Job Abstract

The Assistant Dean will assume management of strategic University and Student Affairs priorities, including first-year experience, second-year experience, residential academic programs, and residence life operations.

Assistant Deans have responsibilities in programmatic, student support, and incident response support areas:

• Programmatic responsibilities depend on the particular Assistant Dean’s assignment, but may include program design, implementation, and/or support services related to faculty involvement, academic engagement, along with first- and second-year experience.
• Student support responsibilities include mentoring, training, and/or supervising professional staff, graduate staff, and student leaders, as well as helping students solve problems and respond appropriately to challenges and/or crises.
• Finally, Assistant Deans may have responsibilities relating to incident response and crisis management.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education Administration, or a related field is required.
• An understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion is required, as well as demonstrated leadership and effectiveness in promoting respect and appreciation for diversity and pluralism among students and staff.
• Professional experience in a Housing & Residence Life position is required.
• Experience in residence life and supervising staff is preferred.
• Ability to utilize technology in the delivery of student programs is preferred.
• A minimum of six (6) years of progressive professional experience is required.

A competitive applicant for the Assistant Dean position will possess many of the following preferred knowledge areas, skills, and abilities:

• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive professional experience in Housing & Residence Life is highly preferred.
• A passion for Housing & Residence Life and partnering with student leaders.
• Excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• The ability to gain students’ confidence and provide sound advice to full-time staff, faculty, graduate staff, student staff, and students.
• Resourcefulness, with a talent for knitting together multiple resources, evaluating information, and identifying alternative solutions.
• Capability to work both independently and as part of a team (i.e. provides direct support to senior professionals and completes tasks without immediate supervision).
• Capacity to conceptualize the University's educational mission, strategic aims, and programs, with an understanding of University student culture and the student self-governance model.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $66,000-80,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Selected applicants will pass a background check. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs. This is a full time, exempt-level position with full benefits. Benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
• Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately
• Competitive retirement plan
• Tuition and professional development benefits after the first six months of employment
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

The position will remain open until filled. Please apply through the UVA job board and complete an application online. Requested application materials include a letter of interest or cover letter; resume or curriculum vitae; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. Process for Internal UVA Applicants: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs,” and search for ‘R0062023.’ Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

Located in central Virginia, the University of Virginia is a highly selective public research institution with a major commitment to undergraduate education. The student experience is grounded in the institutional core values of academic rigor, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness, honor, public service, and student self-governance. For more information about the University of Virginia click here. 

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.