Job Description Summary

Bentley University, a private institution in Waltham, MA, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its next associate dean for student affairs â“ residential center, conduct, and care. This is an on-site leadership role.

Founded in 1917, Bentley is a place for successful leaders who set out to create positive change in our communities, organizations, and the world. With a combination of business and the arts and sciences and a flexible, personalized approach to education, Bentley provides students with critical thinking and practical skills that prepare them to lead successful, rewarding careers.

The associate dean for student affairs will provide leadership and vision for the residential center and the student development, conduct, and care office, consistent with the mission and vision of the university and division. This includes assuring a high-quality residential experience for students, ensuring student cooperation and adherence to policies, and a coordinated and collaborative approach to students who need assistance. The associate dean supervises the director of the residential center and the director of student development, conduct, and care and oversees an operating budget of $2.5 million.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will hold a masterâ™s degree in student affairs, higher education administration, or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in a related field. The next associate dean will have a passion for holistic college student development and strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, along with excellent management and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated interest and experience with promoting social justice and working with marginalized, under-represented, and under-served groups is also required.

Application and Nomination

Bentley University has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with this search. Review of applications will begin October 10, 2024, and continue until the position is filled.

Please submit a resume and cover letter via https://spelmanandjohnson.com/position/associate-dean-for-student-affairs-residential-center-conduct-and-care/.

• Contact Heather Larabee at hjl@spelmanandjohnson.com for confidential inquiries and nominations.
• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.

Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.

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About Bentley University

Bentley University is one of the nation's leading business schools, dedicated to preparing a new kind of business leader and one with the deep technical skills, the broad global perspective and the high ethical standards required to make a difference in an ever-changing world. To achieve our goal, we infuse our advanced business curriculum with the richness of a liberal arts education. The results are graduates who are making an impact in their chosen fields and turning their passions into success stories. Located on a classic New England campus just minutes from Boston, Bentley is a dynamic community of leaders, scholars and creative thinkers.

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