AGB Search is assisting Lander University with its search for a Dean of Students (DOS). The Dean of Students is a highly visible and vital member of the University’s leadership team who oversees a wide range of services and programs available on campus for undergraduate and graduate students.
This position reports directly to the provost and is a member of the president’s expanded Cabinet. The DOS brings a strategic and proactive approach to leading this important division and provides the overall vision, planning, strategic direction, and management to areas related to students’ holistic well-being and engagement. These areas include: Counseling & Psychological Services, the Wellness Center, residence life, student conduct and community standards, student government, crisis response, Title IX, and the CARE team.
The DOS will work closely with colleagues to ensure that outreach and support programs, policies, and practices regarding student health and wellness are cohesively included in all aspects of the student experience and reflect current relevant research and national best practices. They will provide leadership and direction in the strategic supervision and management of the Dean of Students Office and oversee the activities, operations, communication, and fiscal integrity of all programs administered by the Office. The DOS will serve as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act as well as the Title IX Coordinator.
Established in 1872, Lander University is experiencing unprecedented growth to nearly 5,000 students, as evidenced by a 26% increase in freshman enrollment over the previous fall, and over 60% increase since Dr. Cosentino’s arrival. Lander University is located in Greenwood, a beautiful, thriving county of some 70,000 residents nestled in South Carolina’s Upstate region. The city has a high quality of life with affordable quality housing and public and private schools. The area offers more than 100 restaurants, shopping malls, an art center, community theatre, movie theaters, parks, festivals, golf courses, fitness centers, and museums.
For more information on leadership opportunities, responsibilities, and qualifications and expectations, see the complete position profile located above.
To apply for the position, candidates are requested to submit:
All applications materials should be submitted through the AGB Search Portal. Review of materials will begin immediately, and the search will remain open until an appointment is made.
Nominations and expressions of interest are encouraged and can be directed to LanderDOS@agbsearch.com or one of the AGB Search Consultants:
Andrew Bowen
Executive Search Consultant
Andrew.Bowen@agbsearch.com; (802) 345-1279
Lynn DellaPietra, Ph.D.
Executive Search Associate
Lynn.Dellapietra@agbsearch.com; (202) 640-6723
