Associate Dean of Students

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

2d • $53,165 - $67,787 • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Dean of Students provides leadership and oversight for New Mexico State University’s academic and non-academic student conduct processes under the direction of the Senior Associate Dean of Students. The position serves as a Title IX sanctioning officer and alternate hearing officer for serious violations, including harassment, substance use, and interpersonal violence. It coordinates the Academic Integrity and Student Organization Conduct programs, oversees the Maxient conduct management system, and ensures training and support for faculty, staff, and student conduct partners.

The role promotes ethical decision-making, harm reduction, and behavioral accountability while supporting student rights and due process through a developmentally focused framework. It collaborates with academic departments, housing, student involvement, campus safety offices, and institutional compliance partners, and contributes to student well-being through participation in the CARE and Behavioral Intervention Teams. The position is based in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and follows a standard Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule.

Requirements

• Associate's degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of FERPA, Title IX, the Clery Act, and student conduct legal frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to manage sensitive conversations and serve diverse populations.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and case management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and campus stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, Law, or a related field.
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in student conduct, student affairs, case management, or a related area within higher education.
• Demonstrated experience adjudicating student conduct or Title IX cases and working with behavioral intervention or CARE teams.
• Experience using and managing conduct database systems such as Maxient.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for academic and non-academic student conduct processes.
• Serve as a Title IX sanctioning officer and alternate hearing officer for serious violations involving harassment, substance use, and interpersonal violence.
• Coordinate the Academic Integrity and Student Organization Conduct programs.
• Oversee use of the Maxient conduct management system.
• Ensure training and support for faculty, staff, and student conduct partners.
• Promote ethical decision-making, harm reduction, and behavioral accountability while supporting student rights and due process.
• Collaborate with academic departments, housing, student involvement, campus safety offices, and institutional compliance partners.
• Participate in the CARE and Behavioral Intervention Teams to contribute to student well-being.

What This Job Offers

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