Assistant Dean of Students
Mississippi College is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Assistant Dean of Students. The Assistant Dean of Students supports the mission of the institution by promoting student development, engagement, wellbeing, accountability, and success through a Christ-centered approach. This position provides leadership and oversight in areas related to student organizations, student governance, student support and intervention, conduct processes, and campus-wide student initiatives. The Assistant Dean works collaboratively across the institution to foster a healthy, engaging, and supportive campus environment.
Qualifications
Required:
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
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Experience working in student affairs, student engagement, conduct, wellbeing, or related higher education areas.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively with college students, faculty, staff, and families.
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Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
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Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
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Master’s degree.
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Five years of residence life/student conduct experience.
Preferred:
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Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, leadership, or a related field.
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Experience advising student organizations or student government associations.
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Experience with student conduct, behavioral intervention, or Title IX processes.
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Experience in crisis response and student support systems.
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Knowledge of student development theory and best practices in higher education.
Physical and Scheduling Requirements:
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Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for student programs, meetings, and crisis response.
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Ability to respond to urgent student situations outside normal business hours as needed.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Mississippi College uses Dynamic Forms for the employment application process.
To apply:
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Create an account with Dynamic Forms.
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Once logged in, select the “Staff” application type.
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Upload a cover letter and resume.
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Select “Apply for this Position” to get started.
Select “Apply for this Position” to get started.
