Dean of Students, Providence Campus

Leads student affairs operations, student support, crisis response and the coordination of community standards to foster student success for the Providence campus

• Develops and implements student affairs initiatives in support of strategic objectives
• Collaborates with academics to develop and implement co-curricular initiatives that promote student learning, development and success
• Provides input on the development of university policies and procedures
• Collaborates on student-centered initiatives for student affairs supporting an integrated approach to student well-being, development and success
• Provides leadership in managing student-related crises and emergencies, directing response efforts and facilitating appropriate resolutions with discretion and care for all stakeholders
• Partners with students and families to provide access to resources that enrich the student experience, support student development and strengthen engagement within the university community
• Educates and advises students, student organizations, administrators, faculty and staff on student affairs policies, practices and other issues
• Oversees area compliance with accreditation standards and laws and regulations
• Contributes to the development and implementation of assessment initiatives that evaluate the effectiveness and impact of student affairs programs and services on student learning outcomes
• Prepares and monitors departmental budget
• Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
• Supervises and manages student employees, as necessary, to enhance their academic and professional development
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Minimum of a master’s degree
• Moderate amount of experience working in student affairs administration or other related experience

Qualified candidates must live or relocate to live within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic and national origin, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class.

Advertised: 16 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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