Associate Dean for Junior Year Students and Dean of Williams Firsts

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Williams College seeks a highly-motivated, student-centered individual to work as an Associate Dean for Junior Year Students and Dean of Williams Firsts, a position designed to meet the Office's priority of providing holistic services to students. The Office of the Dean of Students is dedicated to supporting students to thrive. We value collegiality, collaboration, and one-on-one engagement with students and faculty. We believe in meeting students where they are in their development and helping them cultivate skills that will help them both within and outside the classroom.

Williams College has profoundly transformed its student body in terms of socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, gender identity, and nationality, among other areas. We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and experience with working with diverse populations in higher education and advancing the college’s goals around diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

For optimal consideration, please submit application materials by February 7, 2021. Job group 2-D.

The successful candidate should:

• Have direct leadership experience guiding First Gen programming and student support
• Share our passion for student support
• Enjoy meeting new people, making connections, and promoting the value of our office
• Embrace our commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Thrive in a small, relationship-driven academic environment

Responsibilities

• Maintain the fully institutionalized Williams Firsts program (this includes students who are the first in their families to go to college, students who are the first in their communities to travel away after high school, students who are the first in their high schools to attend a college like Williams, and more and primarily serves First Generation and low income students). The Associate Dean provides the vision and direction for this program and supervises the Assistant Dean for Senior Year Students (who also supports the Firsts program)
• Serve as the Class Dean for Junior Students and guides the Senior Class Dean
• Advise and provide academic support to students in coordination with the student’s assigned faculty academic advisor and other academic support providers (including meeting with students who are on academic probation, processing class withdrawals, and assisting students in creating plans for academic success, as well as supporting students in crisis and navigating personal matters)
• Partner with campus colleagues in leading workshops/trainings/programs for students related to academics and learning beyond the classroom and related to the Williams Firsts program
• Serve in on-call rotation and provide crisis response
• Serve as student conduct hearing officer
• Some evening and weekend responsibilities are required

Qualifications

• Masters Degree or equivalent strongly preferred; Doctorate preferred
• Minimum of three years professional student affairs experience required
• Experience working with First Gen and low-income students
• General knowledge of supporting students in their academic, social, and personal success
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented organization
• Demonstrated success in working with a broadly diverse student body
• This is a full-time, year-round appointment, reporting to the Senior Associate Dean of Students.

Conditions of Employment

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive.