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POSITION:  Dean of Students (Exempt)

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION: Student Services Manager III

DEPARTMENT:  Student Life

SUPERVISOR TITLE:  Vice President for Student Life

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt

EXEMPTION:  Administrative Exemption

LOCATION: HSU Campus, Abilene, Texas

TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible

HSU CHRISTIAN STANDARD REQUIREMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT - Candidate must profess a Christian Faith, maintain membership in a local congregation, and respect the values and distinctives central to the historically Baptist values of HSU as reflected in the University’s Statement of Faith.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Human Resources 325-670-1259 or careers@hsutx.edu 

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

The Dean of Students is responsible for contributing to a robust Student Life program by championing co-curricular opportunities for students. The Dean is knowledgeable about today’s students and facilitates meaningful avenues for involvement, engagement and transformation that are demonstrated by a vibrant Student Life program. The Dean not only serves as a point of information for students and responds to the needs of students, but also partners with faculty to help students adjust, learn, and thrive in the educational environment. The Dean has oversight of the judicial system and threat assessment efforts and leads the development of policy and protocols. The Dean of Students works under the supervision of the Vice President for Student Life and is a key position in shaping the future of Hardin-Simmons University culture.   

HSU JOB FAMILY CLASSIFICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These examples do not include all possible tasks & do not limit the assignment of related tasks.

Provide leadership to and management for the following areas: Residence Life, Student Engagement, Student Services, Global Engagement and University Counseling Services.

Encourages professional and personal development of staff, including the development and accomplishment of objectives and actions connected with mission.

Fosters a collective effort to positively shape the student experience – an education enlightened by faith.

Provides guidance for a residential system that includes almost 1200 residents and programming.

Ensures holistic student programming to build community and lifelong relationships through appropriate developmental and educational initiatives.

Leads efforts to integrate family in student persistence.

Oversees fiscal responsibilities related to the supervised areas.

Orchestrate the student judicial process, including updating and directing university policy.

Develops a judicial program based upon institutional values.  Administers student discipline and trains judicial hearing officers.

Advocates for college students and involves them as appropriate in divisional decision-making processes.  Counsels with students and parents as needed.

Reviews, revises, and implements university policies related to student life.  Oversees updating of the university student handbook.

Serves as the student grievance officer for all non-academic issues.

Works in partnership with Academic Affairs to develop, implement, and evaluate curricular and co-curricular programs that integrate faith and learning.

Oversees the Threat Assessment Team (TAT) and works collaboratively with University Police on issues of safety.

Serves as the facilitator of the Student Care Team.

Serves on various committees as assigned.

Oversees marketing plans, publications, and website design/content for Student Life.

Serve as advisor for Student Government Association.

Provides direction for staff that oversee student activities, social clubs, and other campus organizations.

Oversees the planning and implementation of new student orientation programs (Cowboy Connect & Stampede).

Serve as Deputy Title IX Coordinator.

Adheres to guidelines in the University Personnel & Safety Handbooks and departmental policies.

Assists Vice President with strategic planning for Student Life, including the implementation of the University master plan (which includes the design and construction of additional residential facilities) and the development and implementation of the Student Life strategic plan.

Perform other special tasks, projects and duties as assigned by the Vice President of Student Life.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises directors and/or assistant directors for Residence Life, Student Engagement, Student Services and Global Engagement, and University Counseling.

COMPETENCIES:   This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.

Interview decisions are partially based on this information.

On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Teamwork– Balances team and individuals’ responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Managing People – Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates’ activities; makes self-available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); fosters quality focus in others; improves processes, products and services; continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization’s strengths and weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Project Management software; and ability to learn university specific software programs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred.

Four to ten years related experience and/or training is required.

Previous customer-service oriented work, including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, alumni, faculty and/or staff.

The above requirements will be validated through the written competencies provided by the applicant in addition to the interview process and reference checks regarding past employment experience, etc.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None are required for this position at this time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods while performing office and computer operations.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally will be required to stand; stoop and/or kneel.

 The job is sedentary in nature; however, the employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 – 50 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This is an Exempt/Salaried, Full-Time Staff Position. Working beyond a normal 40-hour week is a definite including occasional nights and weekends.

Must have and maintain a valid Class C Driver’s License and maintain a clear driving record to be insurable under the university liability policy.

Must be able to drive to complete work assignments on and off campus, as needed.

Occasional travel and irregular hours are required at times.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU’s mission. 

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university’s financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.