student affairs dean

Ohio University

<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Please see Special Instructions for more details.</b></h3>
<div>Please complete the online application and attach the required documents when prompted.<br>
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Required documents include:<br>
1. A detailed cover letter<br>
2. Resume</div><div>
3. A list of at least three (3) professional references. Please provide current contact information, including an e-mail address for each reference provider.<br>
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The position will remain open until filled. Complete applications must be received by the posting end date.</div>
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<p></p><p>Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the &lsquo;Posting End Date&rsquo; shown below.</p><p></p>
<div><div><div>Position Information
</div><p></p><div><div><div><div><b>Business Title</b></div> <div>Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs</div>
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<div><div><b>Applications Accepted From</b></div> <div>Public: Open to the Public, University Wide</div>
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<div><div><b>Special Instructions to Applicants</b></div>
<div><div>Please complete the online application and attach the required documents when prompted.<br>
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Required documents include:<br>
1. A detailed cover letter<br>
2. Resume</div><div>
3. A list of at least three (3) professional references. Please provide current contact information, including an e-mail address for each reference provider.<br>
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The position will remain open until filled. Complete applications must be received by the posting end date.</div></div>
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<div><div><b>This position is eligible for the following benefits:</b></div> <div>medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.
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<div><div><b>Posting Number</b></div> <div>2016291T</div>
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<div><div><b>Department Summary</b></div>
<div><div>The Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs in the College of Arts &amp; Sciences provides strategic leadership for all aspects of the undergraduate student experience. This role oversees academic advising for undergraduate students at the college, ensuring high-quality support, effective academic policies, and coordinated student services. As a member of the Dean&rsquo;s Executive Team, the Assistant Dean partners closely with faculty, department leaders, professional advisors, and senior university administrators to strengthen undergraduate education and address student needs across the College.<br>
</div><div>The position also provides operational and policy oversight, including academic standing, degree completion, and compliance with university and college requirements. The Assistant Dean manages staff, directs key processes such as student records and curricular review, and stewards an annual budget. In addition, the role contributes to strategic priorities, including retention and student success initiatives, and represents the College on university-wide committees that shape the undergraduate experience.</div></div>
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<div><div><b>Position Profile</b></div>
<div>Assists and empowers students to achieve academic success and social adjustment through a variety of student support activities. Coordinates services including academic tutoring, student learning centers, life skills support and coaching, etc. Shares resources with students through engagement and outreach opportunities.</div>
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<div><div><b>Level Summary</b></div>
<div>Oversees the strategic planning and execution of diverse activities within a larger functional area of the institution. Leads and directs significant programs through subordinate managers, setting overall strategies and objectives for the area. Contributes to the development of University-wide strategies. Accountable for ensuring that long-term goals are met and communicating the department&rsquo;s alignment with institutional objectives.</div>
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<div><div><b>Supervisory Responsibilities</b></div>
<div>Manages multiple departments or functions. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.</div>
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<div><div><b>Fiscal Responsibilities</b></div>
<div>Responsible for large-scale budgets and strategic fiscal management for multiple work units or large academic unit.</div>
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<div><div><b>Problem Solving</b></div>
<div>Handles significant organizational problems, often with long-term impact.</div>
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<div><div><b>Independence of Action</b></div>
<div>Operates with significant autonomy, drives company-wide initiatives.</div>
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<div><div><b>Communication and Collaboration</b></div>
<div>Influences and collaborates with senior leadership and internal/external stakeholders to drive organizational goals.</div>
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<div><div><b>Physical Requirements</b></div>
<div>This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.</div>
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<div><div><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></div>
<div>Requires a Master&rsquo;s degree in a related field, 10 or more years of related professional experience, and 7 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience.</div>
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<div><div><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></div>
<div>Doctoral degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a closely related field.</div>
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<div><div><b>Department</b></div> <div>Arts and Sciences, Dean's Office</div>
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<div><div><b>Pay Rate</b></div>
<div>The approved hiring range for this position is $80,593 to $108,801. Salary is commensurate with the selected candidate&rsquo;s education and experience while considering internal equity.<br>
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Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at</div>
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<div><div><b>Total Compensation Estimator (For Full-Time Benefits Eligible Employees)</b></div>
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<div><div><b>Pay Grade</b></div> <div>20</div>
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<div><div><b>Pay Range</b></div> <div>$80,593.00-$138,208.00</div>
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<div><div><b>FLSA Status</b></div> <div>Exempt</div>
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<div><div><b>Job Category</b></div> <div>Administrative at-will appointment</div>
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<div><div><b>Employment Type</b></div> <div>full-time regular</div>
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<div><div><b>Job Family</b></div> <div>Academic Services
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<div><div><b>Job Sub Family</b></div> <div>Student Academic Support</div>
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<div><div><b>Job Level</b></div> <div>M4</div>
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<div><div><b>Job Open Date</b></div> <div>03/16/2026</div>
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<div><div><b>Posting End Date</b></div> <div>03/31/2026</div>
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<div><div><b>Planning Unit</b></div> <div>College of Arts &amp; Sciences</div>
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<div><div><b>Work Schedule</b></div>
<div>This position is based on the Athens campus, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement of up to one remote day per week after a satisfactory introductory period.</div>
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<div><div><b>Months</b></div> <div>12 month</div>
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<div><div><b>Campus</b></div> <div>Athens</div>
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<div><div><b>Expected hours worked per week</b></div> <div>40 hours a week</div>
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<div><div><b>Expected duration of assignment</b></div> <div>On-going</div>
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<div><div><b>Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.</b></div> <div>Nancy Vandeman, vandemn1@ohio.edu</div>
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<div><div><b>Non-Discrimination Statement</b></div>
<div>Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Student Affairs

