At Bryan University we believe in challenging the boundaries of traditional education and in liberating the innate greatness in people. We know that online learning is the best option for students looking to transform their lives. We offer career-focused degree programs that empower Bryan University graduates with the knowledge and practical skills that lead directly to professional careers.

Visit https://bryanuniversity.edu/about/careers/ to learn more about what makes us stand apart.

This is a remote, work-from-home position. We will consider applicants residing in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, ID, MD, MO, MT, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT.

Bryan University has been recognized as one of the Top Companies to Work for in Arizona for the past 7 years in a row! We offer a robust benefits package that includes:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA
• Telemedicine
• An Award-Winning Wellness Program
• Tuition Assistant Program
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Options
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• An Empowering Company Culture
• Computer Equipment Provided
• Work from Home

(* includes domestic partner coverage)

Pay Range: $85,000+ DOE

Position Summary:

As the Dean of Student Affairs, you’ll support Bryan University’s mission to help our students liberate their innate greatness by providing ongoing support, addressing student behavior, and coordinating admissions and new student orientation. We are looking for an individual who has 5 years demonstrated expertise in best practices in student services/affairs, and who has designed and leveraged coaching methodologies which had a measurable impact on the development needs of working adults in an online learning environment. The ideal candidate will pull us forward in academic coaching/advising in our fully online setting with the type of at-risk student population we serve. The Dean of Student Affairs is specifically responsible for overseeing Student Affairs which includes, but is not limited to, Success Coaching, Reentry and Registrar functions. This position is paramount to ensuring a quality experience for the student from pre-enrollment through graduation.

Responsibilities of the Dean of Student Affairs:

• Develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve university-wide programs and services related to Student Affairs with a special emphasis on student success and retention
• Oversee the selection, supervision, development, and retention of student affairs staff
• Work with student groups and relevant offices to enhance and improve their impact and understanding of student development at the university
• Work to establish a student affairs culture that encourages diversity and students’ learning to respect and appreciate inclusivity and difference
• Coordinate with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to administer, analyze and recommend changes based on student opinion and feedback
• Discretely manage confidential student and organizational information
• Establishes and implements short- and long-range department goals, objectives, policies, budgets, and operating procedures
• Acts as liaison between student departments and institution administrators
• Develops and implements department working procedures, budgets, policies, and goals.
• Assesses student body needs and responds to any questions or concerns from the student body in an effective and timely manner
• Handles emergency and crisis situations that pertain to students
• Recommends and participates in the development of university policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned by the VP of Academic Affairs

Requirements of the Dean of Student Affairs:

• Master’s degree with at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; Advanced degree preferred
• At least 5 years of student affairs leadership experience in an online environment
• Evidence of experience with scaling student services during significant growth periods
• Prior experience with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Accessibility Services
• Demonstrated expertise in best practices in student services and affairs, and development needs of at-risk working adults in an online environment
• Use persistent and targeted metrics to continuously improve processes and procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, support the University’s strategic plan, and build an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity through promoting an environment where all can succeed

Bryan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.