Student Affairs Administrator (Dean of Students)

Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students.  Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.

Job Description

Student Affairs Administrator (Dean of Students)

The Student Affairs Administrator (Dean of Students) supports the work of the Office of the Dean of Students and the broader Division of Student Affairs, with a focus on restorative practices within residential communities, student conflict resolution, and educational initiatives that respond to behavioral trends and foster personal and community accountability. This position plays a key role in enhancing student learning, cultivating peer-to-peer leadership, and embedding formative practices into student life.
The Administrator partners closely with divisional staff to address student concerns through restorative-based approaches and supports professional development for on-call professionals and student leaders, including Resident Assistants and other facilitator roles. In collaboration with divisional leadership, the Administrator helps coordinate student support responses, delivers training, and advances divisional priorities across departments.

Acting on behalf of the Associate Vice President/Dean of Students, the Administrator also provides administrative and project-based support and may be called upon to assist with divisional programs, special projects, or initiatives outside of their primary focus.

Key Competencies

• Deep understanding of restorative practices and conflict resolution in a residential context
• Ability to engage students in peer accountability, reflection, and leadership
• Strong facilitation, consultation, and coaching skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication across diverse audiences
• Ability to navigate complex student dynamics and offer developmentally sound responses
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and partnership with campus stakeholders
• Commitment to Jesuit values of care, discernment, and community

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Primarily on-campus; occasional evening and weekend responsibilities; must be able to traverse a hilly campus in varying weather conditions.
• Each staff member is expected to contribute to university and divisional initiatives beyond their core responsibilities, including staffing events, serving on committees, and supporting the broader mission as needed.

Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $59,400 to $74,250; salary commensurate with relevant experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, Master’s degree preferred
• A minimum of 1-2 years of higher education experience is preferred. Undergraduate and Graduate experience in Student Affairs will be considered.
• Experience working with Student Affairs professionals, students and campus leaders; working knowledge of Student Affairs best practices at R1 Research Institutions, Atlantic Coast Conference schools and/or Jesuit, Catholic schools helpful, but not required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively with staff from across the division and university.
• Excellent communication skills (in verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, communicate with a variety of stakeholders, and navigate institutional infrastructure as well as train staff.
• In-depth understanding of Jesuit education principles and commitment to service; prior experience at a Catholic university highly preferred.
• Desire to serve in multiple capacities/departments within the Student Affairs portfolio as needed.

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

• Tuition remission for Employees
• Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
• Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Low-Cost Life Insurance
• Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
• Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
• Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook

Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.

Boston College is an equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity at https://www.bc.edu/diversity .

Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination .