Assistant Dean of Students

College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University, Order of Saint Benedict • College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University - St. Joseph, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Student Development at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit-eligible position of Assistant Dean of Students at Saint John's University. The Assistant Dean of Students at Saint John's University reports to the Dean of Students and plays a key leadership role in shaping the residential student experience. The position provides oversight of student conduct grounded in restorative justice practices and student care efforts grounded in Benedictine values and principles. The Assistant Dean of Students position collaborates closely with the CSB Assistant Dean of Students, and contributes to a coordinated approach to student support across both institutions. The Assistant Dean also oversees a key leadership program and contributes to institutional initiatives that promote student success, wellbeing, and accountability. This role requires a visible campus presence and direct engagement with students, particularly in addressing concerns and responding to complex or emergent situations. The Assistant Dean advances a holistic student experience aligned with the institution’s mission and commitment to an inclusive and supportive community. The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons. CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program. The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Requirements

• Master's degree in College Student Personnel, Educational Leadership, or related field
• Three years of post-graduate professional experience in a director-level role in student affairs or a related field
• Experience working in residential life and housing with knowledge of staff development, residential curriculum, and leadership development preferred
• Knowledge of or experience supporting men’s development, engagement, and leadership
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Experience with student conduct processes, including conduct management software
• Experience coordinating and facilitating programs, presentations, and trainings
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Maintain valid driver’s license; must meet college defensive driving requirements
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and on-call coverage as needed
• Requires working at a computer for extended periods, including typing, reading from a screen, and using various software programs essential for the role.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to travel to conferences and professional development opportunities within Minnesota and nationally.
• Frequent travel between the campuses of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in residential life and housing with knowledge of staff development, residential curriculum, and leadership development
• Knowledge of or experience supporting men’s development, engagement, and leadership

Responsibilities

• Oversee student conduct and care processes, including review of incident reports, case assignment, and coordination of follow-up actions.
• Serve as a conduct officer, adjudicating cases and assigning developmental sanctions as appropriate.
• Co-chair the Student Support Team and coordinate care response, follow-up, and referral to appropriate resources.
• Maintain the conduct and care databases, including tracking cases, outcomes, and sanctions.
• Prepare and analyze statistical reports to identify trends and inform recommendations; complete annual conduct and care reports.
• Recruit, train, and advise the Student Conduct Board.
• Develop and deliver training for conduct officers, appeal officers, and residential life staff on policies, procedures, and reporting protocols.
• Design and facilitate educational programs focused on student development, including ethical development, conflict resolution, and behavioral expectations.
• Provide guidance on open cases and sanctions to the Dean of Students, Director of Residential Life and other housing staff.
• Collaborate with the CSB Assistant Dean of Students to develop and implement curricular models for student conduct and care.
• Provide direct oversight of all aspects of JDI, including staffing, programming, hiring, training, and the curricular approach model.
• Develop and meet annual goals for the program.
• Monitor and advocate for program needs and issues including preparation of an annual report.
• Collaborate with appropriate campus colleagues to build a strong, lasting program that is impactful for all participating students.
• Lead the ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive bystander intervention program designed to promote student safety, wellbeing, and a culture of accountability and community responsibility.
• Coordinate training initiatives, workshops, and outreach campaigns for students, faculty, and staff to increase awareness of prevention strategies, risk recognition, and effective intervention techniques.
• Collaborate with campus partners, including student affairs, public safety, counseling, and health services to support program delivery and alignment.
• Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and adapt strategies to support prevention-focused educational initiatives.
• Lead the ongoing review, interpretation, and development of student development policies and procedures related to student conduct, student support, crisis response, and campus life to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to regularly assess policy effectiveness and implement updates aligned with institutional priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor emerging higher education trends, legal developments, and best practices to support continuous policy improvement.
• Provide guidance, training, and communication regarding institutional policy changes and expectations.
• Assist with case management as needed.
• Assist Title IX Coordinator(s) as needed to deliver area-specific Title IX training, outreach, and education.
• Maintain confidential records and assist with compliance reporting.
• Complete required annual training and remain current on Title IX legislation, regulatory updates, and best practices.
• Coordinate and administer the on-call schedule for professional administration staff to ensure continuous coverage and timely response to student, campus, and institutional needs outside of standard business hours.
• Collaborate with departmental leadership and staff to communicate on-call assignments, updates, and protocols effectively.
• Serve on institutional committees assigned by student development leadership such as safety committee, retention committee, registration committee, task forces, etc.
• Serve as the Residence Director for students living off campus.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

What This Job Offers

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