"Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students"

The Position:

The Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students provides leadership and supervision, strategic planning, oversight and coordination of all areas within the Division of Student Life in the areas of programming, policy development, compliance, facilities and fiscal management. The VP of Student Life and Dean of Students is responsible for providing vision and leadership for the Student Life division, as well as developing and maintaining programs that support student engagement, health & safety and wellness. The position will steward Student Life during a time of increased focus on developing leaders with career-ready skills, and enhanced engagement with the communities of Portland and the region.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management (30% of the time)
• Responsible for the selection, training, supervision, evaluation, performance management, and discipline of the Division employees.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Division with a focus on the College's culture, mission and vision, including fostering inclusive excellence in the Division and a culture of belonging for all students.
• Encourage and build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among employees.
• Establish long-range objectives and specify the strategies and actions to achieve them.
• Build and work with diverse teams effectively.
• Operational Administration (30% of the time)
• Provide leadership and supervision, strategic planning, oversight and coordination of all areas within the Division of Student Life, including programming, policy development, compliance, facilities and fiscal management.
• Collaborate with the Division of Student Life on college planning and policy making committees.
• Utilize ongoing assessment plans and data results to create, enhance and modify programming to fit the needs of the student body.
• Collaborate with leadership for Student Success to set goals and objectives that support the College's strategic plan.
• Enhance, assess and assist in the implementation of a strategy and operational practices for maintaining a safe campus environment.
• Chair and/or maintain various committees as needed and represent the Division of Student Life.
• Develop and encourage leadership within the Division and throughout the campus in the delivery of services and work to develop new strategies to improve service to our students.
• Promote collaboration with all areas of the campus and the College to support student learning and student success.
• Collaborate with student leaders in the planning and development of campus projects or issues facing the campus.
• Prepare and manage annual budgets including reviewing and approving program expenditures, as well as develop new revenue streams.
• Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Management (20% of the time)
• Oversee implementation of the structured plan and process for student crisis response and management, to include a communication plan for students, parents, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Meet with and extend care and information to parents and families of students who have experienced a serious incident.
• Oversee the area of emergency management, working with the Director of Emergency Management to provide professional guidance and support to college leadership including planning and implementing program goals and activities.
• With the Director of Emergency Management, develop and implement the College's Emergency Response Plan.
• Serve on the College's Emergency Response Team and provide 24 hour on call response for emergencies and crisis situations.
• Policies and Compliance (20% of the time)
• Oversee College, Local, State and Federal compliance regulations pertaining to Division of Student Life.
• Develop policies and procedures that apply to programs and services for students.
• Provide direction and compliance with federal and state regulations, including Title IX, and special initiatives related to student well-being.
• Review, update and implement the Student Code of Conduct in collaboration with appropriate faculty, staff and students.
• Serve as Chief Student Conduct/Judicial Affairs Officer for the College and as the Campus Appeal Officer in cases of student judicial misconduct.
• Serve as a consultant in disciplinary cases involving new admits.

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Seven (7) years of progressive experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated leadership and creative accomplishments in an administrative role at an institution of higher learning.
• Knowledge of college educational philosophy and top management administrative practices and procedures; college curricula and instructional programs.
• Knowledge of the goals, objectives, structure and operations of complex higher education institutions.
• Knowledge and skill in communicating effectively to employees, faculty, staff and community.
• Strategic planning skills to drive change in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in employee supervision, development and performance evaluation.
• Ability to develop and interpret financial data/plans and manage resources.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm and capacity for cultivating external sources of funding.
• Ability to think, reason, and make sound judgments on how responsibilities are completed in compliance with college standards and guidelines.

Preferred

• Doctoral Degree preferred.
• Experience working as a senior manager in student affairs, student programs, or dean of students office in a higher education institution.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles, concepts and practices of operational management and process improvement.
• Experience in building effective teams to ensure customer service standards are met and assigned goals and objectives are reached.

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