Assistant Class Dean Posting Number S01356JP Department Dean of Students Job Summary The Office of the Dean of Students takes a holistic and collaborative approach to the education and empowerment of students. Deans support Bowdoin’s diverse student body as they navigate social and academic transitions throughout their time at Bowdoin. Deans provide guidance and advise students by promoting an inclusive community, individual growth, personal accountability, and meaningful citizenship at Bowdoin and beyond. The Assistant Class Dean provides general academic and social support for a specific cohort of students as well as overall support for the Office of the Dean of Students. This position plays a strong role in articulating the institutional value of diversity, fostering an equitable and inclusive community, and promoting the health and well-being of individual students. Additionally, this person will help students navigate academic and personal challenges that arise; assist students in developing tools to make difficult decisions; empower students to be problem-solvers; and connect students to campus resources to facilitate their success. In addition to their work with a student cohort, the assistant dean will take on responsibility in some aspect of the overall Office of the Dean of Students, such as 1) Orientation; 2) Guiding the transfer and non-traditional student experiences; 3) Developing and leading programming. The assistant class dean will also take on special projects and other duties as assigned, as well as serve as a member of the administrator on-call rotation. Education/Skills Requirements Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree or an equivalent of education and experience is preferred. Applicants must possess excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate and facilitate conversations across difference. Must enjoy working with a variety of constituencies including, students, faculty, staff, and parents. Must be collaborative, well-organized with attention to detail, solution-oriented, and exercise superb sound judgment. Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents A minimum of three years of progressively responsible and relevant work experience is required. Applicants must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated ability to work with a diverse student body in culturally competent ways combined with a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion. Specifically, applicants with experience in creative student programming and supporting international, first-generation, BIPOC , and limited-income students are encouraged to apply. Standard Work Days and Hours This position is a year-round position (.92 FTE ) working eleven months each year, which offers employees greater flexibility in taking time away from the office when the College is not in session including summer, winter, and spring breaks. Regular hours vary due to needs of the department or College. Evening and weekend work hours and limited travel required. The hiring range for this position is expected to be: $65,800 – $70,800. BENEFITS AND PERKS + A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental) + Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26), no match or vesting required! + Life and Disability Insurance + Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per calendar year, 12 days of personal/sick time (Pro-rated based on FTE and start date) + Paid Holidays and Special Days Off: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/our-workplace/college-holidays-and-special-days-off.html + Paid Parental Leave available after one year of service + Access to many of the College’s facilities including the gym and pool (Including household) + Free fitness and wellness classes! + And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html About Bowdoin Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed. Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine. Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston. Shift Employment Category Full Time Year Round FTE 0.92 Benefits Eligible Yes Pay Type Salaried Background Check Package Requirements Administrative Staff + MVR Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No Posting Date 11/08/2024 Applications Accepted Until Open Until Filled No Type of Posting Internal/External Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Information Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses. Supplemental Questions