Senior Associate Dean of Students - 127780

University of West Florida Division of Academic Engagement & Student Affairs Dean of Students Office Senior Associate Dean of Students #127780 The University of WestFlorida, located in Pensacola, Florida, invites applications for the full-time position of: Senior Associate Dean ofStudents - 127780 Job Summary: Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Dean of Students Officeincluding compliance, administration, operations, human resources, travel and budget management; Communicate and meet with students,parents, staff, and faculty to provide support related to needs; address concerns and to assess and address concerning student behavior;Serve as a student conduct officer for the university, managing high-level cases, facilitating processes, and determining final sanctions;Coordinate and facilitate the Athletic Appeals Process following NCAA guidelines and policies; Develop and oversee a strategic assessmentand compliance plan for the Dean of Students Office to ensure that the office's programs and services align with the critical mission of theDivision of Academic Engagement and Student Affairs and report on outcomes and key performance indicators; Serve as the case manager for theCampus Care Team, ensuring ongoing student support and necessary follow up from Care Team members; Ensure compliance with federal, state,local laws, and ordinances; remain current regarding legal issues and implications for campus conduct, case management processes; Lead andparticipate in division and campus-wide initiatives related to topics such as hazing prevention, mental health, responding to students indistress, sexual misconduct, student retention, etc.; Serve in a 24-hour on-call duty rotation, responding to crisis as necessary; provideleadership to the Dean of Students team with office crisis planning and implementation; lead the coordination, implementation and staffingof a student hurricane shelter as needed working closely with Housing and Residence Life and the University Commons and Events Services toprovide students with emergency evacuation; Perform risk management functions at campus events as needed including monitoring studentbehavior within the student tailgate area at home football games. Provide direct supervision and evaluation to one or more administrativespecialists and three or more Assistant Deans of Students that oversee the functions of Care Services, Office of Student Rights andResponsibilities, and Maygarden Financial Literacy Program, and Outreach and Training; provide indirect supervision to two or morecoordinators and varying numbers of student employees. Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in an appropriatearea of specialization and four years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and sixyears of appropriate experience. Preferred Qualifications: Doctorate in student affairs, higher education,counseling or another appropriate field of graduate study and five years of progressively complex work experience in a university setting;direct experience working with student conduct programs in a university setting; experience working with students in distress, campus crisismanagement and response, behavioral assessment teams; experience supervising staff; working knowledge of the Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act (FERPA), Cleary Act, Title IX, VAWA and other applicable federal/state guidelines and laws; staff supervision; and excellentcommunication skills (oral and written). Salary: $95,000 - $110,000 Preferred Response Date: June 25, 2026 For the complete announcement and position description, including qualifications and experience, and to apply pleasevisit . Applicantsare required to attach a cover letter, resume, list of professional references, and Statement of Advising to the online application. The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring specialaccommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at .... A criminal background check is requiredfor successful candidates. E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Floridapublic records law. The University of West Florida is located in Pensacola, the crown jewel of Florida's beautiful EmeraldCoast, known worldwide for its pristine white-sand beaches. The area is famous for its pleasant climate and location on the Gulf of Americaand enjoys a comparatively low cost of living. The campus is situated on a 1,600-acre nature preserve where over 14,000 students enjoy thebenefits of small classes and personal attention from their p