Associate Vice President for Student Affairs; Dean of Students

Associate Vice President for Student Affairs; Dean of Students

Job No: 511435
Work Type: Management (MPP)
Location: Sacramento
Categories: MPP, Administrative, At-Will, Full Time

Working Title: Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students

Classification Title: Administrator III (MPP)

Posting Details

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Sunday, April 3rd @ 11:59pm PST

Hiring Preference
Not Applicable

Position Summary

The Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students oversees a large portfolio of departments and programs related to student engagement and success, affinity, equity and inclusion. The AVP/Dean of Students is one of four AVP positions in the Division, and is responsible for developing and maintaining programs that support the mission and goals of California State University, Sacramento. These include the Graduation Initiative (GI), Anchor Initiative, Antiracism Initiative, Public (student) Safety, and Philanthropy.

The programs and services overseen by the AVP/DOS are aimed at helping students feel welcome and engaged on-campus, receive the support and services they need to succeed and graduate in a timely manner. In addition, a primary focus of the work is to decrease the opportunity gap for under-represented minority (URM), low income and first-generation students. Also, programs through the Career Center and Student Organizations and Leadership help students gain co-curricular experience and internships applicable to their studies and future careers.

It is important to note that several affinity and equity centers reside in this area which are critical to our students' success and campus diversity, inclusion and equity work.

FLSA: Exempt

CSU Classification Salary Range: $ 6,250.00 - $ 18,750.00 per month

Hiring Range: $ 9,100 - $ 18,750 per month commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training

Salary Grade/Range: 1

Recruitment Type: Regular (At-will)

Time Base: Full-Time

Pay Plan: 12 months

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. Hours often vary depending on need.

Department Information

The Dean of Students Office serves as a central resource for both students requiring support as well as anyone concerned about a student who may be struggling with a crisis, conflict, or a need for greater connection with community life. For more information: https://www.csus.edu/student-affairs/engagement-success/
Required Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited institution

Progressively responsible professional experience managing multiple Academic or Student Affairs departments/programs, or multiple non-university departments comparable in nature.

Fiscal experience overseeing and shaping multiple budgets, working with grant funded programs, and building or reducing budgets while maintaining high quality services to students (or constituents)

Demonstrated success in hiring, supervising, and evaluating management-level staff; demonstrated success in developing staff and managers to expand their responsibilities and progress in their careers.

Experience in policy review and revision in a shared governance environment

Demonstrated commitment to Diversity and Inclusive Excellence work with substantial experience working in a very diverse environment; ability to recognize inequity and create collaborative strategies to address equity and affinity issues in a complex organization

Excellent communication skills: Including writing, reviewing and editing for effective content and political nuance; and, demonstrated ability to speak to small and large groups and to successfully address individual needs of students (and families), staff, faculty, administration and community partners

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to pass background check

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution

A collaborative leadership style steeped in effective partnerships as evidenced by: a) Ability to conceptualize issues and challenges and mobilize staff in bringing ideas to fruition b) Willingness to accept and initiate change c) Ability to proactively work between and among groups and individuals to create positive relationships d) Strong interpersonal skills and creative problem-solving skills e) Ability to manage and complete multiple, concurrent tasks in a timely way

Ability to interpret and disseminate institutional policies and protocols in a shared governance environment

Willingness to enforce aforementioned policies and protocols using empathetic leadership, strong communication skills and a commitment to excellence

Experience in program review, assessment, accreditation, and/or evaluation

Experience working with student governance groups and student media

Required Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, cover letter, and diversity statement.

About Sac State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California's capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State's 31,000 students come not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission: “As California's capital university, we transform lives by preparing students for leadership, service, and success. Sacramento State will be a recognized leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sac State is dedicated to https://www.csus.edu/experience/student-success/" href="https://www.csus.edu/experience/student-success/">student success, https://www.csus.edu/diversity-inclusion/" href="https://www.csus.edu/diversity-inclusion/">diversity, equity and inclusion, https://www.csus.edu/experience/anchor-university/" href="https://www.csus.edu/experience/anchor-university/">community engagement, https://www.csus.edu/university-advancement/" href="https://www.csus.edu/university-advancement/">philanthropy, and https://www.csus.edu/campus-safety/" href="https://www.csus.edu/campus-safety/">campus safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID-19 Vaccine Certification Information:
CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr-empservices@csus.edu
Out of State Employment Policy

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Equal Employment Opportunity

California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/internal/your-hr/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/compliance/hr-compliance/mandatory-dhr-training.html .

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery .
The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request at the Police Service Center located in the University Union.
Eligibility Verification
Selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.. California State University, Sacramento is a sponsoring agency (i.e. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.


Advertised: March 02, 2022 (2:15 PM)
Applications Closes: Open Until Filled

To apply, visit https://careers.csus.edu/en-us/job/511435/associate-vice-president-for-student-affairs-dean-of-students


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