Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

We invite applications for an exciting opportunity in the Division of Student Affairs. The Division of Student Affairs is guided by a three-pronged mission: to help students build community, pursue wellness, and grow as citizen-leaders. The Division consists of over 200 employees within five units - the Office of the Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer, the Office of the University Dean of Students, Student Health and Wellness, the University Career Center, and Housing and Residence Life - all working together, for and alongside students, to create the distinctive student experience for which UVA is known. Care and Support Services (CASS) in Student Health and Wellness provides free inclusive support for all students with unmet needs to increase students' ability to identify, reduce, and navigate barriers to their growth and well-being; CASS does this by providing direct student services and programming, and by creating and expanding support infrastructures. The Division is recruiting a generalist Assistant Dean of Student Affairs who will report to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs and director of Care and Support Services. The Assistant Dean will support the CASS team's generalist response functions, by providing incident response support for students in a variety of behavioral and personal well-being contexts and also engaging in general, nonacademic advising, non-clinical case management, and troubleshooting of student issues and needs. CASS provides consultation, coaching, referrals, outreach and training, and resources for assisting students with their safety and well-being.

The Assistant Dean will have student support and case management responsibilities including triaging student concerns, and helping them access appropriate resources, solve problems, and respond appropriately to challenges and/or crises. Through formal and informal interaction, CASS team members assist students to achieve their goals and address systemic challenges. These interactions may include responding to student calls and walk-ins; responding to questions from or consulting with parents, faculty, or staff; and meeting with students who have interpersonal, behavioral, health and wellness, or other concerns. They will also collaborate with and make referrals to University offices/organizations to provide ongoing broad-based student support while implementing effective case management practices and appropriate administrative processes, as needed.

The Assistant Dean will also have incident response and crisis management responsibilities. The Assistant Dean will be expected to respond appropriately to student incidents and crises; coordinate and utilize emergency protocols; and provide crisis management support. The Assistant Dean will provide this response during business hours, and will also serve in the after-hours on-call rotation.

As time permits, Assistant Deans may have programmatic and service leadership responsibilities, which may include leadership over or assistance with program design, implementation, and/or support services related to an assigned program or focused community need . At times, UVA Student Affairs professionals do not manage programs themselves, but support students in designing and implementing the programs. Programmatic activities currently managed in Care and Support Services include: food or basic need insecurity; emergency aid; case or care management; outreach or education initiatives; data management; coordination with key University partners on collaborative processes; participation on pan-University case assessment and management committees; and other programs supporting historically underserved or high-risk students. Assistant Deans may have supervision or budget oversight responsibilities based on their areas of leadership.

Qualifications

Candidates must have the following required knowledge areas, skills and abilities:

• Excellent judgement, ability to "think on their feet" and be nimble and flexible in high-stress situations/environments;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively and interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, team members, and community/government agencies;
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and initiative, ability to proactively and independently problem-solve and marshal resources across the institution;
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and belonging;
• Master's degree or equivalent in Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, or a degree in a relevant field such as Law;
• A minimum of six years of progressive relevant experience, work experience as a graduate student may count toward this requirement.

A competitive applicant for the Assistant Dean position will have many of the following preferred knowledge areas, skills and abilities:

• A demonstrated mastery of managing student behavioral issues, providing outstanding student advising and support;
• Knowledge of specific trends and issues affecting student affairs practice, including legal issues;
• Understanding of psychological support and cognitive development models related to support and development of college students;
• Extensive experience working with diverse student populations;
• Prior experience in a leadership role within student affairs, counseling, or case management in a higher education setting;
• Experience with assessment and data-driven decision-making;
• Demonstrated experience excelling in a fast-paced work environment with multiple competing priorities;
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with ability to present information/facilitate dialogue to a wide variety of stakeholders;
• Prior experience utilizing case management and documentation strategies and software according to departmental guidelines and standards.

To Apply

The position is open until filled, but to assure full consideration, candidates are encouraged to have complete applications submitted by August 15, 2024. Please apply through the UVA job board and submit requested application materials including a letter of interest or cover letter; resume or curriculum vitae; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. All applications, nominations, and inquiries will remain confidential. The anticipated hiring range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is an exempt-level position with UVa benefits . Employees' benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
• Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately
• Competitive retirement benefits
• Tuition and professional development benefits after six months of employment
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

The successful candidate will pass a criminal background check. For information r egarding the position or the application process, please contact Michele Jarman , Academic Recruiter.

Physical Demands: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

About Charlottesville and UVA

Consider working on the beautiful Grounds of the historic University of Virginia. Located in the thriving and growing city of Charlottesville, Virginia, UVA is a world class institution with nationally ranked schools and programs, diverse and distinguished faculty, a major academic medical center and proud history as a renowned research university. Charlottesville is nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains on the edge of Shenandoah National Park, while also being just 2.5 hours to Washington, DC and 3 hours to the ocean. Charlottesville is home to a seemingly endless array of award-winning restaurants, wineries, attractions, schools, and business to keep you and your family entertained, educated, and well fed for years to come. Learn more about all CVille has to offer at https://www.cvillechamber.com/aboutcville/ .

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.