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Dean of Students
Kentucky State UniversityDean of Students providing leadership for programs and services that promote student success at Kentucky State University. Overseeing multiple functional areas within Student Affairs and ensuring compliance with policies.
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.
- 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.
- Maintains visibility and engagement with the campus community through participation in student events, University programs, and institutional activities.
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.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex functional areas.
- Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate student-centered programs, policies, and services.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations governing higher education, including FERPA, the Clery Act, ADA, and related compliance requirements.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
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Hard Skills & Tools
Program DevelopmentData CollectionProgram EvaluationPolicy DevelopmentStudent-Centered Services
Soft Skills
Leadership SkillsOrganizational SkillsMentorship