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Youngstown State University (OH) Assistant Dean of Students, Advocacy, Support & Wellbeing SALARY $64,002.00 - $70,000.00 Annually LOCATION Youngstown, OH JOB TYPE Professional Administrative JOB NUMBER 202500019 DIVISION President DEPARTMENT Dean of Students OPENING DATE 01/22/2025 BARGAINING UNIT Excluded from Any Bargaining Unit STATUS    SALARY GRADE G8 FULL-TIME 1.0   EQUIVALENCY Summary of Position Works with the Dean of Students and Ombudsperson to provide a range of services designed to support a variety of student needs, including but not limited to oversight of case management, provision of basic needs, and administration of the University CARE Team. This position requires collaborative relationships with internal and external partnerships, data-driven practice, and an understanding of today's college students. Serves as the primary contact/authority for issues related to advocacy, support, and well-being of students in the Dean of Student's absence. Position Information Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Directs, plans, coordinates, and oversees assigned programs and services within the Office of the Dean of Students. Assists in establishing and implementing goals, budgets, and operating procedures for the Office of the Dean of Students functions. Recommends and participates in the development of university policies to ensure compliance and improve a student's ability to navigate university rules and expectations. Performs department/program assessments and evaluations to determine effectiveness, and implements corrective action as required for improvement. Oversees experience surveys and evaluations for students who use the services offered by the Office of the Dean of Students; compiles data to assist with improvement of these services. Provides consultation and training regarding services, access, and care of students in crisis; oversees and issues referrals; ensures continuity of care. Assists in designing and maintaining staffing and an organizational structure to effectively accomplish the department function; recruits, employs, trains, supervises, and evaluates department staff. Researches, plans, implements, and assesses student development efforts with all elements of the university community and all facets of campus life. Represents the Office of the Dean of Students to various institutional divisions, committees, students and their parents, and/or the general public. Assists the Dean of Students and Ombudsperson with the management of emergency and crisis situations that pertain to students and campus life; serves in an on-call capacity; serves in the capacity of the Dean of Students and Ombudsperson in their absence. Oversees and implements training initiatives for prevention, student support, and best practices for the University on student-related issues. Supervises employees; evaluates staffing needs; assigns and reviews work; establishes timeframes for the completion of tasks; trains and orients new employees; approves and/or disapproves requests for leaves; interviews candidates for employment and recommends for hire; evaluates work performance; receives and responds to grievances; provides assistance with the development of unit work procedures and policies; recommends and provides staff development opportunities. Serves as the case management administrator with responsibility for the developing policies and procedures, manages referrals, interprets policies, maintains student records, prepares various internal and external reports, and performs long-term planning for the work unit. Assists with administration of the university's medical review process. Aids in processing of student academic and non-academic complaints. Collaborates with Title IX, YSUPD, and community partners in order to provide appropriate resources and support. Responds to public records requests. Educates the