Associate Dean of Students

About This Role

Advancing a campus culture of accountability, integrity, and student learning is the core purpose of this Associate Dean position. The role focuses on student conduct adjudication, behavioral accountability, and academic integrity, requiring an experienced leader with sound judgment to manage complex cases and support fair processes. This position involves building strong partnerships with students, faculty, and staff within the Student Life team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the university’s 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 university’s 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 in a developmentally focused framework
• Collaborate closely with academic departments, housing, student involvement, campus safety offices, and institutional compliance partners
• Contribute to student well-being through participation in the CARE and Behavioral Intervention Teams

Requirements

• Associate's Degree + 6 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 4 years of relevant experience

Nice to have:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, Law, or a related field
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in student conduct, student affairs, case management, or a related area within a higher education setting
• Demonstrated experience adjudicating student conduct or Title IX cases and working with behavioral intervention or CARE teams
• Comprehensive understanding of FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, and student conduct legal frameworks
• Experience using and managing conduct database systems (e.g., Maxient)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to effectively manage sensitive conversations and serve diverse populations
• Strong administrative, organizational, and case management skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and campus stakeholders

Important Details

• Closing at: November 6, 2026 - 23:55 MST
• Standard Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Application Process

• The electronic application is the official document that will be used to qualify applicants