Dean Of Students Full Time

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Dean of Student Affairs

Full Time Morristown, NJ, US

Dean of Student Affairs

About Saint Elizabeth University:

Saint Elizabeth University (SEU), located in Morris County, New Jersey, offers convenient access to major highways including Routes 287, 280, 80, 10, and 24, as well as the nearby Convent Station train station. Established in 1899 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, the University is situated on 150 scenic acres of rolling hills and wooded landscapes. Rooted in the Catholic liberal arts tradition, SEU provides a high-quality education that serves students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and cultures, fostering both academic excellence and personal growth.

SEU is devoted to providing educational and career training opportunities to traditionally underserved communities and is characterized by small class sizes and a highly communal student-centered culture emphasizing individualized attention. Our traditional undergraduate population is 38 percent Black, and our total enrollment is 30 percent Hispanic, while 47 percent of our students are first-generation college students. many come to us with unique challenges related to their financial, social, academic, mental, and physical health. Saint Elizabeth University seeks to foster and maintain a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. SEU has long preserved its legacy of providing quality education and access for underserved populations, particularly in fields and career paths traditionally beyond the reach of marginalized and often disenfranchised communities. In our traditional co-educational undergraduate enrollment today, women outnumber men two-to-one. SEU has a long legacy of educating women who thrive in STEM and healthcare professions and continues to produce diverse women and men as leaders equipped with a deeper appreciation of inclusion in its various forms. We strive to ensure that all graduates realize their potential through hard work and an exceptional education that is unimpeded by irrational self-doubt or societal biases.

Dean of Student Affairs reports to the Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, the Dean of Student Affairs serves as a student advocate and collaborates with other departments to enhance student engagement and development, success, persistence, and graduation.

Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF), health and counseling services, student engagement, residence life, student conduct, and regulatory/judicial matters. In collaboration with the AVP and other campus leaders, the Dean of Student Affairs is responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing a holistic, mission-informed co-curricular student experience for residential and commuter students, and across all degree levels. This position plays an integral role in ensuring a smooth journey from enrollment to graduation.

Managing departments within Student Affairs, guiding a team of professionals in overseeing a wide array of matters involving housing, student engagement, and wellness.

Supervising the Director of Residence Life, whose responsibility is to oversee student housing and residential life to create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for both academic and social development.

Supervising the Director of Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF), whose responsibility is to provide leadership for student recruitment, retention, academic success, compliance, staff supervision. Supervising the Director of Student Engagement, whose responsibility is to create and oversee student programming, including clubs, activities, and student leadership opportunities, and budgets pertaining to those programs.

Additional responsibilities, such as assisting with Orientation, Commencement, and all major school activities.

Providing advice, support, and communication as needed to students in the wake of personal tragedies, major events and emergencies.

Providing support as needed to student-facing faculty committees, such as those pertaining to disability, diversity, academic standards and others.

Serves as the chief advocate for student needs and concerns.

Oversees and assesses co- and extra-curricular activities, programs, policies and services.

Manage student crisis situations and assume responsibility for risk management as it relates to student affairs.

Guide the production of the Student Handbook, ensuring the inclusion of new policies or updates.

Master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs, educational leadership, educational counseling, public administration or a relevant academic discipline from an accredited university/college.

A minimum of five years of successful experience in a Student Affairs position in a college or university and a background in progressively higher leadership responsibilities.

Experience working with first-generation and underrepresented students from a wide range of backgrounds and demonstrated commitment to student success, equity, inclusion, and social justice, which are foundational elements of the mission of the University.

Skilled experience in developing and implementing a plan and strategy to support, retain, and graduate university students.

Considerable skills in data management, problem-solving, and research.

Considerable skill in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Access, and Publisher.

Why Choose Saint Elizabeth University?

Saint Elizabeth University offers a positive work environment, dedicated leadership, faculty, and staff who are committed to excellence, and an attractive benefits and compensation package.

Full-time Faculty and Staff Benefits Include:

Dental and Vision Plan – (Paid by employee)

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Other Voluntary Plans (Legal, Identity-Theft, Accident, Critical Care, etc.)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Exchange Program offering Reciprocal Scholarships Nationwide at 600+ Colleges and Universities

Paid State and Federal holidays, as well as the week before and the week after Christmas off with pay

Paid Days Off on Fridays in the Summer Months

Applications should consist of a cover letter, resume, and three professional references with email addresses and/or telephone numbers.

Saint Elizabeth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Saint Elizabeth University is a designated minority serving undergraduate institution.

Saint Elizabeth University is committed to fostering a community grounded in collaboration, innovation, creativity, and a strong sense of belonging. Our collective success is driven by the open and respectful exchange of ideas—an exchange that is enriched by the diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. In support of this commitment, Saint Elizabeth University provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.