Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Company: Harvard University
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
61679BRAuto req ID:61679BRJob Code:FS0361 Student Services
Director Department Office Location:USA - MA - Cambridge Business
Title:Associate Dean for Student AffairsSub-Unit:------------
Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :061Time
Status:Full-time Union:00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary Basic
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; minimum 10 years of job-related
experience; previous experience working in higher education;
experience in student affairs and supervising staff required.
Additional Qualifications and Skills: Advanced degree preferred;
demonstrated expertise in one area of student and enrollment
services; knowledge of student personnel issues, including matters
pertaining to Title IX preferred; demonstrated excellence in
leadership, team building, motivating and supervising staff;
excellent communication (verbal/written/ presentation); strategic
planning and negotiation skills; experience with diversity, equity,
inclusion, and belonging programming and facilitation; demonstrated
ability to make hard decisions as well as forge strong working
relationships with a variety of constituencies; ability to work
both collaboratively and independently, with a creative approach to
problem solving and demonstrated success in dealing appropriately
and effectively with individuals at all levels of an institution
and from a wide array of countries and cultures; excellent
management skills and a proven ability to lead and mentor staff
across functional areas and to develop and implement strategic
goals; strong analytical skills and ability to maintain
confidentiality.
Additional Information:
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University.
With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be
up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
The Harvard Graduate School of Design is passionate about fostering
a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and professional work
environment. Applicants of all race, ability, gender expression and
identity, sexuality, religion, education, class, national origin,
and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
In order to be considered for this role, a cover letter is
required. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United
States now and in the future. We regret that we cannot sponsor a
work visa.
Department:Student AffairsPre-Employment Screening:Identity Job
Function:Faculty & Student Services, General AdministrationPosition
Description: TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean and working closely with the
Dean, leads the Office of Student Affairs, including Admissions,
Financial Aid, Registration, Career Services, and Student Support
Services, supporting approximately 950 students.
Provides direction for and fosters collaboration amongst these
areas to support academic goals and ensure that incoming and
current student needs are met.
Provides leadership and develops a strategic vision that
contributes to continuous improvement, innovative solutions,
planning efforts, and other departmental initiatives.
Works closely with the Dean, the administrative leadership council,
and faculty across the School to further develop strategies and
programs that will position the School to attract and retain highly
qualified students and ensure GSD's place as a leader in the field
of design.
Develops strategy to ensure that belonging and inclusion efforts
are infused in all aspects of the student experience within the GSD
and attends to the issues of intersectionality within and among GSD
students.
Plays a key role in reviewing and establishing policies and
processes as they relate to Student Affairs.
Maintains and ensures compliance with School, University, and
Federal rules and guidelines.
Serves on School and University-wide committees and works on
special projects as needed. Serves as a member of the GSD's
Administrative Leadership Council, and as a member of the
University's Council of Deans of Student Services (CODOS)
leadership group.
Oversees the department budget.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises 4 direct reports including several director level
positions. School/Unit:Harvard Graduate School of Design EEO
Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation,
pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other
characteristic protected by law.Physical Requirements: Position
involves frequent use of computer keyboard and mouse. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions: This
position will be based in Cambridge, MA. Flexible work options for
this role will be discussed during the interview process.
Job Summary: The GSD seeks an experienced and forward-thinking
leader with demonstrated success in higher education administration
to serve as the Associate Dean for Student Affairs. Reporting to
the Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, the successful
candidate will provide leadership for integrated delivery of
Student and Enrollment Services and provides supervision to the
directors overseeing these functions. The Associate Dean will serve
in a key leadership role in high-level planning on matters
pertaining to student body composition, admissions practices and
results, financial services delivery, career planning and services,
and admissions. This includes developing and implementing
strategies for building and supporting a student body that is
excellent and diverse across multiple departments and programs.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging:Harvard
University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the
pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus
culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community
that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify
excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from
varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences,
perspectives, beliefs, and values.Work Format:On-Site
Keywords: Harvard University, Cambridge , Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Other , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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