The Associate Dean of Students is responsible for providing oversight and management of student support and intervention services for the Dean of Students Administrative Office , working collaboratively across the university to support student wellbeing and address concerns, and contributing to the overall mission of the institution. This position will be primarily located at the Ft. Worth location , with occasional travel to Stephenville and Wac o .

The Associate Dean of Students will have initial training and onboarding completed at St ephenville location. Work hours include Monday – Friday; 8 AM – 5 PM , or as work requirements may indicate which may include after hours, evenings, and weekends.

Must be able to work remotely at the request of the university.

Responsibilities:

60% - Administrative / Supervisory : Provide leadership and supervision for the Dean of Students Administrative Office (DOSAO) student support team, consisting of the case management team and Child Care Access Means Parents In School ( CCAMPIS ) G rant team. Support case management team in assessing and respo nding to Campus Assessment, Response and Evaluation (CARE) reports; elevate high-risk cases to the Dean of Students for review and risk assessment. Chair the Campus Assessment, Response, and Education team. Provide oversight and leadership for student resource services (Purple Pantry, emergency funding) for the Ft. Worth location. Oversee grant-related projects and funding .

20% - Operations : Provide support in the management of DOSA bu dget and financial operations . Regularly review policy, recommend appropriate updates when necessary. Manage the tracking and reporting of relevant data to a variety of stakeholders . Represent the Dean of Students Administrative Office to the campus and local communities, serve in the Dean of Students place when the Dean is out .

10% - Liaison: Cultivate opportunities for collaboration and partnerships with other departments and community members to impact the full, holistic, student experience. Establish and maintain relationships with strategic partners and donors to address student resource gaps (housing, food, clothing, etc.) Participate in university and community committees, events, and programs.

10 % Other Duties as Assigned : Perform other related duties as assigned incidental to the position's nature or appropriate to the mission of the Dean of Students Administrative Office, Division of S tudent Engagement and Success , and the University . Serve as a hearing officer for administrative resolution of cases of student and group/organization misconduct

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience -

• Master's degree in education , counseling, higher education administration or other relevant field of study.

• At least 5 years of experience in higher education with a demonstrated progression of increasing responsibility or related experience.

• Experience in supervising staff, program development, budget administration, strategic planning

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -

• A bility to develop policies and procedures; ability to develop relevant programs and services

• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and divisions

• Knowledge of relevant laws, policies, and regulations in higher education

• Ability to monitor and assess the effectiveness of programs and recommend modifications as necessary

• A combination of experience and education may substitute for education or experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a college counseling or outpatient mental health setting

• Mental health licens ure

• Crisis response experience

• ATIXA and / or NABITA training

• Familiarity with Maxient software

Salary

Commensurate with experience

The target base annual salary is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family, the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:

Educational Benefits - employee perks that help enrich, grow, and foster career and professional development:

• Family Education Benefit (Tuition Scholarship) – scholarship opportunities for Tarleton employees, their spouses, or their dependents available after 6 months of continued full-time employment. Click the link to learn more about this incredible Texan benefit!

• Doctoral Educational Assistance – Full-time budgeted employees at all A&M System Universities, Agencies, and System Offices are qualified for reimbursement of tuition and mandatory fees. Eligibility: This program is applicable to the pursuit of a first doctorate degree only to full-time, budgeted employees who have been in a position no less than 2 long semesters. Click the link for additional details!

Employee Health, Wellness, and Financial Planning

• Fully covered employee health insurance

  • Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees’ insurance coverages as of the 1st day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment, Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Retirement and Insurance programs

Paid Leave

Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!

• Paid sick leave

• Holiday pay

• Vacation

• Longevity pay

• Paid Birthday Leave – Tarleton State University awards all leave-eligible employees paid time off for their birthday!

Other

• Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!

  • Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.

• Employee Wellness Release Time

• Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation

• and other Tarleton Discounts