Dean of Students

DEPARTMENT

Student Affairs

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Professional 13. Salary depends on education and experience. Full-time, 12-mos., benefit eligible. Unlock Exceptional Benefits at FVCC (Worth ~$25K)! You'll receive generous employer contributions towards your Health/Vision & Dental, up to 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 holidays. Plus, build your future with the Montana Teachers' Retirement System and a 403(b) match up to 7%. And that's not all - Public Loan Forgiveness plus invest in your continued education when you explore Tuition Waiver benefits for you and your dependents!

FLSA:

Exempt

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled; priority given to applications received by April 10, 2026.

SUMMARY:

Flathead Valley Community College is an outstanding public community college located on a beautiful campus in Kalispell, Montana with panoramic views of the northern Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Park. Our vision is to improve lives through learning, and the trustees, faculty and staff are dedicated to values that foster and preserve the spirit of our college and promote and support the well-being and economic development of the communities we serve.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serves as a primary contact for all FVCC students. Works directly with students to provide services and programs that enhance student life, residence life, and our community. Responsible for administering the student code of conduct in accordance with policy and complaint process, renders decisions on student appeals. Determines appropriate corresponding discipline; provides alternative dispute resolution, conflict resolution, and crisis management. Manages students' complaints and the student complaint processes. Serves as the campus Title IX Coordinator. Leads a team of investigators, liaisons, stays abreast of legal changes and obligations, and ensures compliance. Supervises the Student Engagement, Residence Life, and Mental Health Counseling s areas. Sets the priorities of the team to provide a wide range of services for students. Provides leadership and direction that fosters student learning and development and contributes to a vital and engaged student experience. Provides leadership, mentors and supervises staff; motivates and empowers staff to create environments that promote innovation; sets standards for delivering quality service and strategic programming in student and residence life. Recommends and reviews policies and procedures regarding student services. Provides leadership in the development of innovative policies, procedures, programs and systems. Serves as an internal resource to members of the college on matters related to student affairs. Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships. Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities. May chair committees such as the CARE team, student success and communications. Participates in the Montana Student Affairs Organization (SAO). Coordinates the All USA academic team scholarship. Oversees budgets and financial activities in concert with the college's strategic plan. Oversees residential housing operations; ensures a safe, secure, and healthy living environment, and supervises crisis and risk management in residential housing. Responds to student emergencies requiring timely intervention, including after-hours situations. Evaluates and assesses college housing occupancy, retention, and projection trends; coordinates marketing and recruiting efforts for on-campus housing; and confirms that all room assignments and billings are posted in accordance to guidelines. Administers housing policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures and applicable laws and state/city/federal regulations and requirements. Assumes leadership in promoting good public relations with college faculty, staff, students, and external constituents. Leads or assists other college personnel for events, projects, planning, idea sharing, issue resolutions, operational communications, professional development, etc. to create value for the college and community. Establishes long range planning mechanisms; prepares periodic reports and represents the department and maintains collaborative relationship with college departments. Remains current in practices, trends and research related to areas of assignment. Attends related trainings, workshops, and professional development. Cross trains to perform other departmental and team functions; backfills for staff as needed. Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College. Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships. Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies. Performs other duties as assigned. Reports to the Vice-President of Academic and Student Affairs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in student affairs, counseling, education, or other closely related field, AND Five years of progressively responsible higher education work experience in higher education, AND Five years of supervisory work experience in higher education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Work experience with counseling, student conflict resolution, restorative justice, and application of student development theory. Experience working with and addressing the needs of a diverse student community. Progressively responsible experience in residence life

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated ability in collaborating with key stakeholders in senior higher education administration, the college community, and public. Skill, dedication, and aptitude for working with students. Comprehensive knowledge and skill in resident relations, crisis management, and people management. Skills in strategic thinking, innovation and ability to approach projects collaboratively. Ability to guide, develop and mentor a high-performing team. Proficiency in current software, social media, and other related technologies. Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC. Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community. Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships. Ability to follow and issue directions. Demonstrated communication, technology, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds. Ability to intermittently work non-traditional schedules including evenings, weekends, etc. Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels. Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check. Ability to respond in the event of an emergency. This is a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/careers-at-fvcc; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration. Additionally, applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application: Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the position's Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; and A current, comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; and, Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held AND/OR Professional Certifications (if more than one transcript or certification, combine and upload as one document). As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all d degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR prior hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted.), and Three professional references, with complete contact information, must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicant's work experience, skills, and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.

EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

: Prior to any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran's status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

FVCC BOARD POLICY

The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https://www.fvcc.edu/about/board-administration/board-of-trustees/board-policies

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT

Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans' Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans' preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to HR@fvcc.edu. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.

WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION

Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision, FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.