Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students

At Western Connecticut State University, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are foundational to who we are and how we lead. As a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, WestConn invites applications, nominations, and expressions of interest for its Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, Public Administration, or a related field or a combination of education, credentials, and progressively responsible leadership experience
• Progressively responsible leadership experience in student affairs/student success/student services within a complex organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead and improve student-facing services with a student-centered, equity-minded approach
• Demonstrated capacity to manage complex situations involving student support, wellbeing, and/or conduct with sound judgment, care, and appropriate escalation
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and build durable partnerships
• Demonstrated commitment to working effectively in a diverse campus community and fostering belonging and student thriving
• Demonstrated ability to use data and technology to inform decisions, assess impact, and improve service delivery

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible or hybrid work arrangement