Dean of students with 13 years in higher education student affairs, now leading a 28-person division at a 9,000-student university. Cut conduct case resolution time from 41 to 18 days and raised first-year retention 4 points. Brings crisis management, Title IX coordination and student-centered policy leadership.
Experience
Dean of Students, Brookstone University (Spokane, WA)
Jul 2021 – Present
Lead a 28-person division covering conduct, case management, residence life and student organizations with a $3.4M budget
Redesigned the conduct process in Maxient, cutting resolution time from 41 to 18 days
Built a CARE team and basic-needs hub that served 1,100 students a year, contributing to a 4-point retention gain
Coordinate with the Title IX office and campus police on 40+ crisis and threat assessments a year
Associate Dean of Students, Evergreen Lakes College (Tacoma, WA)
Jun 2017 – Jun 2021
Oversaw student conduct and case management for 5,000 students
Led COVID-19 isolation housing and student support operations
Director of Residence Life, Evergreen Lakes College (Tacoma, WA)
Jul 2013 – May 2017
Managed 6 residence halls housing 1,800 students and 70 resident assistants
Education
Doctor of Education, Higher Education Administration, Washington State University (Aug 2015 – May 2019)
Master of Science, College Student Services Administration, Oregon State University (Sep 2011 – Jun 2013)
Skills
Student affairs: conduct, CARE and BIT teams, crisis response, residence life, student engagement
Compliance: Title IX, Clery Act, FERPA, ADA
Systems: Maxient, Slate, Presence, Banner
How to write a Dean of Students resume
A strong Dean of Students resume shows learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Certifications
Experience
Education
Skills
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
Curriculum design
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Assessment and data use
Learning management systems
Student engagement
Parent communication
Special education support
Educational technology
Mentoring
Example bullet points
Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year
Designed a project-based science curriculum adopted by all 6 sections of grade 8
Mentored 4 first-year teachers, all of whom were rated effective at their annual review
Tips from recruiters
List teaching licences and endorsements with their state and expiry year.
State grade levels, subjects and class sizes for each position.
Academic and research roles can use a longer CV; school roles usually prefer one or two pages.
Recommended templates
Academic (ATS-friendly): Scholarly CV with small-caps headings and rules
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Ivy (ATS-friendly): Harvard-style Times layout with centered headings
Dean of Students resume FAQ
What should a Dean of Students resume include?
A Dean of Students resume should show learner outcomes, the curriculum you built, and how you supported students and colleagues. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Certifications, Experience, Education and Skills. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Dean of Students?
Academic, Classic and Ivy work well for Dean of Students roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Dean of Students resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Dean of Students put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Dean of Students roles are Curriculum design, Classroom management, Differentiated instruction, Assessment and data use, Learning management systems and Student engagement.
How do I write strong Dean of Students resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as test score growth, pass rates and attendance. For example: "Raised the share of students meeting grade-level reading standards from 54% to 71% in one year."