Dean of Students

Job Title: Dean of Students

Location: Albany State Rec. Location

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.

Job Summary

The Dean of Students is a senior leader within the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management and plays a central role in fostering safe, supportive, and inclusive student experience at Albany State University. The Dean provides comprehensive leadership for student wellness, care, conduct, and support systems, ensuring full alignment with institutional priorities and the expectations of the University System of Georgia (USG).

The Dean directly supervises the Directors of Counseling & Student Accessibility Services, Student Support & Student Conduct, and Student Health Services. Through strategic planning, fiduciary and budgetary oversight, compliance management, and data driven leadership, the Dean ensures high-quality, student-centered operations that enhance student well-being, promote community standards, and contribute to ASU's goals for retention, persistence, and degree completion.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Leadership, Administration & Oversight

• Provide direct supervision, guidance, and evaluation of departmental directors, fostering accountability and operational excellence.
• Oversee strategic planning, staffing, and day-to-day operations for all reporting units.
• Provide fiduciary, budgetary, and resource management oversight, ensuring responsible stewardship of division resources.
• Lead assessment, reporting, and data-driven decision-making processes to improve program quality and student outcomes.
• Ensure departmental alignment with federal, state, and USG regulations, including FERPA, ADA/Section 504, Title IX, the Clery Act, and the USG Board of Regents Student Code of Conduct.

Student Support, Persistence & Retention

• Lead a comprehensive model of wraparound support services that integrate wellness, counseling, accessibility, conduct, case management, and health services to address student needs holistically.
• Use data to identify student populations at risk and coordinate timely interventions that support academic continuity, well-being, and campus engagement.
• Strengthen cross divisional collaborations with Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs, Residence Life, Athletics, and other units to remove barriers to persistence and enhance the student experience.
• Promote a campus environment where students feel connected, supported, and empowered-key drivers of retention and degree completion.

Student Conduct & Community Standards

• Oversee the Office of Student Conduct, ensuring fair, educational, and timely adjudication of conduct cases.
• Ensure full alignment with the USG Board of Regents Student Code of Conduct and university policies.
• Promote restorative justice practices and conflict resolution strategies that develop student accountability, reduce recidivism, and support continued enrollment.

Holistic Wellness, Mental Health & Accessibility

• Provide administrative leadership for student mental health counseling, accessibility services, and clinical health operations.
• Ensure culturally responsive, evidence-based, and equitable service delivery across all wellness units.
• Oversee ADA/Section 504 compliance and ensure students with disabilities have equitable access to academic and campus resources.
• Support preventive education and outreach initiatives that improve student health, well-being, and academic functioning.

Crisis Response & Behavioral Intervention

• Serve as a key leader in student crisis response, partnering with University Police, Counseling, Health Services, Housing, and other stakeholders.
• Chair or co-chair the Behavioral Intervention Team, ensuring effective case management, early awareness, and risk mitigation.
• Maintain an on-call presence as needed to support student crises or emergent issues.

Collaboration & Campus Engagement

• Serve as a visible campus leader, advocating for student needs and fostering a climate that supports success and personal development.
• Represent Student Affairs on institutional committees and task forces as assigned.
• Strengthen and maintain relationships with students, families, faculty, staff, and community partners.

Required Qualifications

• Masters degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Public Health, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in student affairs, with supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience in student conduct, counseling, case management, health services, crisis response, or related areas.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and USG policies and compliance expectations.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and the success of historically underserved student populations.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Higher Education, Counseling, Student Affairs Leadership, Public Health, or related field.
• Experience working within the University System of Georgia or another public higher education system.
• Leadership experience in integrated student wellness or case management models.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter.

Resume.

Transcripts.

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong organizational, leadership, and teambuilding skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and manage complex or sensitive situations.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse campus units and constituencies.
• Commitment to student-centered, culturally responsive approaches.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at ***email_hidden***. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at [email protected].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence

We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect

We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community

We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork

We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning

We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
• a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.