SCHREINER UNIVERSITY

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Administrative Specialist for Dean of Faculty</b></p>
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SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p>
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This position is responsible for providing support to the Dean of Faculty and the Faculty in the Academic Divisions in the Academic Divisions Under direct supervision, performs clerical and administrative support activities, including typing, filing, operating office equipment, preparing and entering documents onto electronic and manual records, using computer hardware and software, producing reports, compiling data, organizing resource materials, submitting work orders, database entry, budget tracking, providing general and specific information, directions, referrals, developing schedules and setting up appointments, mailings, and coordinating clerical and administrative activities and processes.</p>
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b></p>
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<li>Be responsible for coordinating correspondence for the Dean of Faculty.</li>
<li>Maintain appointment schedules for the Dean of Faculty.</li>
<li>Plan, organize and schedule various meetings/events for the Dean of Faculty.</li>
<li>Meet and greet visitors to the office, receive and route calls, take messages as necessary.</li>
<li>Perform word processing, data entry, light accounting, filing and general clerical duties.</li>
<li>Set up database tables and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office programs.</li>
<li>Make hotel, flight, conference reservations and renew memberships for the Dean and the faculty of the Divisions</li>
<li>Make travel arrangements and itineraries for candidates.</li>
<li>Maintain and reconcile credit card statements for the Dean and the faculty of the Divisions.</li>
<li>Supervise, train, set schedules and verify timecards for work study students.</li>
<li>Keep up with all maintenance for office equipment and and supplies.</li>
<li>Order and maintain office supplies for the Divisions.</li>
<li>Help work study students distribute mail and office supplies.</li>
<li>Enter room reservations into Astra for faculty and students.</li>
<li>Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.</li>
<li>Act to facilitate good communications between employees, clients, and management through interpersonal and professional communication techniques.</li>
<li>Maintain University safety rules.</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned.</li>
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<p><b>EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED</b></p>
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<li>Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.</li>
<li>Knowledge and proficiency in use of general office equipment.</li>
<li>Knowledge and proficiency in use of software, including word processing spreadsheets, and access. Jenzabar software experience is a plus.</li>
<li>Must have problem solving skills.</li>
<li>Two (2) years secretarial or clerical experience</li>
<li>Strong organizational skills.</li>
<li>Accuracy and attention to details.</li>
<li>Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.</li>
<li>Ability to use sound judgment, maturity and responsibility when dealing with a variety of persons in a public relations capacity and sensitivity to student needs.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Administrative Specialist for Dean of Faculty

