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Associate Dean of Students

University of North Carolina Asheville

$72,000-$75,000

parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan

United States, North Carolina, Asheville

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May 05, 2026

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Position Information

UNC Asheville Overview	Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community. In addition to award-winning faculty, UNCA has also ranked high in Research.com, US News & World Report and the Princeton Review in 2025. Research.com - #8 in Best Colleges, #11 Most Affordable Colleges in NC, #16 Best Value Colleges in NC US News & World Report - #9 in Top Public Schools Princeton Reviews - #7 in Top 50 Guide to Green Schools Employees of UNCA are provided with a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans - eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employees may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are group exercise classes, and free access to the campus recreation center for full time employees, vaccine shots are also offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
Position Type	EHRA Staff
Title	Associate Dean of Students
Position Number	012026
Recruitment Range	$72,000-$75,000
Work Schedule and Hours	Typical office hours are Monday-Friday 8am - 5 pm; with expected night and weekends as needed to respond to student issues, on-call coverage and attendance at other campus events and activities.
Full-Time / Part-Time	Full-Time
Months per Year	12 Months
Position Summary	The Associate Dean of Students, reporting directly to the Dean of Students, plays a pivotal role in promoting student success. This position encompasses a broad spectrum of student care and student success responsibilities. The primary focus of this role is to enhance student education and retention by providing robust support services. The Associate Dean offers consultation to faculty, staff, parents, and families. With a strategic approach grounded in effective relationship-building, human-driven, data-centered, decision-making, and a commitment to continuous improvement, the Associate Dean fosters a dynamic culture of care and student success.
FLSA	Exempt
Required Education/Experience/Skills	Master's Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs or related field preferred.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skills	Doctoral Degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs or related field preferred Five to seven years of progressive responsibility and experience in Residence Life/Housing, Student Affairs, Student Conduct, Crisis Management and/or student development. Extensive knowledge in student development theory, behavioral intervention, threat assessment, student intervention and success strategies and experience in responding to student issues in an on-call format. Demonstrated leadership in managing student issues and crises.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities	The successful candidate will demonstrate the following: an extensive understanding of, and engagement with, issues that affect students, particularly related to increasing access to higher education, retention in higher education, and other contemporary issues strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of constituents ability to build rapport with students understanding of the university environment and ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, parents, and community partners excellent problem-solving skills and conflict resolution skills solid administrative and record keeping skills strong interpersonal and written communication skills superior critical thinking and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment knowledge of behavioral intervention and crisis management techniques. ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and diplomacy, which aligns with federal, state and university policy ability to build relationships, work as a team, work independently and maintain positive professional relationships ability to manage multiple tasks, and to provide exemplary customer service knowledge of legal and risk management issues in higher education.

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions to the Applicant	Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. ( EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned. Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. It is the policy of UNC Asheville to conduct pre-employment background investigations on all candidates selected for employment. If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice.
Posting Number	E0566
Posting date	05/04/2026
Closing date	05/25/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Background/E-Verify	UNC Asheville uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification	All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
University Safety	The UNC Asheville Annual Safety Report is available online at UNCA Safety Report. For more information please contact the Assistant Vice Chancelor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Clery Act Compliance Officer at (828) 232-5658 or email oiia@unca.edu . The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.