Dean of Students - 997808

Drake University, a private university located in Des Moines, Iowa, seeks qualified applicants for the position of Dean of Students, the deputy senior student affairs officer serving approximately 3,000 undergraduate and over 1,700 graduate, professional and law students. The successful candidate will provide leadership within the University's student affairs division, with direct oversight of the following areas: Student Inclusion, Involvement & Leadership (Fraternity/Sorority Life; Student Activities & Organizations; Student Engagement, Equity & Inclusion), Residence Life, and Community Standards and Case Management.

The Dean of Students will advance the educational mission of the University by providing leadership for co-curricular programs and activities that promote student development and learning; enhance the quality of campus life; and support Drake's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as articulated in the 2016 Diversity Statement . Positive collaboration and communication skills are necessary to build partnerships with departments, managers, academic leaders, and staff throughout the division and across campus, including providing advice and counsel to the Chief Student Affairs Officer and key stakeholders such as Assistant/Associate Academic Deans, Athletics, Public Safety, and Title IX Coordinator. The Dean of Students reports to the Chief Student Affairs Officer who serves on President's Council.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on April 19, 2021. To apply please submit a cover letter, curricula vita , and contact information for 3 references (include both email information and phone number)--at least one of which must be a current or recently graduated student. Submit all materials through Drake University's Employment Opportunities website.