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Associate Dean of Students
Position Description Performs administrative duties in the management and direction of assigned areas within Student Life. Work is performed with broad latitude for independent judgment under the direction of the Vice Provost of Student Life. About the University Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories. Major/Essential Functions
- Chair the Behavioral Intervention Team. Coordinate weekly Behavioral Intervention Team meetings and follow up on actions plans as directed. (i.e. compose correspondence with student, parents, faculty/staff, third party).
- Coordinate, administer, and lead the services which center on student crisis, student emergency, and/or Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT)situations. Additionally, assist with the generalist programs, services and responsibilities of the Dean of Students area.
- Facilitate the University notification in the event of a student death. Ability to research and confirm reports of student death. Be calm and sensitive in dealing with grieving families and friends.
- Train, inform, and consult with faculty, staff, and TTU community on responding to students of concern and other DOS-related content, includes design of presentations, printed materials, and online content.
- Build a strong network with on-campus departments and off-campus agencies (hospitals, emergency rooms, apartment management) to provide a smooth transition in student referrals.
- Case manage students on a daily basis and/or as necessary, includes identification of appropriate resources, record keeping, follow up, and assessment.
- Record keeping & documentation: Prepare and research confidential information and maintain files and records pertaining to students of concern (Maxient database, assessment, etc.).
- Report on critical response and nature of response for students. Gather and develop data for reports to be disseminated as appropriate to the University community.
- Direct the daily operations of the Dean of Students Office. Supervising full time staff and directing the administrative duties of the office, including but not limited to budget management, facilitating the hiring process for new staff as needed, serve as the representative for the Dean of Students Office as needed
- Perform related work, specialized functions and complete special projects for the Dean of Students.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications Master's Degree required; eight years of professional and management experience in related area. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis. Preferred Qualifications Qualifications in addition to the required qualifications.
- Experience in higher education environment; experience with administrative responsibilities preferred.
- Versed in legal issues and concerns relating to students of concern, experience in working effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and community agencies; knowledgeable in broad spectrum of institution's various constituents and be able to interface with a broad spectrum of the institution's various constituents and stakeholders and able to articulate policies/procedures in an effective manner.
- Holds education, licensure, or significant training in a mental health-related field of study, i.e. Social Worker, Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist, etc.
- Doctorate Degree preferred, or working toward the completion of the terminal degree.
Safety Information Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees. Does this position work in a research laboratory? No Required Attachments Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV Pay Statement Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan. Schedule Details 8:00am - 5:00pm Job Group First line Managers EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. |
Texas Tech University
Jun 12, 2025