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Fordham University is seeking an Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students for its Rose Hill campus to lead student affairs programs and services, focusing on student well-being and creating a supportive campus environment.

Responsibilities: Oversee student experience initiatives, residential life programs, student conduct policies, and commuter services while improving student health and safety initiatives.

Skills: Strong leadership, community-building, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in student affairs.

Qualifications: Master's degree in higher education administration or related field; minimum of 8 years of student affairs leadership experience.

Location: New York, New York, USA

Compensation: $150000 - $175000 / Annually

Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students Rose Hill

Dean of Students, Rose Hill

Fordham University

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission  for employees and their dependents 
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan .
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness  (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
• As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
• University employees have access to the  Employee Assistance Program  (EAP) . EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students provides strategic leadership in the development and implementation of student affairs programs and services for the Rose Hill campus.

This position works closely with the Vice President of Student Affairs to design and enhance the student experience, promote student well-being, and create a supportive campus community.

Essential Functions        

• Provides strategic direction and oversight across the student experience at Rose Hill, including student involvement programs and services, orientation and first-year experience, advising and support for student organizations, and collaborative work with campus partners to create a robust co-curricular student activities program, including large-scale University event planning, campus center operations, space reservation services, club and office activities fee budget management, and student leadership development programs.
• Provides strategic direction and oversight for residential life programs and services, including housing assignments, community development initiatives, and crisis and emergency management protocols.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures related to student conduct, student crisis support services, and student assistance, including complainant and respondents in sexual misconduct-related incidents, and risk management, including the mental health and medical-related re-entry process for Rose Hill-based students.
• Provides strategic direction and oversight for commuter student services, including the Commuter Assistant program, to ensure the needs of commuter students are met, including providing resources, programming, and support to enhance their campus experience.
• Serves as a campus contact point and resource for students, faculty, and staff on matters related to student affairs, support, assistance, and in managing emergencies.
• Continually assess, improve, and oversee substance misuse prevention and intervention programs to promote student health and well-being and provide support services for students in need.
• Oversees the daily operations of the Dean of Students office and provides leadership to staff members.
• Collaborates with campus partners, especially in the undergraduate colleges, to enhance student engagement, retention, and success.
• Collaborates with campus stakeholders to address student concerns and promote a positive campus climate.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities  

Provides strategic leadership and supervises others who supervise. Responsible for hiring, training, developing, managing performance, administering corrective action, makes compensation decisions and for managing strategic views at a high level.

Additional Functions      

• Serves on University-wide task forces and committees as needed.
• Coordinates regularly with the Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students at Lincoln Center to share best practices, develop joint initiatives, and promote a cohesive student affairs strategy.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience        

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs leadership roles.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills     

• Strong leadership, management, community-building, and liaison skills.
• Knowledge of best practices in student affairs and higher education administration in the Jesuit tradition.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, integrity, and ethical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in developing and implementing student programs and services in keeping with Fordham’s mission.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as the ability to partner with staff, students, faculty, parents, alumni, and administrators with diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to build relationships and establish collaborative partnerships across the institution.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in residential life, student involvement, and/or student conduct.

Minimum Starting Salary: $150,000

Maximum Starting Salary: $175,000

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

START DATE: ASAP

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/9231

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories