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Dean of Student Life

Bryn Mawr College seeks a collaborative, student-focused, forward-thinking leader to serve in a newly created position as Dean of Student Life.

Established in 1885, Bryn Mawr is a distinguished women’s liberal arts college located on a beautiful residential campus just outside of Philadelphia, PA. Bryn Mawr’s undergraduate college attracts women who share an intense commitment to intellectual inquiry, an independent and purposeful vision of their lives, and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to the world. Two distinctive coed graduate schools, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research, and a post-baccalaureate premedical program, enrich the College community and offer opportunities for advanced study. Over 1,700 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world gather on the College’s historic campus to study with leading scholars, conduct advanced research, expand the boundaries of academic inquiry, and prepare for lives of purposeful action. At Bryn Mawr, students choose from a wide array of majors in the sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.

The Dean of Student Life (Dean) will direct and oversee a wide variety of programs that serve a diverse student population and help prepare students to solve the problems of, and to thrive in, a complex and rapidly evolving world. Reporting to the Dean of the Undergraduate College as a member of the leadership team, the Dean will partner with the Dean of the Undergraduate College to advance and implement an innovative and unifying strategic vision, and enhance and cultivate a holistic student experience rooted in belonging, well-being and student success. Specifically, the Dean will be directly responsible for Health and Wellness (Counseling Center and Medical Center), Student Engagement, Residential Life, and Title IX. Additionally, the Dean will lead the on-call system, honor board and accountability processes. To ensure success, the Dean will collaborate with students, staff, and faculty to enhance a welcoming, supportive, and intellectually engaging environment that builds community and maximizes opportunities for student learning, engagement, and success.

The Dean will be joining a campus distinguished by academically motivated students, renowned faculty scholars, and a supportive and mission-driven staff dedicated to the growth, development, and well-being of its students. The Dean will be expected to live in a campus-provided residence to have greater visibility and accessibility to students. The Dean is responsible for sustaining the focus on the development of the whole student and an invigorating campus life while encouraging healthy living and lively positive relationships among students and the campus community.

A master’s degree is required, and a terminal degree in a relevant field is preferred. Candidates should possess a history of successively increasing leadership responsibility and management experience in a student-centered higher education environment. View full position description on DSG's website.

Compensation: The annual salary for this role will be based on a range, starting at $120,000 and commensurate with the successful candidate’s skills and experience. A comprehensive benefits package and a campus residence are included.

Diversified Search Group has been retained to assist Bryn Mawr College in this recruitment. Screening will begin in early June and continue until an appointment is made. For full consideration please submit a resume or CV and a letter of interest outlining experience relative to the role using DSG’s candidate portal. Nominations and inquiries should be directed electronically to: BrynMawrStudentLife@divsearch.com

Bryn Mawr College is an equal opportunity employer that believes diversity strengthens our community. Applications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age or disability. All qualified people are encouraged to apply.