noun
dean of students
Refers to the faculty member in charge of student affairs at a university or similar institution.
学生部長は学生生活に関する相談に応じます。
The dean of students handles consultations regarding student life.
学部長 is the dean of a specific faculty or school, while 学生部長 is the dean of students, focusing on student affairs across the institution.
Compound of 学生 (student) + 部長 (head of a department or division).