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Dean of Students

Misericordia University
Dallas, Pennsylvania, United States Posted Aug 29, 2026
On-site

About this role

Job title: Dean of Students

Responsibilities

  • providing leadership
  • supervising departments
  • managing crises

Requirements

  • Master's degree in a related field

  • 7–10 years of progressively responsible student affairs experience

  • Judicial affairs knowledge

  • Crisis management, and supervisory experience

  • Job description Position Overview:

  • In collaboration with the VPMISL and AVP, the Dean of Students provides strategic leadership for the developmental and operational aspects of student life, emphasizing student well-being, community standards, and holistic development. This position will supervise several departments to ensure that programming, resources, and services facilitate student development and student success. As a member of Mission Integration and Student Life, the Dean of Students will support underrepresented student populations.

Education

  • Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Educational Leadership, Counseling, or related field required.

Experience

  • Seven to ten years of experience in increasingly responsible and professional roles related to student affairs

  • Experience with judicial affairs and disciplinary protocols

  • Demonstrated crisis management skills

  • Knowledge and experience with student support in areas that report to the position such as Campus Life, Counseling Center and/or Health and Wellness preferred.

  • Prior supervisory experience

  • Work-Related Knowledge

  • Ability to manage multiple projects, manage crisis situations and utilize creative and timely problem-solving skills with flexibility for efficient resolution.

  • Strong working knowledge and understanding of established professional codes of ethics and best practices for Student Affairs professionals.

  • (Equivalent combinations of education, licenses, certifications and/or experience may be considered.)

  • About Misericordia University

  • Private Catholic nonprofit liberal arts university serving undergraduate and graduate students in Pennsylvania.

  • Year founded

  • 1924

  • Employees

  • 587

  • Industries

  • Activities

  • Organization type

  • Non-Profit

  • Subsidiaries

  • Headquarters

  • US

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