Dean of Students - WVU Institute of Technology (Beckley)

Dean of Students - WVU Institute of Technology (Beckley) 28279 

Description

 

West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech), part of the WVU system of campuses located in Beckley, WV is currently accepting applications for a Dean of Students.

About the Opportunity

The Dean of Students directs all Student Life programs and coordination of personnel services and programs related to WVU Tech’s student development efforts. This role sets the strategic direction for student life programs and makes recommendations on related policies.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week 

• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)

• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)

• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)

• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits

• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.

• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Directs, manages and supervises the Student Life components of WVU Tech including, but not limited to the
  Upward Bound, Student Success Programs and Counseling, Student Support Services, Residence Life, Dining
  Services, Learning Communities, Student Activities, Cooperative Education, Career Services, International
  Student Advising, and Public Safety
• Establishes and implements short and long range department goals, objectives, policies, and operating
  procedures; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness; effects changes required for improvement.
• Designs, establishes and maintains staffing and an organizational structure to effectively accomplish the
  department function and recruits, employs, trains, supervises, and evaluates department staff.
• Plans, implements, and assesses student development efforts with all elements of the WVU Tech community
  and all facets of campus life.
• Represents WVU Tech to various institutional divisions as well as to government agencies, funding agencies,
  students and/or the general public/ local community.
• Develops and manages annual budgets for the organization and performs periodic cost and productivity
  analysis.
• Overseas the overall operations of the unit(s) reporting to this position.
• Recommends and participates in the development of the university policies and procedures; may serve on the
  President’s Cabinet as well as University planning and policy making committees and internal and external
  committees and organizations as directed.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Overall responsibility for administering the policies and regulations of the college as they pertain to students,
  including internal college judicial and disciplinary procedures
• Supports a positive climate in the student service area among the staff and promote cooperation with other
  functional area of the college.

 

 

Qualifications

 

• Master's Degree in student affairs, higher education administration, public administration, counseling or closely related field
• A minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in higher education student services, including management and supervision
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, standards, policies and procedures within specialty areas
• Knowledge of human resources concepts, practices, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of finance/business analysis techniques
• Knowledge of student support programs and services
• Knowledge of student development theory and student personnel administration
• Knowledge of organizational structure, work flow and operating procedures
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures and new strategies and procedures
• Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within the community
• Employee Development and performance management skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in the community
• Program planning and implementation skills
• Excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal and oral/written and presentational skills
• Ability to build relationships with faculty, students, parents, staff and counselors
• Demonstrated ability to develop and direct effective recruitment strategies and programs targeting undergraduate students 
• Ability to act calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Ability to develop, plan and implement short and long range goals
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments
• Ability to organize, meet deadlines, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, and prioritize
• Ability to plan and evaluate programs
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

 

Requirements 

• Valid Driver's License

 

About WVU 

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.  

 

Job Posting

: Oct 14, 2025

Posting Classification: Non-Classified

Exemption Status: Exempt

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Schedule

: Full-time