Dean of Students

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a Dean of Students. The Dean of Students at Rutgers University-Camden is a key leadership role within the Division of Student Affairs, reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. This position works closely with the dean's offices of each of the schools on the Camden Campus and serves as a central figure in fostering student success and well-being. The university welcomes applicants with a strong record of success in student affairs or higher education leadership, particularly in roles involving student support and advocacy.

The Dean of Students is responsible for addressing student concerns, conduct, support, and crisis response. This role oversees the Dean of Students team, which includes:

* CARES/Advocacy - Supporting students experiencing personal, academic, or financial difficulties.

* Community Standards/Conduct - Educating students on their responsibilities and adjudicating violations of the student code of conduct and academic integrity.

* Office of Disability Services - Providing leadership and strategic oversight to ensure equitable access and support for students with disabilities, in compliance with university policies and federal regulations. The Dean will work to integrate disability services into broader student support strategies and foster a campus culture of inclusion and accessibility.

The Dean acts as a liaison to faculty and staff who identify students in distress and serves as a referral point to campus and university services. They chair the Students of Concern Committee and lead the Crisis Response Threat Assessment Team during campus emergencies. As part of the student affairs leadership team, the Dean will also lead strategic initiatives aimed at improving the student experience.

The Dean of Students serves as the Dean on Duty, responding to student emergencies 24/7 and coordinating a multidisciplinary response team including RUPD, Student Wellness, Residence Life, faculty, and staff.

Given the broad scope of student engagement, the Dean of Students is uniquely positioned to identify and address systemic barriers to student success. This role involves:

Collaborating with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to resolve concerns and guide students toward solutions.

* Interpreting and explaining university policies and procedures.

* Leading efforts to improve institutional practices that impact student progress and retention.

* Serving as the final decision authority on the Student Code of Conduct.

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.

A masters' degree Higher Education, Student Affairs, or a closely related field is required, plus a minimum of 5-7 years of increasing responsibility in a leadership role in Higher Education, with a strong preference for Student Affairs experience or other relevant area.

Specialized knowledge of Higher Education policies, processes, organizations, of Student Affairs theories and practices, and of Student Development theories and practices.

PhD in Higher Education, Student Affairs or related area, teaching experience in Higher Education preferred. Experience in advocacy, conduct and working with students in difficulty strongly preferred.

Computer- Microsoft Office, Maxient System, University student systems, confidential student information.

This position will requires late night (after 10pm) work on occasion to deal with student crises. It will also require on-call scheduling. The incumbent will be required to think clearly, listen closely and act quickly at all times of day and night.