Schreiner University

<p><i><b>Interested candidates must apply on University website: https://schreiner.edu/jobs/</b></i></p><p><b>Administrative Specialist for Dean of Faculty</b></p><p><b>SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><p>This position is responsible for providing support to the Dean of Faculty and the Faculty in the Academic Divisions in the Academic Divisions Under direct supervision, performs clerical and administrative support activities, including typing, filing, operating office equipment, preparing and entering documents onto electronic and manual records, using computer hardware and software, producing reports, compiling data, organizing resource materials, submitting work orders, database entry, budget tracking, providing general and specific information, directions, referrals, developing schedules and setting up appointments, mailings, and coordinating clerical and administrative activities and processes.</p><p><b>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</b></p><ul><li>Be responsible for coordinating correspondence for the Dean of Faculty.</li><li>Maintain appointment schedules for the Dean of Faculty.</li><li>Plan, organize and schedule various meetings/events for the Dean of Faculty.</li><li>Meet and greet visitors to the office, receive and route calls, take messages as necessary.</li><li>Perform word processing, data entry, light accounting, filing and general clerical duties.</li><li>Set up database tables and spreadsheets using Microsoft Office programs.</li><li>Make hotel, flight, conference reservations and renew memberships for the Dean and the faculty of the Divisions</li><li>Make travel arrangements and itineraries for candidates.</li><li>Maintain and reconcile credit card statements for the Dean and the faculty of the Divisions.</li><li>Supervise, train, set schedules and verify timecards for work study students.</li><li>Keep up with all maintenance for office equipment and and supplies.</li><li>Order and maintain office supplies for the Divisions.</li><li>Help work study students distribute mail and office supplies.</li><li>Enter room reservations into Astra for faculty and students.</li><li>Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.</li><li>Act to facilitate good communications between employees, clients, and management through interpersonal and professional communication techniques.</li><li>Maintain University safety rules.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><b>EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED</b></p><ul><li>Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.</li><li>Knowledge and proficiency in use of general office equipment.</li><li>Knowledge and proficiency in use of software, including word processing spreadsheets, and access. Jenzabar software experience is a plus.</li><li>Must have problem solving skills.</li><li>Two (2) years secretarial or clerical experience</li><li>Strong organizational skills.</li><li>Accuracy and attention to details.</li><li>Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.</li><li>Ability to use sound judgment, maturity and responsibility when dealing with a variety of persons in a public relations capacity and sensitivity to student needs.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Ability to Commute:</p><ul><li>Kerrville, TX 78028 (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Ability to Relocate:</p><ul><li>Kerrville, TX 78028: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

University of California, Santa Barbara

Student Affairs Manager

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

<div><div><p><b>Posting Description</b><b><br>
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</p><p><b>ASSISTANT DEAN, STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES</b>, <i>Student Support Services</i>, will join a well-established, highly utilized team to support our students in the intersections of their academic and personal lives; offer advice and support to enhance student success and provides assistance for students whose personal concerns may interfere with their ability to engage fully in Institute life; meet individually with students on personal and academic issues, and provide broad outreach programming to facilitate connections across MIT&rsquo;s student, staff and faculty community; assist in developing protocols and programs that impact students in the broad MIT community; serve as a consultant to faculty, instructors, or staff who have concerns about students' well-being or academic progress; and as delegated by the Associate Dean and Director of S3 or Senior Associate Dean and Director assists in crisis situations with senior administrators to assess student situations and determine appropriate referral or resources.</p><p>
A full job description is available here: https://studentlife.mit.edu/about-dsl/careers/</p>
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</div><div><p><b>Job Requirements</b><b><br>
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</p><p><i>REQUIRED</i>: Master&rsquo;s degree, preferably in counseling, psychology or education; a minimum of four years of counseling experience; excellent interpersonal, writing and listening skills; ability to deal with intense and sensitive situations; be thorough, attentive and resourceful; and ability to take initiative, plan, develop and execute on projects while working in a high pressure, dynamic environment. <i>PREFERRED</i>: PhD/PsyD; or experience in Higher Education.</p></div></div><p></p>

