Assistant Dean of Community Life Full Time

Full Time, Exempt, Non-Union, Benefit Eligible

This position is located on our Vermont campus and the individual hired will be required to work out of an office located on Goddard’s campus in Plainfield, VT. Travel is required to Goddard College residency sites.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Oversee and provide strategic direction for Community Life and Student Services at all Goddard teaching and learning sites, inclusive of Title IX compliance, project management of Residency production, access and disability services, student and academic support services for retention, and emergency and crisis responses when residencies are in session. This position supports the College’s overall strategic plan to develop systems, processes, and programs that enhance the consistency and quality of the student’s education experience from acceptance through graduation. This position promotes social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the work of Community Life and Student Services. This position will manage sensitive and confidential information, and interact with multiple constituents both within and outside the College as Goddard’s representative for Community Life and Student Services.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Hiring, training, and performance evaluation of Help Desk, Student Life, and Student Services; as well as Writing Center Coaches; and other positions that may be added, at all College locations. Supervision may be delegated for some sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in counseling, education, higher education administration, legal or paralegal studies, conflict management, student affairs, sociology, or a related field.
• Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds, to promote social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Experience in higher education student services.
• Supervisory experience relevant to the job description.
• Experience investigating allegations of sexual misconduct is preferred, as is experienced in working with victims of sexual misconduct, domestic violence, and/or other types of trauma.
• Ability to collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, draw conclusions, and communicate findings effectively.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and institutional policies and practices.
• Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community and a commitment to social justice in higher education.
• Computer literacy and technical aptitude are required.

COMPENSATION: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 annually

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Goddard College is committed to creating a college representative of a diverse global community.  To that end, we are actively seeking applications from qualified candidates from groups currently underrepresented in our institution for this position.  The institution is an equal opportunity employer, and provider.