Job description
Posting Number: S26311P
Working Title: Associate Dean of Student Affairs
Salary Range
$110,000 Annual
Employee Class: Administrator
Department: Student Activities
Full-time/ Part-time: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40+
Standard Work Week
Monday-Friday Some weekends and evenings required.
Benefits
This position is eligible for health, dental, life insurance and other benefits through Chicago State University. Click here for a complete list of benefits: https://csu.edu/humanresources/benefits.htm
Job Summary
Chicago State University (CSU), Illinois’ only four-year Predominantly Black Institution (PBI), seeks a student-centered, equity-driven, and collaborative Assistant Provost of Student Affairs to help lead a dynamic and holistic student experience. Reporting to the Associate Provost for Academic Success and Student Affairs, the Assistant Provost provides leadership, operational oversight, and programmatic vision for the student affairs units that support wellness, engagement, and belonging.
The Assistant Provost plays a critical role in advancing CSU’s mission by creating an inclusive, safe, and empowering environment where all students, particularly first-generation, Pell-eligible, adult learners, and underrepresented students, are supported in their personal development and co-curricular success.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Student Affairs Leadership & Administration
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across core Student Affairs units, including:
- Student Engagement (Student Government Association, Greek Life, leadership programs, and major campus events)
- Counseling Center
- Student Conduct and Community Standards
- Campus safety initiatives and crisis response coordination
- Serve as a key advisor to the Associate Provost on matters related to student engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, and campus climate.
- Lead the development, implementation, and assessment of policies, programs, and initiatives that foster belonging, support retention, and promote holistic student development.
Student Engagement, Belonging & Campus Life
- Oversee the design and execution of co-curricular programs that cultivate student leadership, civic engagement, cultural expression, and community building.
- Strengthen involvement pathways for residential, commuter, transfer, and adult learners.
- Partner with Enrollment Management and Academic Success units to ensure seamless alignment between academic and co-curricular engagement, including support for New Student Orientation and transition programming.
- Expand signature initiatives that enhance school spirit, student voice, and campus pride.
Wellness, Crisis Response & Student Support
- Provide oversight for Counseling and Wellness, ensuring comprehensive mental health support, prevention services, and wellness education.
- Coordinate student crisis response protocols, including behavioral intervention and CARE team processes, in collaboration with campus partners.
- Ensure effective compliance and reporting functions for Student Conduct, Title IX coordination (as relevant), Clery Act requirements, and federal/state mandates.
Equity, Inclusion & Community Partnerships
- Advance CSU’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and student success through culturally responsive programming and support structures.
- Strengthen institutional capacity to serve PBI and MSI student populations effectively.
- Build and maintain community partnerships that support student wellbeing, leadership development, basic needs, and experiential learning.
Assessment, Planning & Compliance
- Lead and contribute to co-curricular assessment activities supporting HLC accreditation and institutional effectiveness priorities.
- Use student affairs data systems (e.g., Maxient, Navigate360, Banner) to assess program outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and strategic updates for the Associate Provost and relevant committees, councils, and accreditation processes.
Staff Supervision & Fiscal Management
- Supervise directors, managers, and professional staff within Student Affairs, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
- Develop professional development plans and promote student-centered service excellence.
- Manage budgets for assigned units, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and maximizing impact of available resources.
- Assist in identifying and pursuing grants or external funding opportunities that enhance student affairs operations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree required in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience within student affairs or a related functional area.
- Demonstrated success advancing student engagement, wellbeing, or belonging through evidence-based, equity-minded practices.
- Experience supervising professional staff and leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Knowledge of federal and state compliance areas relevant to student affairs (e.g., Title IX, Clery, ADA).
- Strong understanding of issues affecting underrepresented, first-generation, and nontraditional students.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working at a Minority-Serving Institution, Predominantly Black Institution, or urban public university.
- Demonstrated success in crisis management, behavioral intervention, or student conduct systems.
- Familiarity with systems such as Maxient, Banner, Navigate360, and other student engagement platforms.
- Experience contributing to or leading co-curricular assessment or accreditation efforts.
- Ability to drive innovation, lead through change, and cultivate inclusive student environments.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Expertise in student development theory, student engagement best practices, and holistic wellbeing models.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
- Ability to analyze data to inform program development and measure impact.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive student services.
- Capacity to manage crises, resolve conflict, and maintain professionalism under pressure.
- High levels of emotional intelligence, diplomacy, and servant leadership.
Physical Requirement/ Demands
May require extend periods of sitting or standing at a time.
Work Environment
Work is conducted in both office and campus settings, with significant student-facing engagement. Some evening and weekend work is required to support major university programs, student activities, and crisis response.
