Assistant Dean of Student Affairs – Online

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South University

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1899

📚 Education

Education

South University is a private university founded in 1899 that offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across a variety of professional fields. It operates 11 campus locations in states including Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Alabama, and Texas, and also provides fully online programs (with required in-person clinical/practicum components where applicable). Programs include Business & Technology, Counseling & Psychology, Criminal Justice & Legal Studies, Healthcare, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Administration, and Public Health. The institution is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and emphasizes flexible learning formats, military benefits, scholarships, and career services to support students' professional development.

📋 Description

• Under the direction of the Dean Student Affairs, develop and implement programs and activities that support Online student engagement and retention to graduation. • Assist the Dean in promotion of strategies and programs designed to positively impact student persistence and increase student satisfaction at the school. • Create opportunities for student life in the virtual campus environment, and foster opportunities for students to connect with faculty, peers, alumni and industry professionals. • Create policies, programs and services that support the University's mission. • Assist the Dean of Student Affairs in the development of short- and long-range vision for the department and lead department staff in the implementation of plans. • Work collaboratively with the Dean of Student Affairs and Executive Committee and all other departments on achieving school objectives for enrollment and persistence. • Meet the needs of a diverse Online student population, foster student development and promote involvement in student life. • Specific responsibilities include the delivery of effective and quality services to students in one or more of the following areas: new student orientation, referral to counseling services, student conduct, student activities and programs, student organizations, assisting with student communication, and disability services.

🎯 Requirements

• A master’s degree in counseling, Student Personnel Administration or another related field required. • Three to five years of related increasing responsibility in student affairs preferably in an online post-secondary institution is required. • Knowledge of current practices and theories in student affairs in higher education is required. • Proven track record of developing student life and engagement in a fully virtual environment is preferred. • Understanding of federal policies related to higher education, such as ADA and Title IX is required. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong interpersonal skills with both faculty and student populations. • Superior organizational and problem resolution skills. • Strong computer and analytical skills. • Ability to work effectively as either a leader or a team member to ensure that departmental goals are met. • Ability to prioritize work and perform well under pressure. • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. • Good general business knowledge and ability to effectively collaborate inter- and intra-departmentally to meet goals of enrollment and retention.

🏖️ Benefits

• South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.