Dean of Students

Description:

The Dean of Students provides visionary leadership for the student life experience, fostering holistic student development consistent with the institution's Christian mission. This role oversees co-curricular programs, student care systems, residential life, and community standards, cultivating a vibrant, Christ-centered campus community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred in Higher Education, Student Affairs, or related field
• Progressive leadership experience in student affairs
• Demonstrated commitment to Christian faith and ability to integrate faith into student development work
• Experience in residential campus environments strongly preferred
• Strong skills in leadership, crisis management, and organizational development Core Competencies
• Relational leadership and student-centered philosophy
• Ability to navigate complex student issues with care and accountability
• Commitment to belonging, and Christ-centered community
• Strategic thinking and systems-level leadership
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Possesses a clear value to serve on high performing teams

Responsibilities:

1. Student Development & Experience

• Oversee student engagement, leadership development, and co-curricular programming
• Promote a campus culture of belonging, community, and student success
• Support retention initiatives through student engagement and care efforts 2. Spiritual Formation & 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 campus activities 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 Campus Security
• Develop & lead a Student Care & Conduct response team.
• Develop proactive strategies for student mental health and 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 and campus climate, assisting the Vice President of Student Affairs in regular benchmarking of the student body.
• Manage and regularly update the Student Handbook to ensure regulatory support through updated policies of the student body. 5. Leadership & Supervision
• Supervise Residence Life and Student Conduct departments.
• Recruit, develop, and evaluate professional staff
• Foster a collaborative, student-centered team culture
• Serve on Student Affairs Deans & Directors Team. 6. Campus Collaboration & Institutional Leadership
• Partner with Academic Affairs to support student success and retention
• Collaborate on campus-wide initiatives
• Engage parents and families as partners in student development

Language:

Proficiency in written and spoken English required

Campus:

Bristol, TN