The Assistant Dean of Graduate Students is dedicated to helping graduate students make the most of their time at Sarah Lawrence, supporting students in all aspects of their life and work. The Assistant Dean of Graduate Students reports to the Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies and helps support the graduate student experience at Sarah Lawrence by working collaboratively with students to problem-solve and provide referrals to appropriate offices on campus, such as Health and Wellness, Disability Services, the Learning Commons, the Title IX Office, the Library, Career Services, and other offices focused on student services.
Essential Duties Summary
Responsibilities include: Graduate Student Work
Meeting with students to discuss changes of status and processing the paperwork associated with these changes
Liaising with the Health and Wellness Office, Student Accounts, and Financial Aid to support graduate student enrollment and transition
Coordinating with Health and Wellness, Disability Services, the Learning Commons, the Title IX Office, the Library, Career Services, and other offices focused on student services to best support graduate student life and work
Supporting graduate students who are struggling academically in collaboration with program directors and other relevant support offices at the college
Supporting graduate and professional student professional development in collaboration with program directors and Career Services
Managing the submission of theses and capstone projects in Graduate and Professional
Studies
Graduate Student Life
Coordinating communications to graduate students throughout the academic year, including social media, email, and internal website materials
Coordinating graduate student Orientation and Commencement programming
Supporting
graduate and professional student events in coordination with the Office of
Graduate Studies and undergraduate student offices
Coordinating programming and support structures for all graduate students, including
BIPOC students, international students, LGBTQIA+ students, first generation students, graduate students with dependents, graduate students who work full-time, and students returning to graduate work after a period of time away from a higher education setting
Coordinating programming and support structures for commuter students
Supporting all commuter students in their housing search, including both graduate and undergraduate students
Graduate Student Advising
Advisor to the Graduate Student Association
Advising and support for graduate student clubs and affinity groups, as needed
Advising international students throughout their time at Sarah Lawrence, including potential involvement in processing I-20s, CPTs, and OPTs for international graduate students
Additional Duties
Managing graduate student complaints and complaints against graduate students
Managing graduate student files, records, email distribution lists, and directory information
Maintaining graduate student handbook information
Hiring, training, and managing graduate students working in the main office of Graduate and Professional Studies.
Serving as the Graduate and Professional Studies representative to the Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Masters or doctoral degree
At least three years post-secondary experience in professional student affairs/student development work and/or related work with graduate students
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and counseling skills, including conflict resolution skills
The ability to establish strong working relationships with staff, faculty, and students, including evidence of demonstrated success as a collaborative and collegial colleague, leader, and administrator
Evidence of commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and belonging
Experience processing I-20s, CPTs, and OPTs for international students or willingness to engage in provided training in order to do this work
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
Masters or doctoral degree in higher education administration, student affairs, or a related field
Experience working with graduate students in professional student affairs/student development work
Requirements for Employment
Effective October 15, 2021, all employees of Sarah Lawrence College must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Exceptions to this requirement will only be considered for documented medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs. Any offers of employment will be contingent on successful completion of a background check and submission of proof of vaccination.
