Associate Dean of Students, Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence

Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence (SAIE) is the central student affairs division of the University of Denver. SAIE includes Housing and Residential Education, Student Engagement, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Health and Counseling, Inclusion & Equity Education, Disability Services Program, Cultural Center, Access & Transitions, Learning Effectiveness Program, Veterans Services, Student Outreach and Support, Student Rights & Responsibilities, Budget, Operations and Division Resources, New Student and Family Programs, Community and Driscoll Commons.

We are committed to providing students with the support and skills needed to become empowered citizens that positively impact the communities they are a part of, now, and in the future. We do so by challenging students to:

Reflect on their values and identities

Recognize their strengths and acknowledge areas for further growth

Understand the importance of needing support and seeking it

Cultivate their passions

Foster the public good

The Dean of Students (DOS) Office oversees and elevates student support, accessibility programs, diversity, equity, & inclusion initiatives, and behavioral accountability. This office supports and serves as a central point of contact for students and their families, faculty, and staff. Areas within the DOS include: Access & Transitions, Cultural Center, Disability Services Program, Inclusion & Equity Education, Learning Effectiveness Program, Student Outreach & Support, Student Rights & Responsibilities, and Veterans Services

Position Summary

Reporting to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence & Dean of Students, (DOS) the Associate Dean of Students (ADOS) is a senior leader in the Division of Student Affairs and Inclusive Excellence. This position is the individual to whom the DOS delegates authority for the Dean of Students Office in her absence. The ADOS is a member of the DOS leadership team and of the Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT). This position supervises the directors responsible for critical University initiatives and functions: Access & Transitions, The Cultural Center, and Inclusion & Equity Education.

In partnership with the Vice Chancellor (VC) of SAIE and the DOS, the ADOS will establish a comprehensive strategic vision for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) for SAIE. This position partners closely with SAIE colleagues, the University's Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, academic colleges, and campus partners as the representative of student experiences on various DEI University committees.

This is a new role for SAIE with opportunities to further evolve based on strategic planning and alignment. Further developing context for this role will be an opportunity for our new leader in partnership with the VC and DOS of SAIE.

This is a full-time, 12-month position.

Essential Functions

Departmental and Divisional Leadership:

Serve on the Student Affairs Leadership Team (SALT) and Dean of Students (DOS) Office leadership team

Serve as a Senior Subject Matter Expert with DEI for SAIE

In partnership with the SAIE Director of Assessment and Planning, oversee and manage a comprehensive assessment plan for the areas of oversight and work with each departmental leader regarding their comprehensive plans

Collaborate with the DOS to establish a strategic vision, sustainable infrastructure, and assessment plan for the SAIE Division and DOS area focused on the values of DEI and aligned with University planning

Oversee and manage budget of the ADOS area and support the departmental leadership with fiscal responsibility and budget management. Partner with the DOS and divisional leadership on budget development processes

Supervise, evaluate, and lead the Directors of Access and Transitions, The Cultural Center, and Inclusion & Equity Education. Partner with all three offices to develop a collaborative DEI plan for comprehensive student support for students of color, LGBTQ+, first generation and underserved populations that is in alignment with SAIE and Division of DEI goals and objectives

Manage family, staff, and faculty-related matters and triage crises that escalate through ADOS departments or that the DOS delegates to the ADOS

Serve as a member of the DOS on-call team when this is developed

Serve on University DEI committees

Keep current in effective practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion

In partnership with Divisional and DEI departmental oversight, engage in donor relations and collaborate with the SAIE Advancement representatives regarding information needed for grants and other funding resources

Supervision:

Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and establish performance goals for Directors and other direct reports

Provide professional development on intersectionality, DEI, team cohesion, and supervision to direct reports and their departments and other campus departments as the need arises

Set annual goals for each team member and team supervised

Collaboration:

Collaborate with University departments, SAIE leaders, and campus partners to advocate for and elevate diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for students

Create a sustainable infrastructure to engage student affinity groups and students from underrepresented communities and provide them a process through which they can share their experiences and voices

Convene the DEI Student Advisory Committee to provide an avenue through which to share student input with SAIE and University leadership

Administration:

Oversee relevant administrative operations, processes, and transactions to support adherence to University, local, state, and federal policies and procedures

Partner with the annual review of DOS Office student policies and serve as a consultant for the Division with a lens towards equitable and inclusive policies and procedures

Develop, implement, and oversee protocols to handle employee and student personal information

Develop working knowledge of administrative software systems such as Banner, Inspire, Maxient, and other relevant software

Trained as an appellate officer for Student Rights & Responsibilities and other relevant student processes

Other:

In consultation with the VC of SAIE and DOS, serve on institution-wide committees, taskforces, councils, and advisory boards and engage in other opportunities relevant to enriching student experiences

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Comprehensive experience and proven track record in advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Collaborative and transparent leadership style

Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to collaborate with and advise affinity group leadership and student organizations

Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences

Ability to build consensus, cultivate collaborative teams, and integrate multiple perspectives

Facilitate dialogue on sensitive topics / difficult issues in a complex and diverse environment

Develop, implement, administer, and evaluate practices that foster programmatic success

Commitment to providing high-quality student experiences

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Higher Education, Counseling Psychology, Intercultural Studies, or similar field

Five (5) years’ experience supervising, evaluating, and training, full-time professionals

Experience overseeing areas such as accessibility services, social justice education, cultural centers, and/or first-generation programs

Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated practice with intersectionality

Five (5) years of progressive leadership and professional experience working in a college or university setting

Five (5) years of progressive leadership overseeing DEI areas and a proven record of advancing DEI

Experience managing, monitoring, and forecasting budgets

Experience facilitating organizational change and managing conflict

Experience with assessment planning

Preferred Qualifications

Earned doctoral degree in higher education or related field

Ten (10) + years of professional leadership and professional experience working in a college or University setting

Experience with donor relations and grant writing

Experience with and or knowledge of Student Rights & Responsibilities, Behavioral Intervention, and Veterans Services.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) January 24, 2022.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 15.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $107,000 - $125,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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