University of Houston
Overview
The University of Houston’s Dean of Students Office (DOS) is committed to student success. We advocate for students as they navigate personal and educational challenges, educate to promote a respectful and safe campus environment, and engage parent and family members as partners in the educational process. We aim to enhance the student experience by offering comprehensive support and resources, providing co-curricular opportunities, and fostering a sense of belonging.
Assistant Dean of Students – Responsibilities
Selects, trains and supervises a staff of professional, para-professional and/or clerical support personnel.
Serve as back-up for Dean of Student program areas as needed.
Collects and maintains data regarding the general operation and qualitative evaluation of the functions.
Develops and coordinates the publication of brochures, pamphlets, handbooks and other publications related to functional area.
Participates in the development of policies and procedures for the Dean of Student's Office; interprets policy and prepares recommendations.
Counsels students and advises them regarding campus-related problems, serving as the Dean of Student's Ombud service designated problem solver.
Participates in the development of the budget related to functional area and monitors expenditures against allocated budget.
Represents the University of Houston at internal and external events and serves on division and university-wide committees as assigned.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
Collaborate with fellow Assistant Dean of Students and graduate student assistant that provide support to the Student Outreach and Support services area of the Dean of Students Office.
Responsible for collecting and maintaining data and conducting assessments of SOS cases completed for office, division, and university-wide reports.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree and a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field with two (2) years of experience working in college student support and advocacy roles.
Applied knowledge of student development theory and student affairs trends related to student support and advocacy services in higher education.
Demonstrated experience working with college student case management processes, including intake and triage, tailored care plans, resource referrals, and trauma-informed care.
Experience working with crisis response processes, including serving on-call, responding to crisis situations, and participating in training initiatives.
Experience building collaborative partnerships with faculty, administrators, students, parents/families, community partners, and alumni.
Familiarity with higher education legal issues, including Clery, FERPA, and HIPAA.
Ability to serve on-call and respond to crisis situations according to organizational protocol, including evening and weekend work as required.
Proficient with serving as liaison with faculty, staff, and health care providers on campus and in the community, law enforcement, parents, and colleagues across the institution to establish and support student action plans.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in a related field and/or clinical experience.
Experience working with a Behavioral Intervention Team/CARE Team.
Familiarity with campus-wide educational efforts focused on student support and advocacy services, supporting students in distress, and managing difficult situations.
Experience with case management software systems.
Security Sensitive All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
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Assistant Dean of Students – Responsibilities
Selects, trains and supervises a staff of professional, para-professional and/or clerical support personnel.
Serve as back-up for Dean of Student program areas as needed.
Collects and maintains data regarding the general operation and qualitative evaluation of the functions.
Develops and coordinates the publication of brochures, pamphlets, handbooks and other publications related to functional area.
Participates in the development of policies and procedures for the Dean of Student's Office; interprets policy and prepares recommendations.
Counsels students and advises them regarding campus-related problems, serving as the Dean of Student's Ombud service designated problem solver.
Participates in the development of the budget related to functional area and monitors expenditures against allocated budget.
Represents the University of Houston at internal and external events and serves on division and university-wide committees as assigned.
Performs other job-related duties as required.
Collaborate with fellow Assistant Dean of Students and graduate student assistant that provide support to the Student Outreach and Support services area of the Dean of Students Office.
Responsible for collecting and maintaining data and conducting assessments of SOS cases completed for office, division, and university-wide reports.
Required Qualifications
Master's degree and a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, Social Work, or a closely related field with two (2) years of experience working in college student support and advocacy roles.
Applied knowledge of student development theory and student affairs trends related to student support and advocacy services in higher education.
Demonstrated experience working with college student case management processes, including intake and triage, tailored care plans, resource referrals, and trauma-informed care.
Experience working with crisis response processes, including serving on-call, responding to crisis situations, and participating in training initiatives.
Experience building collaborative partnerships with faculty, administrators, students, parents/families, community partners, and alumni.
Familiarity with higher education legal issues, including Clery, FERPA, and HIPAA.
Ability to serve on-call and respond to crisis situations according to organizational protocol, including evening and weekend work as required.
Proficient with serving as liaison with faculty, staff, and health care providers on campus and in the community, law enforcement, parents, and colleagues across the institution to establish and support student action plans.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in a related field and/or clinical experience.
Experience working with a Behavioral Intervention Team/CARE Team.
Familiarity with campus-wide educational efforts focused on student support and advocacy services, supporting students in distress, and managing difficult situations.
Experience with case management software systems.
Security Sensitive All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
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