Associate Vice President & Dean of Students

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is conducting a national search for its next Associate Vice President & Dean of Students (AVP & DoS). This senior leadership position reports directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs and serves as an integral member of the Student Affairs Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic leadership to advance student success, engagement, and well-being. 

The Search Process

The Associate Vice President & Dean of Students Search Committee is working in partnership with executive search firm Spelman Johnson to identify and evaluate a strong and diverse pool of qualified candidates. 

The committee will review and evaluate candidates throughout the search process, including the semifinalist interviews and finalist campus visits. The committee's assessments, along with feedback from the campus community, will help inform the Vice President for Student Affairs' hiring decision. 

• The Search Committee

  Sarah Clegg, Assistant Vice President of Title IX/DHR  (Chair) 

  Audrey Smith, Student Representative

  Cheryl Landin, Director of Strategic Initiatives  

  Sharon Kim, Interim Faculty Care Facilitator, AA

  Dr. Melvin (Mel) Walker Jr., Clinical Supervisor, SHCS 

  Maureen Anderson, Assistant Director, Fraternity & Sorority Life, SLIC 

  Kenya Avilez, Assistant Director of Student Conduct & Ethical Development, DoS

  Leigh Quijada, Director of Ace Scholar Services, DoS

  Joseph Santangelo, First-Year Area Coordinator, Black Oak Hall, Housing & Residential Education 

  Patty Diaz, Cougar Care Network Coordinator, DoS 

  Erica Perez, Interim Director of Divisional Operations

Campus Visits