Assistant Dean of Students for Engagement and Development

Position Summary
The Assistant Dean of Students for Engagement and Development is a member of the Dean of the School of Film & Television’s senior leadership team with primary responsibility for the overall student experience within SFTV beyond formal academic advising and enrollment.
Reporting directly to the Dean, the Assistant Dean provides strategic leadership for student engagement, individualized student support and advocacy, community and belonging, personal and professional development, student-facing production operations, technical services, and other programs and services that shape students’ day-to-day experience within the School. The Assistant Dean leads the relaunch and ongoing oversight of the SFTV Living Learning Community.
The Assistant Dean serves as a highly visible, accessible, and trusted resource for undergraduate and graduate students throughout their SFTV experience, with particular attention to students who may need individualized guidance, additional support, stronger connections to the School, or assistance navigating personal, professional, interpersonal, institutional, or community challenges.
The Assistant Dean also provides administrative supervision and leadership for key student-facing operational areas within SFTV, including the Head of Production and the Head of Technical Services. Through this oversight, the Assistant Dean works to ensure that production processes, facilities, screening and presentation environments, equipment and operational systems, and related student services contribute positively to student learning, creative development, safety, access, and the overall educational experience.
The position works in close partnership with the Assistant Dean for Academic Advising and Enrollment, whose primary responsibility is the academic pathway of SFTV students, including academic advising, registration, degree progress, enrollment management, course planning, graduate enrollment, and student-related data and analytics. Together, the two Assistant Deans provide coordinated leadership intended to create a seamless student experience from entry into SFTV through graduation and transition into professional life.
Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Student Experience and Engagement
· Provide leadership for initiatives that strengthen student engagement, belonging, community, persistence, and overall student success.
· Develop programs and services that support students' personal, creative, academic, and professional development.
· Maintain an active and visible presence within the student community and assess emerging student needs and concerns.
· Partner with student organizations, student leaders, faculty, staff, alumni, and industry professionals to strengthen student participation and community.
· Advise the Dean regarding student culture, student needs, and opportunities to enhance the student experience.
Student Support and Advocacy
· Serve as a primary point of contact for students seeking guidance, support, or assistance navigating personal, interpersonal, professional, or institutional challenges.
· Provide individualized outreach and intervention for students experiencing difficulties that may impact their success or engagement.
· Coordinate support efforts with faculty, academic leadership, Student Affairs, Community of Care, Counseling Services, Disability Support Services, and other University resources.
· Assist students in understanding University processes, resources, and available support services.
· Identify recurring student concerns and recommend strategies for systemic improvement.
Student Organizations, Programs, and Community Development
· Provide oversight and support for student organizations and co-curricular activities within SFTV.
· Develop and support programming that promotes mentorship, leadership development, professional growth, creative collaboration, and community engagement.
· Collaborate on orientation, welcome events, commencement activities, and other major student milestones.
· Foster meaningful connections among students, alumni, faculty, industry professionals, and University partners.
Professional Development and Industry Engagement
· Develop initiatives that support career readiness, professional identity development, mentorship, and industry engagement.
· Partner with Career and Professional Development, faculty, alumni, and industry representatives to create opportunities that advance student career success.
· Support students in identifying and pursuing internships, networking opportunities, mentorship relationships, and professional pathways.
Living Learning Community
· Lead the planning, implementation, and assessment of the SFTV Living Learning Community.
· Coordinate programming, student engagement efforts, and partnerships that connect students' residential and academic experiences.
· Collaborate with academic and University partners to ensure successful program operation and continuous improvement.
Student-Facing Operational Leadership
· Provide administrative oversight of Production Operations and Technical Services.
· Supervise the Head of Production and Head of Technical Services.
· Establish priorities, goals, service standards, and accountability measures for student-facing operational units.
· Promote effective coordination among operational staff, faculty, departments, student organizations, and academic leadership.
· Ensure operational practices support student learning, safety, accessibility, professionalism, and equitable access to resources.
Supervision and Leadership
· Supervise assigned professional staff and student-facing operational units.
· Establish goals, monitor performance, provide coaching and feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
· Promote collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and exceptional service throughout supervised areas.
· Recommend staffing, process, and resource improvements to support departmental goals.
Strategic Leadership
· Serve as a member of the Dean's senior leadership team and participate in strategic planning and decision-making.
· Collaborate with School and University leadership to advance institutional priorities and student success initiatives.
· Monitor and assess student engagement, satisfaction, participation, and service effectiveness using appropriate data and feedback mechanisms.
· Represent SFTV on University committees and working groups, as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Loyola Marymount University Expectations
Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university. Communicate and employ interperson