community and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive and accessible programs, services, events, and experiences. Does not begin with no, but is willing and able to say it with kindness when appropriate and necessary. Is philosophically grounded and seeks different points of view in an effort to find the best outcome relevant to LSU students at this moment in time. ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PRIORITIES: Three priorities guide our work in the Division of Student Affairs: mattering & belonging, inclusion & access, and quality. We believe creating a sense of mattering & belonging requires us to ensure every space, place, and interaction communicates to a student that they are home. Being inclusive and accessible in our work means that as our student body begins to more closely reflect the diversity of our state, it is our duty to design programs, services, events, and experiences with everyone in mind. Finally, a commitment to quality is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort. Every interaction we have with them should communicate care, relevance, polish, and attention to detail. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education. 10 years of progressive experience in higher education administration, including at least 7 years of supervisory experience. Demonstrated experience in crisis response/management. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Terminal degree from an accredited institution of higher education. 5 years higher education leadership experience at or above the Director level. Demonstrated group facilitation, curriculum/learning design experience. Experience working with student conduct including organizational misconduct. Experience navigating the unique dynamics of a large, traditional fraternity/sorority community. Experience working on cross-institutional teams to solve complex challenges. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS: As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality. NOMINATIONS, APPLICATIONS, AND INQUIRIES: Please direct all nominations and inquiries for the position to Emily Hester, Student Affairs Chief of Staff, at ehester@lsu.edu. Applications will be accepted online on the LSU Careers website. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. However, in order to assure the fullest consideration, candidates are encouraged to have complete applications submitted by November 30, 2023. Requested application materials include a letter of interest or cover letter; resume or curriculum vitae; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least five professional references. All applications, nominations, and inquiries will remain confidential. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Additional Job Description: Special Instructions: Requested application materials include a letter of interest or cover letter; resume or curriculum vitae; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least five professional references. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Emily Hester at 225-578-7441 or ehester@lsu.edu. Posting Date: October 27, 2023 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer: LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s Diversity Statement and Roadmap. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu). HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting. LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. 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