Assistant Dean, Student Life

The Assistant Dean is a front-line professional who works with students, families, and faculty/staff to assist and support students with problems and help them be successful at K-State. This position requires an in-depth understanding of university policies and procedures, including policies related to federal compliance and accessibility.

The Assistant Dean consults with academic deans when determining cause for a student's withdrawal from and/or reinstatement to the university. An in-depth understanding of crisis response techniques and de-escalation skills as well as concise communications with all constituents is required. The position requires the ability to respond to complex, ambiguous crisis situations and make appropriate decisions. On-call response for crisis situations that happen after office hours is a requirement as the primary responder three to four times per semester and the additional responder at critical times.

For the full position description and to learn more about Student Support and Accountability, please visit:https://www.k-state.edu/student-support/about/positionsandnews.html

About Us

Student Support & Accountability works to support students experiencing difficulties which impact their life, both academically and personally.

Student Support & Accountability strives to foster an environment of collaboration, responsibility, and mutual respect in partnership with students and all of our university colleagues.

We do this by:
* Providing direct support and services to students
* Advocating for students in a variety of settings
* Connecting students with accurate referrals for academic and personal problems
* Encouraging appreciation of diverse experiences and perspectives
* Coordinating the university response to campus and student crises
* Addressing conduct and behavioral concerns through educational interventions and policy application
* Supporting and serving as a resource for student family members

This position is On-site. On-site 5 days per week

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• One year of relevant experience.
  
  Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. The degree requirement ensures candidates possess an advanced understanding of student development, crisis management and institutional policy along with the theoretical and practical foundation necessary to support students in high-stakes situations, contribute to retention strategies and collaborate effectively with campus leadership. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential learning inherent in a formal degree program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education student affairs, counseling or related field
• 5-7 years of experience working in higher education providing assistance and support to students.
• Supervision experience.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Please submit the following documents:

1. Letter of interest detailing experience as it applies to this position.
2. Resume
3. Three professional references with contact information

Applications close on:May 31, 2026

$46,500 - $51,500 (9 month)