Dean of Students Resume Example

Dean of Students · Northeastern University

Boston, MA · 2020 - Present

• Oversaw a division of 5 departments, managing a $3.5M budget and a team of 30+ staff, resulting in a 15% increase in student satisfaction scores over two years.
• Reduced student conduct violations by 20% through the implementation of restorative justice practices and enhanced educational programming for 15,000+ students.
• Developed and launched a comprehensive mental health and wellness program, increasing student utilization of counseling services by 25% and contributing to a 5% rise in student retention rates.
• Led crisis response efforts for over 50 critical incidents annually, ensuring timely and effective communication with students, faculty, and parents while maintaining campus safety.

Associate Dean of Students · Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA · 2016 - 2020

• Managed student conduct processes for a student body of 14,000, adjudicating 300+ cases annually and reducing average case resolution time by 10%.
• Developed and implemented new student orientation programs for 2,500 incoming students, improving first-year student engagement scores by 18%.
• Collaborated with academic affairs to create intervention strategies for at-risk students, leading to a 7% improvement in academic probation rates.

Assistant Dean of Students, Student Life · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, MA · 2010 - 2016

• Supervised a team of 8 professional staff and 20 student employees, overseeing residential life and student activities for 20,000+ students.
• Increased student participation in campus leadership programs by 30% through targeted outreach and development of new initiatives.
• Managed and allocated a $500K student activity budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and diverse programming aligned with student interests.

Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration · Boston University

Boston, MA · 2012 - 2016

• Dissertation: "The Impact of Proactive Student Support Services on Undergraduate Retention Rates"
• Awarded University Fellowship for research excellence and leadership potential

M.A. in College Student Personnel Administration · Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI · 2008 - 2010

• GPA: 3.9/4.0; Graduate Student of the Year Award recipient
• Developed and facilitated workshops on diversity and inclusion for incoming graduate students

Dean of Students · Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · 2020 - Present

• Spearheaded comprehensive student support initiatives, increasing student satisfaction with services by 15% over three years.
• Managed crisis response for an average of 50 complex student cases annually, ensuring timely and effective intervention strategies.
• Developed and implemented new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, resulting in a 20% increase in diverse student leadership participation.
• Oversaw a departmental budget of $2.5 million, optimizing resource allocation for student welfare and engagement programs.

Associate Dean of Students · Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA · 2016 - 2020

• Directed student conduct processes, reducing incident repeat rates by 10% through the adoption of restorative justice practices.
• Coordinated campus-wide mental health awareness campaigns, reaching over 15,000 students annually and increasing counseling service utilization by 8%.
• Supervised a team of 10 student affairs professionals, fostering professional development and achieving key departmental goals.
• Led cross-functional committees to address student concerns, improving student housing satisfaction scores by 7%.

Assistant Dean of Students · Villanova University

Villanova, PA · 2014 - 2016

• Managed student programming and activities for a campus of 6,500 undergraduates, enhancing student engagement by 12%.
• Served as a primary point of contact for parent and family inquiries, improving communication and satisfaction by 9%.
• Developed and facilitated workshops on student leadership, conflict resolution, and academic success for over 500 students.
• Assisted in emergency response protocols and managed departmental reporting for student conduct cases.

Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration · University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA · 2010 - 2014

• Dissertation: 'The Impact of DEI Initiatives on Student Retention in Urban Universities'
• Graduated with Distinction

M.Ed. in College Student Affairs · Rutgers University

New Brunswick, NJ · 2008 - 2010

• GPA: 3.9/4.0
• Graduate Assistant for Residential Life, overseeing programming for 200+ students