Assistant Dean of Students

Responsibilities

• Promote student development, engagement, wellbeing, and success through a Christ-centered approach
• Provide leadership and oversight for student organizations and student governance
• Manage student conduct processes and behavioral intervention
• Lead campus-wide student initiatives and support student intervention efforts
• Collaborate across the institution to foster a healthy and supportive campus environment
• Respond to urgent student situations and crisis response needs outside normal business hours

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Experience in student affairs, student engagement, conduct, wellbeing, or related higher education areas
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with college students, faculty, staff, and families
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for student programs and meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, leadership, or a related field
• Experience advising student organizations or student government associations
• Experience with student conduct, behavioral intervention, or Title IX processes
• Experience in crisis response and student support systems
• Knowledge of student development theory and best practices in higher education

About the Company

Mississippi College is a private institution dedicated to providing a Christ-centered approach to faith and academics. We strive to support our students through holistic development, engagement, and success within a supportive campus community.