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Offer: Dean of Students:Job description:
Dean of StudentsWho we areWhy Rensselaer? Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world's leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world's fastest supercomputers. Job Summary The Dean of Students, reporting to the Vice Provost for Student practice, ensures a dynamic living and learning environment that contributes to students' intellectual agility, multicultural sophistication, and global view. They manage policies, procedures, and support services to enhance students' academic, personal, and professional development, campus and community affinity, overall well-being, and safety. They direct staff in superviseing programs, functions, events, and activities related to the student practice. The Dean of Students serves as a liaison to academic and administrative departments regarding student conduct, rights, and responsibilities. The Dean of Students is to serve as a resource to faculty, parents, staff, alumni/ae, and to the community in matters related to Rensselaer students. Minimum Qualifications Master's Degree required in higher education administration, student personnel, or related field Minimum of eight (8) years of practice in student affairs with progressively increasing levels of responsibility, including practice serving at the Dean/ Director level. • Demonstrated knowledge of national best practices related to all functions within the Campus practice portfolio • Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion • practice working in campus discipline/judicial affairs • practice of prosperous collaboration with academic affairs/ faculty • practice with assessment, strategic planning and budget development • Demonstrated practice in setting priorities, delegating, and coordinating complex tasks with attention to divisional and institution goals candidates must meet stated minimum education and practice requirements. Minimum Knowledge, expertise, and Abilities • Knowledge of the issues and opportunities of a private technological research university • Demonstrated commitment and ambition to furthering a high level of cooperation between student life and academics. • capability to assess, understand and be a key advocate for a healthy and inclusive campus climate • A commitment to contribute to Rensselaer's continuing effort to promote a welcoming and open campus community. • Competence with the use of research and assessment tools to monitor progress in meeting goals • A demonstrated record of success in managing conflict • capability to develop and maintain productive community and campus partnerships • Proven capability to collaborate, both effectively and with enthusiasm • Strong strategic planning expertise • Proven capability to achieve buy-in and ownership of change • Requires strong leadership abilities expertise and capability to communicate and interact with diverse groups of customers • Requires expert financial acumen • Requires capability to effectively present information to internal and external groups and audiences • Requires capability to read, analyze, and interpret complex regulations and documents, financial and business reports, and technical journals • Thorough knowledge of student development theories and their application to students at a highly selective technological research university • Working knowledge of legal and compliance issues related to student affairs, including Title IX • Demonstrated excellent leadership abilities expertise, especially the capability to establish standards of quality, to communicate those standards clearly, and to assess personnel located on those standards • Demonstrated effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication expertise Shift Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required Starting income/Rate Expected hiring range: $130,000 - $160,000 Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate's income will be determined located on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, practice, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting. Application instructions Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter. If you need assistance with the online application process, Contact Us by Email address: careers@rpi.edu Job Posted Date Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Culture of Safety at Rensselaer Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff and students. As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community. Total Compensation and Benefits Information Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide reliable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit . Skills:
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