Dean of Students

The Dean of Students provides visionary leadership for the student life experience, fostering holistic student development consistentwith the institution's Christian mission. This role oversees co-curricular programs, student care systems, residential life, and communitystandards, cultivating a vibrant, Christ-centered campus community. 1. Student Development & Experience Overseestudent engagement, leadership development, and co-curricular programming Promote a campus culture of belonging, community, andstudent success Support retention initiatives through student engagement and care efforts 2. SpiritualFormation & Christian Community Partner with campus ministries to integrate faith into the student experience Support chapel, discipleship, and service-learning initiatives Model and promote Christian character, leadership, and vocation Provide oversight for campus ministries initiatives in partnership with the Chaplain Provide oversight for campusactivities and Launch Weekend Ensure alignment of student life practices with institutional mission and faith commitments 3. Student Care, Wellness & Support Oversee crisis response in collaboration with the Director of CampusSecurity Develop & lead a Student Care & Conduct response team. Develop proactive strategies for student mental healthand well-being 4. Residential Life & Community Standards Provide oversight of residential life,including staff supervision and program development Establish and uphold community standards rooted in institutional values Oversee student conduct processes, ensuring educational and restorative approaches Monitor trends in student behavior andcampus climate, assisting the Vice President of Student Affairs in regular benchmarking of the student body. Manage and regularlyupdate the Student Handbook to ensure regulatory support through updated policies of the student body. 5. Leadership ⋑ervision Supervise Residence Life and Student Conduct departments. Recruit, develop, and evaluateprofessional staff Foster a collaborative, student-centered team culture Serve on Student Affairs Deans & DirectorsTeam. 6. Campus Collaboration & Institutional Leadership Partner with Academic Affairs to support studentsuccess and retention Collaborate on campus-wide initiatives Engage parents and families as partners in studentdevelopment