Assistant Dean of Students

Xavier University • Cincinnati, OH

19h

About The Position

The Assistant Dean of Students provides institutional leadership for the University's student conduct processes, with direct oversight of procedures, policies, and prevention initiatives related to student integrity and community expectations. The role oversees the student conduct process, including advising, training, and evaluating conduct and appeal panels; investigating significant misconduct allegations; facilitating high-level hearings; and reporting data trends to campus constituents as permitted by law. The Assistant Dean collaborates with campus partners, including the Office of the General Counsel, the Chief Title IX Officer, and the Chief of Police, to develop preventive programs and manage high-level issues affecting community safety and University liability in the Jesuit Catholic tradition.

The position also supervises and guides staff and community members who support conduct processes, oversees the mandatory leave of absence process, coordinates prevention programming and compliance training, and develops student learning outcome assessment for the Dean of Students area.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in higher education administration or a related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 5 years of progressive responsibility for the direct implementation of student conduct interventions in a college or university environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direct oversight of the student conduct process, including serving as an Administrative Conduct Officer and hearing high-level misconduct cases involving Title IX, bias, hazing, harassment, alcohol and other drugs, and harm to self or others.
• Coordinate conduct hearings, sanctions, and mandates; investigate and resolve Student Handbook complaints; advise the University Conduct Board; maintain the Student Handbook; and serve as primary Maxient administrator.
• Manage the University's Drug Free Schools and Communities Act responsibilities, disciplinary records requests, departmental administrative functions, budget management, and student learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with campus partners on high-level issues affecting community safety and University liability.
• Provide supervision and guidance to those who work within or support the student conduct process, including indirect supervision of five Hall Directors on conduct-related responsibilities and oversight of the Student Rights Representative and Student Conduct Liaison.
• Recruit, select, and train the University Conduct Board and Integritas Advisors; facilitate annual training for Residence Life staff and training for other community members as needed.
• Lead and oversee the mandatory leave of absence process, particularly high-level cases, ensuring fairness and transparency and working with the Office of the General Counsel on legal and policy compliance.
• Collaborate with campus partners to develop and implement prevention programming and social norm campaigns concerning high-risk alcohol and other drug use, hazing, and other behavioral issues.
• Oversee campus-based training and coordination supporting compliance with state and federal requirements, including Collin’s Law, DFSCA, the Clery Act, and FERPA.
• Develop and implement student learning outcome assessment for the Dean of Students area, including Student Integrity and Care & Support Services.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Paid time off options, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior