Dean of Students-MSUAASF Range E

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated). Working Title: Dean of Students-MSUAASF Range E Institution: St. Cloud State University Classification Title: MSUAASF Range E Bargaining Unit / Union: 211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty City: St. Cloud FLSA: Job Exempt Full Time / Part Time: Full time Employment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited Academic Salary Range: $63,405.00 - $128,300.00 Job Description The Dean of Students serves as a senior leader within Student Affairs, promoting student success, well-being, and engagement. This position provides strategic leadership for student conduct, crisis response, advocacy, and basic needs initiatives. This position continually recommends, develops, implements, and enforces policies and procedures in support of the institutional and divisional mission. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, student advocacy, student discipline, program planning, evaluation and assessment of learner outcomes, training, supervision, budgeting, and policy compliance. The Dean of Students ensures compliance with University, Minnesota State, and federal policies while fostering an inclusive campus environment. The role is highly visible and collaborative, working closely with Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, and on and off-campus partners to support retention and holistic student development. Responsibilities Student Conduct & Policy Leadership Administer and enforce the Student Code of Community Standards; serve as hearing officer for major conduct cases; oversee grievance processes; update policies in alignment with Minnesota State 3.6; serve as Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Maintaining a fair and consistent conduct process protects institutional integrity, ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, and fosters a safe, inclusive learning environment. This work directly supports accreditation standards and the University’s commitment to equity and student success. Annually update the Statement of Student Responsibilities, Emergency Notification Procedures, and the resource list included in the Faculty/Staff Resource Guide. Oversee lay-out, organization, edits, printing, and distribution of the student handbook. Oversee development of graduate assistant materials for the division. Counsel and advise students on personal and academic difficulties. Offer support, options, and referrals. Arrange advocacy services for students reporting sexual harassment, assault, discrimination, and abuse. Facilitate reporting of all campus crime to University Security and local law enforcement agencies. Assist parents in locating missing students. Inform professors of student illness or death. Offer suggestions and resources to parents concerned about their student’s grades, chemical abuse, or advising needs. Maintain referrals to Student Health Services for alcohol awareness workshops and chemical dependency assessments. Refer students with special needs to campus learning resources, Accessibility Resources, and other resources as needed. (30%) Crisis Response & Student Advocacy Lead the Husky Assistance and Care Team; coordinate responses for students in crisis; assemble Threat Assessment Team; serve on Emergency Operations Committee. Effective crisis management safeguards the University’s reputation, minimizes risk, and ensures continuity of operations. By providing timely interventions, the institution demonstrates its commitment to student well-being, which is essential for retention and persistence. Advise faculty and staff through individual contact and department meetings responding to problems of academic dishonesty, disruptive classroom behavior, threats from students, inappropriate student behavior, computer abuse, psychological issues and mandatory reporting obligations. (25%) Basic Needs Coordination Co-chair Basic Needs Coalition; oversee Huskies Food Pantry; collaborate with health and counseling services; administer Student Emergency Fund; connect students to resources. Addressing basic needs is critical to reducing barriers to student success and meeting state legislative mandates. These efforts enhance retention, equity, and graduation rates, aligning with the University’s strategic enrollment goals and social responsibility mission. (20%) Student Success & Engagement Implement Huskies First Four and Husky 101 programs; support parent/family engagement; promote DEI initiatives in collaboration with to support recruitment and retention. Engagement programs strengthen the student experience, improve persistence, and build institutional loyalty. Parent and family outreach enhances transparency and trust, supporting the University’s brand and enrollment objectives. (15%) Assessment, Planning & Leadership Establish and assess unit goals using recognized standards and best practices; provide data for accreditation; represent the University on system committees. Provide consultation and on-going support to members of the University community on student life issues. Advise faculty and staff through individual contact and department meetings responding to problems of academic dishonesty, disruptive classroom behavior, threats from students, inappropriate student behavior, computer abuse, psychological issues and mandatory reporting obligations. Analyze broad trends in student needs and behavior to create long-term plans for student support, intervention, and resources. Data-driven planning ensures alignment with institutional priorities, accreditation requirements, and system-wide initiatives. This work informs strategic decisions that impact recruitment, retention, and overall institutional effectiveness. (10%) Salary Range: $63,405 - $128,300/annually Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, or related field. Five years of advanced professional leadership experience in student affairs, including student conduct and student support/crisis response. Demonstrated knowledge of legal, policy, and regulatory issues affecting students and student affairs operations, including student conduct due process and student records/privacy requirements Knowledge of state and federal regulations impacting higher education. Strong communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and crisis management skills; ability to collaborate across divisions and communicate effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, and external partners. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Preferred Qualification Knowledge of the policies and procedures set for SCSU by the Higher Learning Commission and the Minnesota State University system Broad knowledge of student development theory and ability to apply theory to professional practice, student advocacy, and educational interventions. Strong financial and resource management skills, including experience overseeing budgets, emergency funds, and/or grant-funded resources supporting student success initiatives. Experience collaborating with Public Safety/law enforcement and campus partners on student safety, threat assessment, and emergency operations. Other Requirements Please note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment. Required Documents Needed to Apply Resume/CV Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) Typically 8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday Some evening and weekend hours will be required. About The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community. Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) which can be found at: https://www.msuaasf.org/ St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Interim Title IX Coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Judith Siminoe. For additional information, contact the Office for Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121 Benefits Information: At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. Desired Start Date: 04-20-2026 Position End Date: Open Date: 03-11-2026 Close Date: 04-13-2026 Posting Contact Name: Renee Denise Bertram Posting Contact Email: rdbertram@stcloudstate.edu Announcement – Please be Advised Minnesota State Career Site URL Update Our candidate career site URL will change on April 25, 2026. Due to this change, you will not be able to apply for any open positions on April 25, 2026. Our system will be back up and running, for you to apply to our open positions, on April 26,2026 at the following link: https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers Please be sure to update any bookmarks to our career site you may have. Questions and Application issues can be directed to careers@minnstate.edu Information for new and prospective employees Welcome to the Minnesota State career site for external applicants. This page allows you to search for jobs, apply, and check the status of applications at the colleges, universities, and system office of Minnesota State. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. Use the “sign in” link at the top of this page to log in to your profile. 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