Brandon K. Dumas, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Miami Gardens, Florida, United States

Louisville, Kentucky

Simmons College of Kentucky is a private historically black college in Louisville, Kentucky. Founded in 1879, Simmons College of Kentucky is the nation's 107th historically black college. Simmons College of Kentucky is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Association for Biblical Higher Education to grant certificates and degrees at the Associate and Baccalaureate levels.

The National Association of Student Affairs Professionals (NASAP) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the area of Student Affairs. The organization serves as a beacon for student affairs personnel addressing the issues and needs of today’s college students. With a varied membership spanning across academic, administrative, corporate, and student affairs boundaries, the organization offers a variety of resources and experiences. NASAP is on the leading edge regarding issues, solutions and professional development opportunities for Student Affairs Professionals who serve minority populations in diverse settings around the country.

Marshall, Texas, United States

Marshall, Texas

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management is responsible to the Chancellor for providing visionary leadership and strategic direction to the enrollment and student affairs divisions for graduates and undergraduates in support of the academic mission of the University. The Vice Chancellor manages a budget in excess of $25 million and supervises approximately 300 staff, including administrative professionals, directors, classified staff, and student workers in the areas of Admissions & Recruitment, Campus Dining, Career Services, Center for Student Success, Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence, Financial Aid, Horace W. Moody, Sr. Intramural & Recreational Sports Complex, the “Human Jukebox” Marching Band, Student Orientation & Leadership Development, Residence Life & Housing, Smith-Brown Memorial Union, Student Health Center, Student Life, Student Programs & Greek Life, Student Media, Student Organizations, University Counseling Center and University Events. The Vice Chancellor works collaboratively to support related service missions, enrollment management, orientation, recruitment and retention. The Vice Chancellor also plans, develops, manages, and administers programs and strategies for enrollment management and student affairs that support the University's strategic plan and mission and collaborates with academic and campus leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan to recruit, retain, and serve a vibrant and diverse student body. The Vice Chancellor chairs the Enrollment Management Council and develops a comprehensive enrollment management plan that complements both Southern University’s strategic goals and the Southern University System's strategic priorities, in collaboration with Academic Affairs, to coordinate and facilitate a cross-divisional, cooperative, and integrated approach to recruitment, admissions, enrollment, persistence, and degree completion across all academic colleges and programs.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs was the Chief Student Affairs Officer for Southern University and A&M College and manages a budget in excess of $20 million. Reporting to the Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor served as the chief advisor to the campus administration on all student related matters and provided executive leadership and direction in ensuring the overall development of each student as an individual in the context of the university community through collegial leadership, vision, creativity and dedication. As Chief Student Affairs Officer, the Vice Chancellor provided leadership and accountability for the administration, development, assessment and improvement of student services and experiences which meet and support the University’s mission and strategic plan. The Vice Chancellor was responsible for enhancing the learning environment through students, educational support services and activities, and experiences gained outside of the classroom. In addition, the Vice Chancellor coordinated legal issues relating to student higher education issues; campus communication and collaboration with internal constituencies such as faculty, staff and other administrative colleagues; and budget development, planning and assessment. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Chief Student Affairs Officer were the directors for: Campus Dining, Career Services, Intramural & Recreational Sports, New & Transfer Student Orientation, Residence Life & Housing, Smith-Brown Memorial Union, Student Health Center, Student Life, Student Programs & Greek Life, Student Media, Student Organizations and the University Counseling Center. Finally, the Vice Chancellor served as the student advocate within the University community. Reporting to the Provost, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Chief Student Affairs Officer possessed the same authority, duties and responsibilities prior the position being elevated to a Vice Chancellorship.

