Job Description for

Associate Dean of Students (Men)

Position

Title: Associate Dean of Students (Men) Date: 04/20/2023

Department/Area: Office of Student Development

Reports To: Vice President of Student Development

Employee Classification: Part-time, Hourly, Non-exempt

Function/Purpose:

This second-line administrative position exists in general, to assist the Vice President for Student

Development to achieve the mission of the Office for Student Development, which is to facilitate Christ-

honoring whole-life growth in the life of each student at CSU. In particular, the position exists to provide

administrative oversight and cultivate whole-life growth for all male students primarily through the

residence hall program. This is currently a half-time position.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsible for the administration and oversight of the Residence Hall Program

• Coordinates the selection of Resident Directors (RDs) and Resident Assistants (RAs)
• Assists in the instruction/training of the RDs and RAs
• Pursue the discipleship and growth of students
• Assists in evaluating, developing, communication and implementation of student life policies
• Provides oversight to the disciplinary and discipleship ministry of the RDs and RAs
• Administration of housing for male students
• Coordinates care of the residence hall facilities
• Coordinates (with RDs) care for students with health needs

Provides counseling and discipleship for students

Partners with fellow deans to provide leadership for student disciplinary processes

• Make final selections for students who will serve on the Judicial Board
• Determine necessary steps to proceed when a disciplinary issue arises
• Determine follow up procedure with the help of the Judicial Board for any disciplinary issues,

including the creation of a contract, and provide accountability

Serves on various committees that are related to student life, representing the Office for Student

Development

Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements/Qualifications:

The primary purpose of all employees of Clarks Summit University (CSU) is to advance its Christ-centered

mission and culture:

• Have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Seek to be a role model in attitude, speech, and actions in a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ.
• Follow Matthew 18 principles in addressing issues with students, parents, faculty, and staff.

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• Be ready to pray and offer students, faculty, and staff spiritual advice.

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Confession of Faith. Applicant must hold these standards as his/her own.

• Faithfully attend a local church whose beliefs are in agreement with Clarks Summit University.

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related field is preferred.

• Experience in Christian education is considered beneficial.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to develop, implement, and interpret policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret data, recognize trends, and use them to inform decision-making
• Regularly attends all meetings scheduled by the administration and institutional affiliates
• Ability to develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships within the institution

Essential Qualities:

Conscientiousness

• Displays a professional image at all times, even when facing significant job challenges.

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Flexibility

• Adapts quickly to changing situations. This includes last-minute changes and disruptions to the

schedule.

• Is receptive to new information, ideas, or strategies to achieve the organization’s goals.
  

Influencing/Negotiating

• Anticipates potential reactions or concerns of students and takes initiative to address them.
• Builds ownership for new initiatives, or changes by involving those responsible for implementation in

planning the details.

Integrity/Honesty

• Avoids any action or situation that would give the appearance of unethical, or inappropriate behavior.
• Demonstrates the courage to do the right thing in difficult situations.
• Holds self and others accountable for meeting high standards of the organization's integrity.
• Leads by example through modeling ethical practices and standards.
  

Sensitivity

• Treats others with respect, fairness, and consistency (e.g., listen to, respect others' views, and ideas).
• Demonstrates empathy and understanding when addressing sensitive issues with others.
• At times the director will be privileged to information that should not be shared and must maintain

confidentiality.

Organizational Skills

• Demonstrates initiative for completing work and improving the program.
• Organizes, manages, and takes responsibility for class developments.
  

Verbal Communication

• Adjusts communication style and language to most effectively connect with different/diverse audiences

and individuals.

• Follows through with the students to ensure that important information has been understood.
• Communicates information concisely and clearly.
• Explains complex concepts clearly.
• Maintains frequent contact with students to keep them informed about important changes.
• Ability to communicate professionally with all students.
  

Other Interpersonal Skills

• High level of effective interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal, plus organization

and presentation skills.

• Cultivates strong working relationships with employees and students.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write

reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures. Ability to effectively present

information and respond to questions from other employees, students, and parents.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common

fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret bar graphs.

Acknowledgment:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by

employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive

inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned.

Acceptance:

I have read this job description, understand, and accept these duties, and agree to carry out the assigned

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policies. I will respect those above and under my leadership according to Clarks Summit University

Standards of Conduct, Employee Handbook, and Confession of Faith.

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Employee: Direct Supervisor:

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Physical Requirements / Environmental Conditions

Physical Activity

Amount of time

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Stand

Walk

Sit

Use hands to finger, handle or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Taste or smell

Physical Strength

Amount of time

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

Vision Requirements

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right

while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

No special vision requirements

Work Environment

Amount of time

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

Work near moving mechanical parts

Work in high, precarious places

Fumes or airborne particles

Toxic or caustic chemicals

Outdoor weather conditions

Extreme cold (non-weather)

Extreme heat (non-weather)

Risk of electrical shock

Work with explosives

Risk of radiation

Vibration

Noise Level

Very quiet conditions (examples: forest trail, isolation booth for a hearing test)

Quiet conditions (examples: library, private office)

Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

Loud noise (examples: metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment)

Very loud noise (examples: jackhammer work, front row at a rock concert)