Assistant Dean, Student Support Services

Alpha Public Schools

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Started by Families, Focused on Students</b></h1>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Developing Scholars in East San Jos&eacute;</b></h3>
</div></div></div></div></div><div>We were founded by families in East San Jos&eacute; who wanted stronger academics and more support for their children. Alpha is a <b>free, TK-12 public charter school system</b> on a mission to prepare the next generation of leaders in East San Jos&eacute;.</div>
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Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools committed to providing access to an outstanding education. Join us as we prepare students in TK-12th grade for success in college and career.</p>
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Who we are:</b></p>
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Alpha Public Schools is a public charter school network of four schools educating approximately 1,900 scholars in east San Jose. Guided by the belief that our students belong in college, we ensure safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environments to help our students thrive. What sets us apart is the very thing that makes us who we are&ndash; our community. Alpha was founded by a group of mothers on the eastside of San Jose who sought better educational opportunities for their students. We maintain a strong connection to our community and engage families in a collaborative approach to offer a holistic education to our students.</p>
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A successful Dean of Students:</b></p>
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The successful Dean of Students serves a vital role in fulfilling Alpha's mission by designing and maintaining systems for positive culture and community on campus.</p>
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We are seeking passionate individuals who embody Alpha's mission, vision and core beliefs - leaders who believe that all students can learn, that our scholars belong in college, and that student growth is a reflection of the teacher's practice. We are looking for leaders who are reflective in their practice and are willing to engage in conversations around educational equity and inclusivity. At Alpha, you will uphold rigorous expectations for all staff and students, while leading from a place of empathy and understanding. Alpha is fiercely entrepreneurial and we are focused on supporting our educators and scholars as they grow into self-reliant leaders who will achieve success in their school, college, and career. We're committed to finding leaders who value and amplify the diverse experiences of our staff and scholars and their families, and who care deeply about addressing the inequities that exist in education.</p>
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Dean of Students are expected to:</b></p>
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Embody </b>the mission, vision, and core beliefs of the school and the Alpha Public Schools network.</p>
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Collaborate</b> with other school leaders, staff, scholars, and parents to create and uphold school-wide systems and structures.</p>
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<li>Support teachers and school staff in maintaining healthy and thriving environment in all campus areas and support in classrooms. Provide coaching when necessary.</li>
<li>Manage office referrals and facilitate restorative circles and mediation meetings with students, as needed.</li>
<li>Manage emergency situations by responding to the scene, providing first aid, delegating tasks and assignments to faculty, and alerting emergency personnel as appropriate.</li>
<li>Write and submit incident reports and communicate reports with other school leaders as appropriate.</li>
<li>Build strong relationships with parents and teachers to support student relationships, accountability and performance.</li>
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<p><b>Lead</b> project work to develop and maintain a healthy and thriving school culture.</p>
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<li>Co-lead the PBIS team and program implementation.</li>
<li>Coordinate with other school leaders to monitor the fidelity of implementation of MTSS at the school level to include both academic and behavioral support systems.</li>
<li>Coordinate and facilitate PBIS staff professional development with school leadership.</li>
<li>Oversee the implementation of Sown to Grown SEL curriculum to support students in building connections and strategies that support their development</li>
<li>Oversee the implementation and refinement of student leadership development systems including activities such as lessons on leadership and responsibility, student council, peer restorative justice, peer tutoring, cross-grade buddies, etc.</li>
<li>Manage and oversee other culture project plans to support student culture in a collaborative way.</li>
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<p><b>Analyze and present </b>data using our data systems (e.g,SEL, Dean's List, survey data)</p>
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<li>Track and assess behavior and intervention data</li>
<li>Share analyses and opportunities to the school staff to best support scholars.</li></ul><br>
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What we offer:</b></p>
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At Alpha we care deeply about our scholars and staff. To support our team (and hopefully you!) we offer:</p>
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<li>The starting salary for this role is $80,865 and goes up based on years of similar experience.</li>
<li>Health benefits plans for medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage for staff and their families</li>
<li>Retirement matching options</li>
<li>Paid time off for holidays and Winter break between the end of December and New Year's (2 weeks)</li>
<li>Generous paternity/maternity leave benefits including 4 weeks of paid parental leave in addition to the state and federal leave allowances</li>
<li>APS Tuition Assistance Program provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance towards attaining bachelor degrees and teacher credentials</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program that provides access to professional services for workplace, life, and wellbeing support and services</li>
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<p><b>You Possess&hellip;</b></p>
<ul>
<li>High school diploma or GED required</li>
<li>5+ years of work experience in education and/or in direct support of school-aged children ages 5-18</li>
<li>2+ years experience working directly with youth and underserved communities</li>
<li>Experience with restorative justice</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and communications skills</li>
<li>Knowledge of a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) models and implementation in school settings (highly preferred)</li>
<li>Coaching experience (teachers and/or youth) (highly preferred)</li>
<li>Fluent in Spanish (highly preferred)</li></ul><br>
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Join our team&hellip;</b></p>
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To apply for this position, please submit a resume online.</b></p>
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Alpha Public Schools is a network of four public charter schools founded by a group of East San Jos&eacute; mothers dedicated to helping transform their community. We have a strong growth mindset &ndash; as individuals, as an organization, and on behalf of our students and families. We want to be better tomorrow than we are today.</i></p>
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As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We are strongly committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.</i></p>
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Salary is competitive and compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package.</i></p>
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Questions? Contact us at </i><i>jobs@alphapublicschools.org</i></p></div>

