Associate Dean of Students

UNC Overview :
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community.

In addition to award-winning faculty, UNCA has also ranked high in Research.com, US News & World Report and the Princeton Review in 2025.

Research.com – #8 in Best Colleges, #11 Most Affordable Colleges in NC, #16 Best Value Colleges in NC

US News & World Report – #9 in Top Public Schools

Princeton Reviews – #7 in Top 50 Guide to Green Schools

Employees of UNCA are provided with a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employees may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are group exercise classes, and free access to the campus recreation center for full time employees, vaccine shots are also offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.

Classification Title : Associate Dean of Students

Department: Dean of Students

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Months per Year: 12 Months

Position Summary :
The Associate Dean of Students, reporting directly to the Dean of Students, plays a pivotal role in promoting student success. This position encompasses a broad spectrum of student care and student success responsibilities. The primary focus of this role is to enhance student education and retention by providing robust support services. The Associate Dean offers consultation to faculty, staff, parents, and families. With a strategic approach grounded in effective relationship-building, human-driven, data-centered, decision-making, and a commitment to continuous improvement, the Associate Dean fosters a dynamic culture of care and student success.

Minimum Education/Experience/Skill :
Master's Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs or related field preferred.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skill :

• Doctoral Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs or related field preferred
• Five to seven years of progressive responsibility and experience in Residence Life/Housing, Student Affairs, Student Conduct, Crisis Management and/or student development.
• Extensive knowledge in student development theory, behavioral intervention, threat assessment, student intervention and success strategies and experience in responding to student issues in an on-call format.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing student issues and crises.