As Deputy Chief of Staff, assisted the Chief of Staff in overseeing the day-to-day management and operational functions of the Office of the President. The Deputy Chief of Staff served as a key member of the President’s staff assisting with the central coordination of activities (operations and planning) and ensuring timely flow of information to and from the executive office. Tracked, monitored and followed the progress of projects, action items, and strategies that emanated from the President's cabinet, Board of Supervisors, etc. Served as liaison between the Office of the President and internal/external constituencies. Regularly required to resolve complex administration problems and independently performed diverse and advanced tasks. Also, worked effectively with the Chief of Staff to handle confidential, controversial and sensitive issues matters relative but not limited to university finances, employee salaries, personnel issues, and policy changes with extreme tact, maturity, discretion, decorum, and the highest level of confidentiality. Performed duties as assigned or delegated to meet the needs of all constituents of the Southern University and A&M College System.

The Executive Associate to the President relieved the President of operational and administrative details and performed administrative functions that required a thorough knowledge of University policies, procedures, and operations and an understanding of the University's role within the community. The Executive Associate to the President exercised initiative and independent judgment in managing the President’s schedule and the office’s daily activities. Serving as the President’s liaison, the Executive Associate to the President had frequent and recurring contact with other University administrators, members of the Board of Supervisors, public and private officials, various boards, faculty, staff, students, parents, and the various publics served by the University by communicating and/or interpreting policy, decisions, and documents issued by University, gathering information and providing information to the President, and representing the President’s Office on select University and civic committees. Assists the President in oversight functions by reviewing, monitoring, and approving University personnel action forms and reviewing correspondence and documents prepared by other offices for the president’s signature. Assisted with development and management of the budgets under control of the President's Office by maintaining budget records, producing financial reports and summaries, approving expenditures, and completing budget transfers. Promoted a positive image of the University by greeting and receiving visitors to the President's Office, providing authoritative information regarding University policies or decisions, referring inquiries or problems to the appropriate office or person, resolving problems, and following up to determine the inquirer's satisfaction with the response. The Executive Associate contributed to the overall success of the University by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The Executive Director for Student Affairs, reported to the System Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs was charged with the coordination of student activities, leadership development, engagement priorities and selected research projects based on the mission, vision and values of the Southern University and A&M College System and its member campuses. As the primary student officer of the Southern University and A&M College System, the Executive Director was responsible for providing leadership through a team approach to delivering comprehensive student support services and enhancing institutional collaboration for teaching and learning. The comprehensive support services included: Career Services, Dining Services, Student Health, University Counseling Center, Intramural Sports, Residential Life, Student Union, Student Life, Student Media, and Student Programs on the various campuses. The Coordinator also provided the administration with information that enhanced strategic planning, decision-making and institutional performance measures relative to students. The Executive Director also worked collaboratively with internal and external constituents on a wide range of topics at the direction of the System Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs. The Executive Director was ultimately responsible for the coordination and management of all student related issues within the University System at each of its member campuses. Additionally, the Special Assistant was responsible for assisting the Vice President to development, implement, and monitor academic policies and procedures at the system and campus level.

The Executive Assistant to the Director provided executive administrative support to the Director of Internal Audit and was her primary point of contact and a liaison for the Office of the Internal Auditor and handled complex situations with multiple responsibilities. The Executive Assistant had regular contact and interaction with high-level internal and external constituents, which required discretion and confidentiality. The primary duties and responsibilities involved the oversight of office operations and supporting the Director to fulfill her responsibilities to the Board of Supervisors. Typical responsibilities included coordinating schedule; arranging training sessions, meetings and events; assisting in budget preparation; arranging travel and assisting students, staff, and the public; and, representing the Office of the Internal Auditor on committees and at meetings. The Executive Assistant was distinguished from other executive support positions by their responsibility for providing high-level support to the Director of Internal Audit. Assignments required a high degree of confidentiality and involved interactions with multiple levels of staff and contacts within the University System.

The Coordinator of Student Relations was accountable to the Executive Director of Admissions and Recruitment, who is charged with responsibility of managing all communications with undergraduate applicants to the University. The Coordinator was responsible for interacting with current and potential undergraduate students of the University. The Coordinator was expected to be fully conversant with all aspects of the University, primarily concerning undergraduate admissions requirements, in order to effectively assist students, the general community, and the University’s administration in their efforts to increase enrollment.

Ph.D., Higher Education Administration

M. B. A, Business Administration

B. S, Criminal Justice

A. S, Law Enforcement