Dean of Students (26-27)

Southern Methodist University

<div><div><b>Assistant Dean for Public Interest &amp; Pro Bono</b> <b>-</b> <b>(</b><b>DED00000468</b><b>)</b></div><div><b>
Description</b><div></div><p><b><br>
Salary Range:</b></p><p>
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications</p><p><b>
About SMU</b></p><p>
SMU&rsquo;s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University&rsquo;s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.</p><p>
SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.</p><p>
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem &ndash; paired with entrepreneurial drive &ndash; creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.</p><p>
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU&rsquo;s relationship with Dallas &ndash; the dynamic center of one of the nation&rsquo;s fastest-growing regions &ndash; offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.</p><p>
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.</p><p><b>
About the Position:</b></p><p>
This role is an on-campus, in-person position.</p><p>
The Assistant Dean for Public Interest and Pro Bono leads and advances the law school's public interest, public sector, and pro bono initiatives. The Asst Dean oversees and tracks pro bono efforts; develops programming to educate students about careers in federal, state, and local government and public interest; and collaborates with the Public Service Committee while facilitating faculty pro bono service and supervision of student pro bono work. This position advises students pursuing public service careers, assisting with applications for government honors programs and competitive fellowships.The Asst Dean also oversees the annual public service career fair, advises student groups, teaches and coordinates the Government and Public Interest Externship Course, builds relationships to expand externship and employment opportunities, and works closely w/ the Dean, Associate Dean for Experiential Learning, and Asst Dean for Career Services.</p><p><b>
Essential Functions:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Govt and Public Interest Externship Program (experiential): teach the government and public interest externship class every fall, spring, and May term semesters (3X/year) and oversee the program; expand placement offerings and recruit students to participate; provide training and supervision to field placement supervisors; continue to innovate the curriculum as needed to stay current in the field.</p></li><li><p>
PI Student Support: develop and execute student programming (1) exploring PI careers, (2) exploring postgraduate PI fellowships and govt honors programs, and (3) re: student debt and PI loan forgiveness. Counsel, support, and advise individual students; coordinate recruitment programs for PI students such as Public Advocate Day, Equal Justice Conference and Career Fair, and Texas PI Fair.</p></li><li><p>
Promotion and Career Services Collaboration: partner with OCS to identify students seeking PI careers and work w/ OCS designated career counselor to strategize internship/externship/clerkship experiences and programs; educate students PI/PS pathways through comprehensive program development; generate PS employment opportunities for 1Ls, 2Ls, 3Ls for summer, semester, and post graduate employment.</p></li><li><p>
Pro Bono Efforts: collaborate with the Public Service Committee, facilitate faculty pro bono service and faculty supervision of student pro bono work, create pro bono opportunities and provide student supervision of in-house pro bono projects and pro bono clinics w/ community partners (e.g., Dallas Volunteer Attorney Program) and provide secondary assistance in other pro bono collaborations, which involves data tracking and maintenance as well as reviewing reflection papers from participants.</p></li><li><p>
Outreach, and Point of Contact: serve as the primary point of contact for government and public interest employers for externship and employment recruitment; coordinate public sector employer outreach and marketing in alignment with Career Services recruiting initiatives and timelines; work with 3Ls pursuing public sector careers on job placement strategies to help them secure post-graduate jobs.</p></li><li><p>
