Assistant Dean of Student Conduct

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Dean of Students (Student Conduct Officer) administers New Mexico State University’s student conduct and academic integrity processes in accordance with institutional policies and procedures. The position promotes a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment by fostering student accountability and supporting holistic development through education, restorative practices, and conflict resolution.

The Assistant Dean collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners to provide training, guidance, and leadership on conduct-related matters, and serves as a primary institutional resource for addressing behavioral concerns. The role also serves as a liaison to faculty and the Faculty Senate on academic integrity concerns and contributes to developing and revising related university policies. The position supports student success through strategic initiatives, policy development, and data-informed assessment.

The position is based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and normally works in a typical interior or office environment. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Physical effort is limited; lifting may involve average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking. Exposure to physical risk is limited.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and two years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, Law, or a closely related field.
• Two years of progressively responsible experience in student conduct, residence life, student affairs, or a related area in higher education.
• Knowledge of student development theory, student conduct processes, and federal and state compliance laws, such as FERPA, Title IX, and the Clery Act.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex university policies and facilitating investigations or hearings.
• Experience working with diverse student populations.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience.
• Experience serving as a conduct officer at a college or university.
• Familiarity with and administrative experience using conduct databases such as Maxient, including report generation and data analytics.
• Success collaborating with faculty governance bodies such as Faculty Senate on academic integrity or conduct-related policy matters.
• Experience with restorative justice, conflict resolution, or alternative dispute resolution in a student conduct setting.
• Supervisory experience with professional or student staff.

Responsibilities

• Administer student conduct and academic integrity processes in accordance with university policies and procedures.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment by fostering student accountability and holistic development.
• Use education, restorative practices, and conflict resolution to support student development.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners on conduct-related matters.
• Provide training, guidance, and leadership on conduct-related matters.
• Serve as a primary institutional resource for addressing behavioral concerns.
• Serve as a liaison to faculty and the Faculty Senate on academic integrity concerns.
• Contribute to the development and revision of university policies related to academic integrity and conduct.
• Support student success through strategic initiatives, policy development, and data-informed assessment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree