Dean of Students

Salary: $88,750.00 - $95,420.00 Annually
Location : Wharton Campus, 911 Boling Highway, Wharton, TX
Job Type: Administrative Full Time
Job Number: 2605 A 021
Department: Vice President of Access, Completion, and Transfer
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 10:00 AM Central


General Description


The Dean of Students is responsible for providing leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive student affairs program. These programs and services include counseling and disability services, management of the residence halls and residential curriculum, student life (engagement activities & organizations), Title IX, tutoring, and discipline/community standards. The Dean also leads the College's new student onboarding, transition, first-year experience, and persistence initiatives. The Dean of Students is a member of the Student Services Council, and may be appointed to other College governance committees as assigned. The Dean of Students aids the Vice President of Access, Completion, and Transfer (VPACT) in whatever capacity is deemed necessary by the VPACT.
Requirements


Master's degree from any regionally accredited institution. A minimum of five years of full-time administrative experience in a community college or university student affairs environment. Demonstrated experience in student conduct administration, crisis response, student engagement and retention initiatives, and supervision of student affairs functional areas required.


To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1. Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a master's degree
2. Resume
3. Letter of Interest (Cover Letter) outlining relevant work experience

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.
Summary of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) Full Time Benefits:

At No Cost to the Employee
Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period)
Long Term Disability Coverage

Optional Coverage at Employee's Cost
Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)
Dental Insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance
Long & Short Term Disability Insurance

Optional Premium Conversions
Dependant (Day) Care Reimbursement
Health Care Reimbursement

Retirement Options
Teachers' Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period)
403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period)
Tax- deferred Annuities

Participation in Social Security is mandatory.
Additional Benefits

Free WCJC Tuition Free WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes)
Personal Days Two personal days per year
Holidays 25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees

Sick Days 1.5 sick days per month - maximum number accrued is 60 days
Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year
Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year
Vacation Days Twelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months - 12 vacation days per year
COBRA Benefits COBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC

Please note: All benefits will be discussed in depth with each new WCJC employee during New Employee Orientation. Questions regarding benefits should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
01


Do you have a Master's degree from any regionally accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

02


Did you attach your transcript showing your college degree(s) was conferred? The date your degree is conferred must be listed on the transcript. If your degree was received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a minimum of five years of full-time administrative experience in a community college or university student affairs environment?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have experience in student conduct administration, crisis response, student engagement and retention initiatives, and supervision of student affairs functional areas?

• Yes
• No

05


Work experience is required for me to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that if I do not include my work experience in my WCJC online application, I will not be deemed qualified for this position.

• Yes
• No

06


To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: 1) Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a master's degree, 2) Resume, 3) Letter of Interest (Cover Letter) outlining relevant work experience. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items.

• Yes
• No

07


**** WCJC has multiple campus locations. I understand the responsibilities of this job may require travel from one location to another and/or that my working location and hours are subject to change at any time during my employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success at the College.********

• Yes
• No

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