Dean of Students

Kentucky State University Land Grant Program

Dean of Students providing leadership for student success, engagement, and well-being programs at Kentucky State University. Overseeing multiple functional areas within Student Affairs and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeFrankfort • Kentucky • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides executive leadership for the development, implementation, and evaluation of student success, engagement, conduct, residential life, and career development programs and services.
Provides direct supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of administrative leaders within Student Affairs functional areas, including Student Conduct, Residence Life, Student Activities and Engagement, and Career Services.
Ensures compliance with University policies, accreditation standards, and applicable federal and state regulations, including FERPA, the Clery Act, ADA, and other relevant requirements.
Oversees continuous assessment, data collection, and program evaluation to support evidence-based decision-making and improvement of student services.
Provides oversight of the student conduct system (excluding Title IX cases), ensuring fair, consistent, and educational application of the Student Code of Conduct.
Supervises the administration of conduct processes, including training staff in conduct systems (e.g., Maxient), supporting adjudication processes, and advising student conduct boards or hearing bodies.
Collaborates with University leadership to review, develop, and update student conduct policies, procedures, and related institutional publications.
Provides leadership and fiscal oversight for residence life and housing operations, including residential education, staffing, and student development programming.
Supports the development and implementation of living-learning communities and residential engagement initiatives that enhance student success and retention.
Provides oversight of student activities and engagement programs, including campus-wide events, student organizations, leadership development initiatives, and co-curricular programming.
Fosters collaboration across academic and administrative units to enhance student engagement, belonging, and campus involvement.
Provides strategic leadership for career services and professional development programs supporting students and alumni.
Responds to student crises, behavioral concerns, and complex student issues in collaboration with campus partners and appropriate University resources.
Serves as a member of the University’s emergency response structure and provides leadership in managing student-related incidents and critical situations.
Oversees medical withdrawals, hardship withdrawals, and related student support processes, ensuring appropriate documentation and timely resolution.
Maintains visibility and engagement with the campus community through participation in student events, University programs, and institutional activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel Administration, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field is required.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in higher education, including at least three (3) years of supervisory experience of exempt professional staff.
Experience in student conduct, residence life, student engagement, or student services leadership is required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Program DevelopmentData Collection and AnalysisStudent Services LeadershipCrisis ManagementConduct Process Administration

Soft Skills

MentorshipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadership