Organization and Position Description

Chapter 2: POSITION DESCRIPTION

N. DEAN OF STUDENT AFFAIRS:

Position Title:
Dean of Student Affairs

Functional Description:
The Dean of Student Affairs is the chief student affairs officer of AUI. He or she is responsible for the development and delivery of a broad array of services designed to support the health, well-being and academic success of the University's students.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exercises general supervisory and administrative responsibility for:
  1. student recruitment, admissions, registration, orientation and records;
  2. student recreational, co-curricular, developmental and club activities;
  3. personal, academic and career counselling services;
  4. health services for students;
  5. student and faculty housing;
  6. food services;
  7. bookstore and postal service operations; and
  8. student discipline.
• Prepares and administers the operating budget for the Division.
  Selects, appoints, supervises and evaluates the staff of the Division.

Reporting Line:
The Dean of Student Affairs reports to the President of the University.

Span of Control:
Reporting to the Dean of Student Affairs are the following:

• Director of Enrollment Management
• Director of International Programs
• Director of Student Activities and Organizations
• Director of Housing
• Restaurant Coordinator
• Bookstore and Campus Store Manager
• Campus Community Religious Services

Qualifications:
The Dean of Student Affairs must hold at least a masters degree and preferably a doctorate in student personnel services, or one of the social or behavioural sciences. He or she must have significant experience in the administration of student services, have excellent communication and administrative skills, exhibit a commitment to work closely with students and be an adept financial manager.

The Dean of Student Affairs must be multilingual, with competence in Arabic, French and English.