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Lakeland University, an independent liberal arts institution located in east central Wisconsin, invites applications from a diverse group of qualified candidates to serve as the Dean of Students. Lakeland seeks a candidate committed to serving a diverse student community with varied experience and ability levels.

The Dean of Students has overall responsibility for providing leadership, management, and supervision for student success, student services programs, student services personnel, residence life, working to respond to student needs, and fostering institutional development leading to student success in the transition into college, collegiate life, academics, and the transition from university to the world of work or graduate school. The role is a key administrator central to student retention.

The Dean of Students leads the departments of Campus Life by working collaboratively across university administrative and academic departments to design/develop, promote, implement and evaluate programs and services that support and improve student co-curricular experience, personal development, overall student academic performance, retention, and overall understanding of and satisfaction with the collegiate experience. Areas of focus include student activities, intramurals, student organizations including Greek Life, supervising the university's students' rights and responsibilities (student conduct), and student well-being (Lakeland Intervention Team). The position will lead the development and implementation of innovative, engaging programs for commuter and veteran students. The position will also position the department to have collaborative involvement in transition-to-college programming (Blue & Gold Days, New Student Orientation, and the First-Year Experience).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Must be able to work creatively, in synergy with all Lakeland University departments;
• Serve as a resource and mentor for students at Lakeland University;
• Maintain a standard to ensure all residential students receive the residential experience they desire;
• Supervise designated Campus Life departments including Residence Life, Student Activities, Intramurals, Student Leadership, etc;
• Serve as oversight administrator for student conduct process;
• Lead the development and implementation of commuter and veteran student support and programming;
• Chair the Lakeland Intervention Team (LIT);
• Develop, maintain and distribute all-activities calendar;
• Provides oversight of programming centering on the student experience with the goal of increasing retention/persistence;
• Maintain an annual campus life experience/climate survey for data review;
• Develops and collects data from all campus life departments for reporting out dashboards to University Leadership;
• Will identify and implement an assessment instrument to collect data on all Campus Life co-curricular programing with a concentration on student learning outcomes (SLO) and program learning outcomes (PLO);
• Performs other duties assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters Degree in related field (eg. student affairs, higher education, counseling/advising) and five years of professional related experience with management experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Proven track record of planning and implementing new programs and services, with sound project management skills;
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills;
• Ability to supervise and motivate a team to achieve well defined goals;
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing;
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships;
• Ability to work independently and in group settings.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) or similar products.
• Experience with diverse student populations
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, and creating and facilitating inclusive climates;
• Strong organization and communication skills, along with an ability to maintain a professional office environment is required.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

All Lakeland University staff members are expected to:

• Demonstrate in their words and actions an appreciation for the history of Lakeland University and a commitment to its stated mission;
• Represent unequivocally in their behavior the stated values of the University;
• Be good stewards of the University's resources, including its personnel and the goodwill of its friends, its alumni, and local community;
• Work collaboratively (as opposed to competitively) with their peers to meet objectives and achieve our goals;
• Keep their supervisor appropriately informed;
• Be forthright and honest in their communication with all members of the University community;
• Treat all members in a manner of teamwork and respect;
• Act in a manner that sets the standard for service in higher education and the core principals of Lakelanders Excelling at Professionalism (LEAP) - show respect, communicate and be positive;
• Advise their supervisor with respect to all matters that require their attention, including their own performance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk;
• No or very limited physical effort required;
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• General office setting with occasional weekends.

OTHER DUTIES

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Lakeland University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

Lakeland University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator.