Hiram College Hiring for Assistant Dean of Students at Hiram, OH Full Time

Hiram College invites applicants for the position of Assistant Dean of Students in the Office of Student Affairs. Hiram College is a private liberal arts institution located in northeast Ohio. This is a full-time, 12-month position.

Founded in 1850, Hiram College provides students of all backgrounds with an attainable private education that teaches the 21st-century skills needed to thrive professionally and personally in the face of inevitable and constant change. Built on a community that fosters student-faculty collaboration, the College equips all students with the tools necessary to embrace active learning in the classroom, in Ohio, and beyond through technology, internship, study away, research, and other experiential opportunities for growth and development. Recognized by Colleges of Distinction, The Princeton Review, U.S. News and World Report, and as a top baccalaureate college by Washington Monthly, Hiram enrolls over 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students in academic programs on its Northeast Ohio campus and through [email protected].

The Assistant Dean of Students reports to and provides support to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students. This position will oversee the student conduct system, care team practices with students, and is a member of the Dean of Students team. This position work with closely with division wide assessment for Student Affairs. This position will also supervise Residential Education and Commuter Services. 

Qualifications

• A master’s degree is required
• Five or more years of post-master’s work experience in a higher education environment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Experience working in Residential Education at the professional level
• Knowledge and experience in the supervision and training of professional and paraprofessional staff
• Must be familiar with academic, personal, and health/emotional needs of college students
• Excellent organizational, group facilitation, interpersonal communication, and conflict resolution skills are required
• Able to demonstrate cultural competence and inclusive practices
• Experience in data management is essential
• Superior interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple deadlines and projects
• Administrative experience including meeting management, project management and calendar/scheduling
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically MS Word and Excel
• Manage the sourcing of new products/services and manage the implementation and follow-through of new projects
• Self-starter with an interest in working in a team environment
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends as needed

Application Process

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply via https://hiram.edu/careers-at-hiram/

Please include a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references with their telephone numbers and email addresses. A review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.