Job description

JR10000000809
Williamstown, MA (Main Campus)

Williams College seeks a highly-motivated, student-centered individual to work as an Associate Dean in the Office of the Dean of Students and Director of the Office of Student Life and Leadership, a position designed to meet the Office’s priority of providing holistic services to students. The Office of Student Life and Leadership is dedicated to empowering students to thrive by supporting students’ co-curricular experiences and leadership development at Williams, through residential education, and student involvement. We value collegiality, collaboration, and one-on-one engagement with students. We believe in meeting students where they are in their development and helping them cultivate skills that will help them both within and outside the classroom.

Williams College has profoundly transformed its student body in terms of socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, gender identity, and nationality, among other areas. The Associate Dean will support the mission of the college to provide a nurturing educational environment. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups or who have experience working with a broadly diverse student population to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise seven professional staff: one assistant director of residential education, one upperclass area coordinator, two first-year area coordinators, assistant director of student involvement, director of the Chaplains’ Office, and the financial and administrative coordinator
• Oversee all residential life and education, registered student organization (RSO), and Chaplains’ Office management and support programming, functions, and initiatives
• Coordinate and facilitate the EphVentures Program
• Provide mission and vision for the Office of Student Life and Leadership (aligning office objectives with institutional priorities) and assess the performance and impact of the work
• Lead strategic planning and goal-setting initiatives to support the mission of the office
• Provide strategic oversight for area budgets, ensuring effective financial planning and resource allocation for student programming
• Participate in regular one-on-ones with the Senior Associate Dean of Students, periodic all-staff meetings, and engage with other initiatives in the Dean of Students office as appropriate
• Design, implement, and enforce residential policies and procedures in alignment with college standards, promoting a safe and inclusive living environment
• Provide guidance and oversight to the Area Coordinator responses to lower level student residence life conduct matters that result in educational meetings with students
• Serve on the CARE team
• Participate in the college’s after-hours on-call program
• Some evening and weekend responsibilities are required

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in student personnel, higher education administration, or related field preferred
• At least 5 years of professional work experience; three years preferred in residence hall administration, including experience as a live-in staff member
• Experience supervising early career Residential life professionals preferred
• Experience working with student organizations and/or activities preferred
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented organization
• Comprehensive understanding of student development research and theories preferred
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with computer applications and social media platforms
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Demonstrated success in working with a broadly diverse student body

This position is based primarily on campus, so staff working in the Office of Student Life and Leadership are permitted one day per week remote during the school year and up to two days per week remote during the summer months with approval for employees based in NY, MA, CT, or VT; subject to review and revision as policy evolves.

This is a full-time, year-round appointment, reporting to the Senior Associate Dean of Students. Application review will begin on August 1st, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay range is from $100,000 to $115,000, commensurate with experience. Please visit careers.williams.edu to apply.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at [email protected].

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