Assistant Dean of Students

Xavier University • Cincinnati, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Dean of Students provides institutional leadership for Xavier University's student conduct processes, with direct oversight of the 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 student misconduct allegations; facilitating high-level conduct hearings; and reporting data trends 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 prevention programs and manage high-level issues affecting community safety and University liability, in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. The position also supervises and trains people who support conduct processes, oversees mandatory leave processes and compliance training, and develops student learning outcome assessments 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 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 the highest-level student misconduct cases.
• Coordinate conduct hearings, sanctions, and mandates; investigate and resolve student complaints related to the Student Handbook; and serve as coordinator and advisor to the University Conduct Board.
• Maintain the Student Handbook, serve as primary Maxient administrator, manage the University’s Drug Free Schools and Communities Act responsibilities, and complete disciplinary records requests.
• Oversee departmental administrative functions, including budget management and student learning outcomes, and collaborate with campus partners on issues affecting community safety and University liability.
• Supervise and guide those who work within or support the student conduct process, including indirect supervision of five Hall Directors and oversight of the Student Rights Representative and Student Conduct Liaison.
• Recruit, select, and train the University Conduct Board and Integritas Advisors; provide annual training for Residence Life staff and training for other community members as needed.
• Lead and oversee the mandatory leave of absence process, particularly in high-level cases, and work with the Office of the General Counsel to support compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• 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 the Clery Act, FERPA, Collin’s Law, and DFSCA.
• 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.
• Tax-advantaged accounts, including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care accounts.
• 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