Associate Dean of Student Engagement

Montana State University Billings is a preferred employer in the region-WE WANT YOU! The following are reasons why you should join our team: * Work-life balance * Holidays-10 paid holidays per year and 1 Floating Holiday * Vacation- 15 days per year (New Employees to 10 years; after 10 years the accrual rate increases) * Sick Leave – Earned at an accrual rate of .
0416125 for each hour in pay status.
* Employee and Dependent Tuition Waiver * Opportunities to engage in professional development opportunities * Committed to employee wellness and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program * Medical Benefits that are robust and affordable * Visit MUS Benefits to learn more about our benefit package including * Medical, Vision, and Dental * Life Insurance and Long Term Disability are incorporated into our benefits.
* Learn more about our retirement benefits at MUS Retirement.
* Opportunities for career growth and a variety of career paths * Campus vibrancy- coffee shops, FREE attendance to MSUB concerts, athletic events, and lectures, access to recreation center, library, etc.
* Beautiful campus environment that features our MSUB Mile walking path The Associate Dean of Student Engagement provides leadership and direction for Housing & Residence Life, Parent & Family Programs and Student Conduct.
In addition and in concert with the Dean of Student Engagement, the Associate Dean represents the Division by serving as a point of contact for our students’ parents and families.
The Associate Dean of Student Engagement serves as one of the main Conduct Officers (as delegated by the Vice Chancellor for Student Access and Success) and also serves as a member of the Title IX team.
The position is directly responsible for the overall operations and fiscal management of Housing & Residence Life, and the supervision of all professional staff; assists in the oversight of summer conferencing operations; maintains annual goals; achieves desired occupancy; coordinates facilities management.
This position also represents the Student Access and Success Division on the University Incident Management Team and plays a role in creating and implementing campus emergency response plans.
This position must work closely with the Chief Information Office/IT for items related to StarRez implementation, Maxient usage, and other technical items used for hall security and resident student services.
*RESIDENCE LIFE* * Responsible for the vision and administration of a vibrant Housing and Residence Life program, which includes management of the budget and supervision of administrative staff, and respective hall director(s), who will implement the day-to-day operations of the program.
- * Manage the general operations of the Housing & Residence Life Office in conjunction with the Operations Manager.
* Develop, analyze, and update all policies and procedures related to the operations of the Housing and Residence Life program.
* Provide supervision and mentoring for one or two hall directors (dependent on occupancy of residence halls) on matters related to personnel (hiring, training, supervision evaluation of resident assistants), activities programming, housing contracts, maintenance and custodial issues, student disciplinary process, academic support programs, leadership training, and other administrative matters.
* Coordinate RA Class each Fall Semester; teach upper-level RA course for 3rd year students.
* Create thematic residential communities aimed at enhancing learning activities, student development, and retention.
Assist other student access success team members and campus officials in matters related to enrollment management, marketing, and retention planning.
* Work with the University Budget team, the Director of Facilities Services, and Center for Engagement professional staff to coordinate the overall maintenance, custodial services, and repair and replacement program for the Petro/Rimrock/Student Union complex, Family Housing, and Apsaruke Hall.
* Develop, implement, and maintain an auxiliary long-range facilities master plan for the housing operations.
* Work in partnership with the Office of International Studies to support the international student residential experience * Work in partnership with Athletics to support the student athlete residential experience * Oversee the athlete housing exemption process and committee.
* Oversee the Dining Meal plan exemption process with the General Manager * Serve as the building manager and coordinate rental space for respective residence life facilities, e.
g.
Apsaruke Hall, Family Housing.
* Serve as part of the Residence life Professional Staff on call rotation *STUDENT CONDUCT/STUDENTS OF CONCERN* * As designated by the Vice Chancellor for Student Access and Success, serve as one of the main student judicial/conduct officer for the campus (University Campus, City College, including residence halls).
* Implement and monitor Maxient software.
Provide training and updates to all those who are able to use Maxient and assist in training campus colleagues (UPD, Registrar, City College staff, etc.
) on use of the incident reporting tools.
* Maintain all records related to student conduct and campus police incident reports and coordinate student conduct team meetings (beyond residence hall conduct team meetings) and others, maintaining records and minutes (where/when appropriate) from meetings.
* Oversee the Insight program and coordinate wellness initiatives with Student Health Services – Wellness programs.
* Assist with marketing and promoting the See Something Say something initiative and assist with managing all student cases submitted through the system.
* Oversee and facilitate the Conduct Review team (CRT) * Sevre as a member of the Student Consultation Team and assist with student case management and documentation * Assist with coordinating semester workshops related to student success/support.
*PARENT & FAMILY PROGRAMS* * Co-Coordinate Parent & Family Program initiatives with the Dean of Student Engagement: * Webpage * Newsletter * Social Media * Parent Programs for MSUB Preview Days, University Connections Orientation and Summer Orientation programs.
*CLERY * * In partnership with the University Police Administration, provide support for annual Clery Reporting * Collect and manage Clery reportable statistics through Maxient in collaboration with the University Police Department * Ensure Clery compliance within all aspects of Housing & Residence Life * Attend Clery training as needed *STUDENT ACCESS & SUCCESS TEAM MEMBER * * Attend all Division Director meetings * Serve on University Committee related to emergency preparedness and response, student behavior (e.
g.
Student Consultation Team), facilities planning, and enrollment management (inclusive of orientation) * Coordinate respective departments’ participation in divisional and university wide events.
* Attend evening and weekend events as necessary * Communicate statistics regarding student participation, activities, programs, etc.
, as needed * Serve as on call administrator for campus emergency response * Update website, brochures, student handbook, and forms as directed and needed * Represent Division of Student Access and Success on assigned committees * Attend trainings, retreats, and planning sessions as needed * Maintain a high profile at student programs and athletic events * Assist with the development and coordination of student life initiatives * Perform other duties as assigned *REPORTING STRUCTURE * * The Associate Dean of Students reports directly to the Dean of Student Engagement.
*Education Required:* * Bachelor’s Degree and Three (3) to five (5) years successful leadership experience in student affairs and student success operations.
*Education Preferred:* * Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, learning theory, or related discipline *Professional Qualifications:* * Compelling vision of the role of student engagement and student services, including a residential education, in the overall educational experience of students and the ability to advance this vision in a resource-constrained environment.
* Direct experience working within a housing and residence life environment.
* The ability to work to support and assist students in a variety of capacities.
* A demonstrated commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity.
* A consultative, collegial style and the ability to inspire trust in others.
* Excellent written communication skills, and the ability to speak persuasively to a variety of audiences, including students, parents, faculty, alumni, donors, staff, and community representatives.
* A demonstrated experience with crisis management in a higher education environment * A demonstrated management style that builds confidence in staff, promotes teamwork, enhances creativity and motivation, and builds consensus in a high-energy and high-task environment.
Montana State University Billings is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination.
As such, the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or preference.
In support of the University’s mission to be inclusive and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
Montana State University Billings makes accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job.
In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU Billings provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.
To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Human Resources Office, Montana State University Billings, 1500 University Drive, Billings, MT 59101-0298, 406-657-2278, employment@msubillings.
edu.
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00 per year Benefits: * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Experience level: * 3 years School type: * University People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Work Location: In person