Assistant Dean of Student Care and Community Standards

Assistant Dean of Student Care and Community Standards

Job ID: 247235
Location: Georgia Southern - Savannah
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
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Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

Location
Armstrong Campus

Department Information
Dean of Students

Job Summary
Work with complex student situations that have impacted the student's ability to be successful at the university. This position is highly collaborative and plays an active role in adjudication of student conduct cases on the Armstrong and Liberty campuses, and providing support for non-clinical student case management and advocacy by developing and implementing long and short-term response plans. This position is expected to support both the Dean of Students Office and the Office of Student Conduct equally.

Examples of student concerns include, but are not limited to, transition, physical and mental health, student safety, personal crisis, basic needs insecurity, and integration into campus life. This position reports to the Associate Dean of Student Care and Well-being. The Assistant Dean will spend the majority of their time on the Armstrong Campus (Savannah) but will be expected to spend some time on the Liberty campus (Hinesville). This position has been identified by Federal Law (Jeanne Clery Act) as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), with significant student and campus responsibilities. CSA's are obligated to report crimes reported to them which occurred on campus, in public areas bordering campus and in certain non-campus buildings owned or controlled (leased) by the University.

Responsibilities

• Perform related duties as assigned to support the mission of the University
• Community Standards/Conduct
  • Adjudicate student conduct cases, primarily based at the Armstrong and Liberty Campuses
  • Supervise the coordination of training, advising and consulting with academic departments, individual faculty members, and other Georgia Southern (Armstrong) community members in the administration of the code of student conduct
  • Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Community Standards to review and update of the University Code of Student Conduct annually
  • Consult with the Office of Legal Affairs to determine appropriate procedures for conduct cases
  • Facilitate educational outreach activities and development of office resources, including written materials, website information, training/workshops, educational seminars, and other resources as determined appropriate for the Armstrong campus
  • Assess the goals, objectives, and efforts of the Office of Student Conduct- Armstrong Campus
  • Assist the Associate Dean of Student Conduct &Community Standards in the development of policies and procedures
• Student Support
  • Meet with students seeking assistance through the Dean of Students office to ascertain their concerns and needs
  • Coordinate student referrals and transitions to internal and external service providers (e.g. psychiatric/psychological treatment services, alcohol and drug treatment services, homeless shelter services, food bank services, etc.)
  • Maintain a system of follow up for students who have been referred to campus or community resources, encouraging compliance with recommendations and care plans
  • Assist with absence notifications to faculty for students needing to be away from campus for three or more classes due to illness, hospitalization, family emergency
  • Maintain effective partnerships with key departments including, but not limited to, Academic Affairs, GSU Police Department, Housing and Residential Education, Student Health Services, Title IX Office, University General Counsel
  • Communicate with family members as appropriate
  • Provide educational programming aimed to assist in the student's overall well-being and development at the university (e.g. campus student assessments, workshops, etc.)
  • Maintain accurate case management records in Maxient
  • Serve in administrative on-call rotation for after-hours crisis response
  • Participate in division-wide and campus-wide initiatives and programs
• May supervise Graduate Assistants

Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements

• Master's Degree

Required Experience

• Two (2) or more years of related work experience in student conduct, social services, case management, or related field
• Experience working with or supporting clients in crisis

Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Commitment to the development of an academic-residential campus environment through student-centered, collaborative teamwork across academic and Student Affairs units
• Familiarity with referral processes and typical campus resource
• Working knowledge of college developmental and mental health issue
• Skilled in assessment and continuous improvement of Student Affairs programs in higher education
• Current knowledge and experience applying best practices and appropriate legal/procedural regulations related to addressing students of concern
• Proven ability in assisting people in unbiased reflection on behavior, decision-making, and community membership
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master's Degree in higher education, social work, psychology or related field

Preferred Experience

• Three (3) or more years of related experience
• Prior work experience in a higher education setting
• Experience providing consultation to college faculty, staff, and administration
• Experience working with a student conduct database software, such as Maxient
• Experience managing confidential and sensitive information

Proposed Salary
$55,000

Required Documents to Attach

• Two (2) or more years of related work experience which could include professional work experience, graduate assistantship experience, and/or appropriate collegiate experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to work well in a diverse and inclusive environment through commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Understanding of diversity and inclusiveness and how to communicate and work with a broad range of people

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Demonstrated personal code of ethics
• Demonstrated skills in crisis support, including suicide prevention and intervention, sexual assault survivor support, crime victim advocacy, food insecurity, and/or homelessness

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date
August 19, 2022

Contact Information
For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.

For technical support, please call the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu.

Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Proof of valid driver's license upon hire and throughout employment.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work generally performed in office setting
• Travel required
• Workweek may often extend beyond 40 hours to evenings and weekends
• This is a supervisory position
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities
• Yes, this position will be required to drive
• This role is considered a position of trust
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card)

Background Check
Position of Trust and Education


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