California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains, and with a branch campus in Palm Desert, California, the university serves approximately 19,000 students and has 120,000 alumni. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible.
The Position
Reporting to the vice president for student affairs, the associate vice president for student affairs and dean of students (AVPDOS) is a member of the Division of Student Affairs leadership team and a larger leadership team, that includes student affairs directors and the university’s administrative council. The AVPDOS serves as second-in-charge of the division and has direct administrative responsibility for the following areas: Associated Students, Incorporated (ASI), Basic Needs & Student Support, Children’s Center, Student Conduct and Ethical Development, Santos Manuel Student Union, Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Department of Housing and Residential Education, Office of Student Leadership & Engagement, and the CARE team. In coordination with the associate dean of students, the AVPDOS oversees the establishment and training of hearing panels, assures the adjudication of student code of conduct violations, and coordinates the division’s response to student emergencies. In addition, the AVPDOS advises the vice president on matters pertaining to student engagement and success; develops, implements, and assesses programs, services, and initiatives that enhance the overall student experience on campus; and serves as an advisor to ASI. The position supervises eight direct reports and oversees a $30 million budget that includes state and auxiliary funding sources.
Qualifications
A master’s degree in a related field and the equivalent of ten years of experience are required. A doctoral degree is preferred. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work effectively and develop positive working relationships with diverse constituents including staff, students, faculty, and the external community; significant experience administering student conduct and disciplinary procedures; experience advising student organizations and clubs; excellent analytical and communication skills; and experience in program development and assessment. In addition, applicants must have the ability to navigate circumstances that require effective negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills and have knowledge of general business practices and fiscal management.
Application and Nomination
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The priority application date is April 25, 2024; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. To apply for this position please click on the Apply button, complete the brief application process, and upload your resume and position-specific cover letter.
Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Jim Norfleet, practice leader and senior consultant, at jmn@spelmanjohnson.com. Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.
The anticipated hiring range for this position is $175,000 to $205,000 annually, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, on-site, management position that offers a generous benefits package.
Visit the California State University, San Bernardino website at www.csusb.edu.
This position is a “designated position” in the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.
As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
California State University, San Bernardino is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. CSUSB recruits, hires, trains, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within six months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter (Executive Order 1096). For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion.