Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator

5 days ago


Leesburg, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

The Dean of Students at Beacon College is dedicated to enriching the residential life experience and fostering a dynamic community among students.

Department: Student Affairs
Reports to: Vice President of Student Affairs

Job Summary
The Dean of Students at Beacon College is dedicated to enriching the residential life experience and fostering a dynamic community among students. This role is pivotal in leading initiatives designed to create positive, supportive living environments that promote holistic development and active engagement tailored to the needs of students with learning differences.

Key Responsibilities

Program Development and Leadership

  • Supervise and oversee the strategic design and management of residential life programs that align with the educational and developmental objectives tailored for students with learning and attention issues.
  • Recruit, hire and oversee the professional development of residential staff, including Resident Directors, Resident Assistants, and Engagement Leaders, equipping them with specialized strategies to effectively support a diverse student body.

Student Support and Advocacy

  • Act as a chief advocate for residential students, ensuring their specific needs are addressed and their perspectives are considered in college policies and decision-making processes.
  • Oversee the conduct process for residential life, ensuring it is fair, transparent, and accommodating to the needs of neurodivergent students.

Policy Development and Implementation

  • Develop and enforce residential life policies that are explicitly designed to be inclusive and accommodate students with learning and attention issues.

Community Building and Engagement

  • Develop and promote community engagement initiatives that bolster student interaction and enhance social connectivity across the residential community.
  • Implement a tailored roommate mediation process to nurture understanding and develop interpersonal skills among a neurodiverse student population.

Crisis Management and Response

  • Lead and coordinate the response to residential emergencies, providing expert crisis management support in collaboration with other campus services to ensure comprehensive safety and well-being of all students.
  • Serve as on-call back-up support for elevated issues, providing guidance and decision-making assistance during after-hours and critical situations to ensure student safety and well-being.

Assessment and Evaluation

  • Conduct regular evaluations of the effectiveness of residential programs and services, utilizing feedback from students and staff to inform data-driven enhancements to the residential experience.
  • Stay informed about the latest trends and best practices in residential education for students with learning and attention issues, and implement innovative ideas to enhance the residential experience.

Budget Management

  • Manage the budget for residential education programs, ensuring resources are used efficiently and align with strategic objectives focused on inclusivity and support.

Title IX

  • Update and implement the College’s Title IX policies and procedures.
  • Provide training for students, faculty, staff and administrators on Title IX policies, procedures and rights
  • Oversee the investigation and resolution of Title IX complaints, ensuring a prompt, thorough and impartial process

All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in residential life or a related field, with a proven track record in leadership and program development
  • Strong understanding of the dynamics of residential communities and student development theories, particularly as they relate to students with learning and attention issues.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to adapt communications for inclusivity.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Specialized training in education for learning differences.
  • Previous experience in an environment focused on personalized education and engagement for students with learning and attention issues.

Skills

  • Strong leadership and team management abilities, with a focus on adaptive strategies and inclusive practices.
  • Strategic planning and program assessment tailored to diverse educational needs.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills, with a proven ability to adapt communication for diverse learning needs.
  • Strong organizational and record keeping skills
  • Creativity, self-motivation, and ability to work independently
  • Ability to manage projects, delegate tasks and provide excellent customer service
  • Positive attitude

Compensation
Salary is competitive and dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s previous experience, knowledge, skills, and background.

Although the position is open until filled, applications received by Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, will be assured full consideration.

Please see the full job profile. Please be sure to include a cover letter which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications, a current CV/resume and a list of three references (we will notify you prior to contacting both on and off list references).

Beacon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment and promotion without regard to race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender history, marital status, family status and responsibility, political and religious conviction, impairment or pregnancy.



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