Assistant Dean, Leadership & Engagement

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education / Student Development, social work, counseling, psychology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Progressive leadership experience (typically a minimum of 7 years) in an administrative role, including supervision of staff, directing daily operations of a unit, department, or program, representing the interests of an organization, and managing accountability.
• Demonstrated experience working in higher education, specifically with responsibility regarding student organizations, engagement, fraternity and sorority life, or responding to student concerns. 
• Knowledge and application of communication techniques (written and verbal) and relationship building skills that develop the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Must be proficient in computer software applications including database management, such as cloud-based management tools.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict and highly sensitive and confidential information in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent listening, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Work experience in public speaking, delivery of educational training, and/or teaching.
• Experience with strategic planning and budget oversight.
• Experience working with and responding to student crisis situations, student activism and protests, and/or campus safety matters.
• Knowledge of college and university environment, including college student development, crisis management, and student support.
• Prior experience serving as an institutional leader at the assistant dean level or higher at a college or university.
• Demonstrated knowledge of social media including Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and other platforms in connecting with college students.

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact melanie-bell@uiowa.edu.