Associate Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students

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Job Posting Title:

Associate Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM AA - Division of Student Affairs (Brandon Common (00068007))

Work Location:

0472 LSU Student Union

Pay Grade:

   

Job Description:

Louisiana State University invites applications for the position of Associate Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, the AVC & Dean of Students is a principal student advocate that provides strategic leadership for programs, services, events, and experiences that seek to enhance the LSU student experience by creating conditions that matter for student success. The AVC & Dean of Students provides leadership and support to departments whose mission-critical work is student engagement including Campus Life, Greek Life, the William A. Brookshire Military and Veterans Student Center, Student Advocacy & Accountability, and LSU Cares. The AVC & Dean of Students serves as a key member of the Divisional Central leadership team that includes the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chief of Staff, and the Vice Chancellor.

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE

• Serves as a principal student advocate.
• Provides leadership and support for Campus Life, Greek Life, The William A. Brookshire Military and Veterans Student Center, Student Advocacy & Accountability, and LSU Cares.
• Develops, reviews, revises, and/or clarifies federal, state, and university policies related to the broad student experience including engagement, conduct, safety, etc.
• Works collaboratively with cross-campus partners to advance divisional goals, address student issues, and provide creative solutions related to student engagement, safety, accountability, and support.
• Serves as a key member of the Student Affairs Central leadership team.

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP

SERVE AS A STRATEGIC MEANING MAKER

LSU is a large and complex institution where important decisions are often made separate from the day-to-day experiences of students. In an environment of this scale, communication alone is rarely enough; students also need trusted leaders who can provide context, explain the rationale behind institutional decisions, and help them understand how those decisions connect to the broader mission of the university. Likewise, senior leaders benefit from thoughtful insight into how students experience and interpret institutional actions. The AVC & Dean of Students will have the opportunity to serve as a strategic meaning maker by intentionally including the student perspective into administrative decision-making while helping students make sense of university initiatives, policies, and decisions in ways that foster understanding, trust, and engagement.

 

BUILD A PREMIER MODEL FOR ACADEMIC ACCOUNTABILITY

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence has fundamentally changed the landscape of academic integrity in higher education. While LSU has invested additional resources to address the increasing volume of academic misconduct cases, continued success will require a thoughtful evolution of our policies, processes, and practices that guide this work. The AVC & Dean of Students will partner with university stakeholders and the conduct team to design and advance a premier academic accountability process that is fair, educational, efficient, and responsive to emerging technologies while supporting both student learning and institutional integrity.

 

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF LSU STUDENT AFFAIRS

As a key member of the Student Affairs leadership team and a trusted strategic partner to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, the AVC & Dean of Students will play a central role in shaping the Division's future. Beyond leading a dynamic portfolio, the Dean has the opportunity to help establish divisional priorities, influence major decisions, identify emerging opportunities, and help navigate institutional challenges while ensuring that the Division’s mission critical student success remains in-tact. This role offers the opportunity to think beyond individual departments and help shape the Division's overall strategy, culture, and impact. Through thoughtful insight, candid counsel, and cross-functional leadership, the Dean of Students will influence both the short- and long-term direction of Student Affairs and help position the Division to better serve LSU students.

ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

 

• Is an active problem-solver who views unexpected and unforeseen challenges as realities of the work, and opportunities to exercise creativity, build relationships, and challenge existing mental models while remaining consistently measured in their response.
• Possesses a great deal of political acumen and is able to assess the needs and wants of various stakeholders while balancing this information with the goals of the university and division.
• Has a high level of self-awareness and has the ability to seamlessly shift between their role of supporting down and up within the division.
• Collegial team player who actively builds authentic and mutually beneficial relationships, who is able to influence others without positional authority, who puts institutional priorities before their own interests, and who is unconcerned with where credit for accomplishing institutional objectives is assigned.
• Has a track record of effective leadership and management that includes the professional development of staff and the ability to articulate clear expectations while giving and receiving timely feedback.
• Does not begin with no but is willing and able to say it with kindness when appropriate and necessary.
• Is philosophically grounded and seeks different points of view in an effort to find the best outcome relevant to LSU students at this moment in time.

ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PRIORITIES

In LSU Student Affairs, we create conditions that matter for student success. This priority guides how we approach our work, make decisions, and serve our students, their families, and our campus community. We pursue quality in all that we do. Students and staff deserve our best, every day, in every way. We consistently search for ways to always look to make it easy for students to succeed, whether by simplifying processes or removing barriers. We are LSU-centric as we think strategically and make decisions that advance LSU’s mission, priorities, and students. We lead with curiosity, explore possibilities, and remain open to better ideas, which means we always start with maybe. Finally, we prioritize relationships, collaborating intentionally and recognizing that people are our greatest strength. 

JOB DUTIES

Leadership & Administration (40%): Serves as a principle student advocate and provides strategic leadership for programs, services, events, and experiences that enhance the LSU student experience. Provides leadership and support for Campus Life, Greek Life, The William A. Brookshire Military and Veterans Student Center, Student Advocacy and Accountability, and LSU Cares and their full-time staff members. Develops, reviews, revises, and/or clarifies university policies related to student engagement, conduct, safety, etc. Demonstrates divisional attitudes and priorities in all aspects of work.

External Relations (30%): Maintains active and strong cross-campus relationships with faculty and staff in support of students to advance collaborations and opportunities for student engagement. Works collaboratively with cross-campus teams to advance student interests, address student issues, and solve problems related to student engagement, accountability, and support. Serves as a resource and point of contact to external constituents including fraternity/sorority alumni and advisors, parents and families, and other key constituents. Serves on the LSU behavioral intervention / crisis response team, and CARE team.

Strategic Resource Oversight (15%): Sets parameters and expectations of delegated decision making for staff. Stewards resources (human, financial, physical, etc.) to ensure quality, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, relevance, and alignment with institutional and divisional objectives. Accountable for budget planning, forecasting, and resource allocation for the unit to ensure that optimal and timely use of funds is consistent with departmental goals and campus regulations.

Quality Control (10%): Is accountable for ensuring reporting departments outputs including human resource decisions, administrative tasks, programs/services/events/experiences, and all communication exudes a high degree of quality. Sets and evaluates quality expectations for the department. Embraces and executes the marginal gains approach and seeks to increase level of all services, events, programs, and experiences in departments for continuous improvement every academic year.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%): Other duties as assigned by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. This includes but is not limited to: efforts that support broad division/institution efforts including at least 40 hours per year spent helping divisional initiatives such as Move-In Day, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Career Expo, Disability Services Finals Testing, other special projects etc. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• 10 years of related experience within a University setting.
• At least ten years of significant progressively responsible experience in higher education, student affairs, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in crisis response/management. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years management experience at or above the Director/Department head level.
• Experience working with student conduct.
• Experience navigating the unique dynamics of a large, traditional fraternity/sorority community.
• Experience working on cross-institutional teams to solve complex challenges.
• Possesses a great deal of political acumen and is able to assess the needs and wants of various stakeholders while balancing this information with the goals of the university and division. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS

As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

APPLICATIONS

Applications will be accepted online on the LSU Careers website. Please direct all nominations and inquiries for the position to Emily Hester, Chief of Staff, at 225-578-7441. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. However, to ensure the fullest consideration, candidates are encouraged to have complete applications submitted by November 29, 2026. Requested application materials include a letter of interest or cover letter; resume or curriculum vitae; and at least five professional references including the name, telephone number, e-mail address, and relationship. All applications, nominations, and inquiries will remain confidential. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Requested application materials include a letter of interest or cover letter; resume or curriculum vitae; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Emily Hester at 225-578-7441.

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Posting Date:

November 9, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

March 9, 2027

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

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LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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