Administer the PI service graduation requirement: maintain diverse list of pre-approved placements; counsel students on selection; track and maintain data; expand student participation in PS hours by collaborating with agencies to create new opportunities, exploring remote opportunities, and exploring community partnerships to create collaborative projects.</p></li><li><p>
PI Project Collaboration: collaborate with law school centers to develop and implement educational, experiential, and mentoring opportunities centered around PI and pro bono and recruit students to participate in PI projects; collaborate with clinics to create pro bono projects and post-grad opportunities; collaborate with other SMU entities outside of the law school on pro bono and PI projects.</p></li><li><p>
Supervise PI Student Groups: serve as sponsor and advisor to the Association for Public Interest Law (APIL) and assist with annual programming, event planning, speaker coordination, fundraising for summer stipends, and selection of stipend recipients; assist other student groups seeking PI opportunities geared to the mission of their group by identifying relevant projects, speakers, and other programming.</p></li><li><p>
Community and National Outreach: organize orientation community service for first-year students; develop and enhance relationships with bar orgs: AALS, ABA, NALP, EJW, and other local and non-local entities working in PI; position SMU Dedman Law to be a local and national leader; collaborate with Director of Alumni Relations to enhance school's relationship and engagement with alumni working in PI and alumni supporting pro bono work.</p></li><li><p>
Employment Outcomes and Reporting: submit all required reporting paperwork; partner with Career Services to ensure accurate and timely employment data collection and reporting for students pursuing public sector employment; oversee public sector job postings both online in Peruna Pro and the student jobs bulletin; work with graduates securing public sector employment after graduation to ensure the required employment survey has been completed.</p></li><li><p>
Occasional evening and/or weekend work hours are required.</p></li><li><p>
Occasional travel for work-related events and conferences is required.</p></li></ul><div><br>
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Qualifications</b><div></div><p><b><br>
Education and Experience:</b></p><p>
A Juris Doctor is required. Licensure is required. A Texas license is preferred.</p><p>
A minimum of 7 years of experience is required. Experience as a lawyer working the public interest or government sector is required.</p><p><b>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</b></p><p>
Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.</p><p>
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.</p><p>
Candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Proficiency in social media is preferred.</p><p><b>
Physical and Environmental Demands:</b></p><ul><li>
Sit for long periods of time</li></ul><p><b>
Deadline to Apply:</b></p><p>
Open until filled.</p><p><b>
EEO Statement</b></p><p>
SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.</p><p><b>
Benefits:</b></p><p>
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.</p><p>
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.</p><p>
The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.</p><div><br>
</div></div><div><b>
Primary Location</b><b>:</b> USA-TX-Dallas</div><div><b>
Job</b><b>:</b> Compliance, Risk and Legal</div><div><b>
Organization</b><b>:</b> Dedman School of Law</div><div><b>
Schedule</b><b>:</b> Regular</div><div><b>
Shift</b><b>:</b> Staff</div><div><b>
Employee Status</b><b>:</b> Manager with Direct Reports</div><div><b>
Job Type</b><b>:</b> Full-time</div><div><b>
Job Level</b><b>:</b> Day Job</div><div><b>
Travel</b><b>:</b> No</div><div><b>
Job Posting</b><b>:</b> Mar 19, 2026, 4:08:00 PM</div></div>

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