Assistant Dean for Student Success

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Assistant Dean for Student Success

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As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

Position Details 

Position Details

Job Title	ASST DEAN STUDENT SUCCESS
Position Number	8102195
Work Modality	Fully In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?	No
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Exempt
Campus	Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name	ARRUPE COLLEGE
Location Code	ARRUPE COLLEGE (02950A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	Summary: The Assistant Dean for Student Success reports to the Associate Dean for Student Success at Arrupe College of Loyola University Chicago. The Assistant Dean for Student Success is responsible for all aspects of student programming, student organizations, and student leadership development. In addition, the Assistant Dean for Student Success aides in the student transition to Arrupe College through support of the New Student Orientation program and ACUNI First Year Seminar courses. The Assistant Dean for Student Success also guides students experiencing social and emotional challenges outside of the classroom. Duties and Responsibilities: Collaborates with administrators on long and short-term strategic plans to complement college’s mission and goals. Organizes and facilitates an array of student programming at Arrupe College, including social, cultural, and co-curricular / non-academic programming (will include occasional evening and weekend work). Supervises Coordinator of Student Life. In collaboration with other Staff and Faculty, responds to immediate student needs and concerns as they arise. Serves as the primary Advisor to the Student Government of Arrupe College (SGAC). Oversees, provides structure and advisement for Arrupe College’s ten sponsored student organizations, fostering student engagement through cultural, social and spiritual programming. In collaboration with the Associate Dean for Student Success, plans and executes the Spirit of Arrupe Orientation. Provides programming to support student leadership development, including an annual weekend-long leadership retreat, a leadership development seminar series, and training for Arrupe College’s Summer Enrichment Program Orientation Leaders. In collaboration with the Office of Academic Affairs, serves on the ACUNI (First Year Seminar) committee & supports ACUNI courses and programs. Serves as the primary liaison to related campus units at Loyola University Chicago, including (but not limited to) Athletics, Student Activities and Greek Affairs, Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, and Student Leadership Development. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Master’s Degree in related field and 3 year’s experience.
Qualifications	Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or related field with 2 – 3 years increasing job-related experience required. Experience advising student organizations and planning student programs. Experience designing and facilitating leadership development programs. Knowledge of student development and leadership development theories. Experience working with first-generation students and students of color; culturally competent. Superior written and verbal communication skills. Superior interpersonal and collaborative skills. Workshop facilitation experience necessary; teaching experience preferred. Ability to work and respond in an ever-changing and adaptable work environment. Shows forward and creative thinking. Knowledge of Jesuit higher education ideals and practices preferred. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evening and weekend hours as needed.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	N/A
Computer Skills	Proficient with MS Office suite. Some capacity with Adobe design programs desired.  Ability to learn and utilize instructional and administrative programs essential to supporting student success, including (but not limited to) LOCUS, Sakai, and Business Intelligence Reports.
Supervisory Responsibilities	Yes
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	No
Physical Demands	Carrying
Working Conditions	Irregular Hours
Open Date	09/30/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$75,000/ann
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$62,250/ann
Special Instructions to Applicants	As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes—including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35853

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