Assistant Dean of Students

Title: Assistant Dean of Students

Anticipated Closing Date: 10/24/2021

Number of Positions: 1

Position #: 101130

Type of Appointment: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Dean of Students

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application:

· Cover Letter

· Resume

· Unofficial Transcripts

· Three professional references (See below)

Reference check requirements:

· Supervisory roles: two (2) current or former supervisors and one (1) current or former direct report

· Personal references (friends, co-workers, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references

About Pellissippi State Community College

Pellissippi State Community College is one of 40 institutions in the Tennessee Board of Regents system. TBR is the governing board of the College System of Tennessee, offering more than 400 programs of study at the state’s 13 community colleges, 27 colleges of applied technology and the online TN eCampus. The college serves an average of 10,000 students, making it the largest community college in Tennessee by enrollment. Pellissippi State Community College offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement programs, time off including annual and sick leave, and much more.

In 2018, Pellissippi State became a member of an Achieve the Dream (ATD) three-year cohort adopting a theme of Start Strong, Stay Strong, Finish Strong for our work. Achieve the Dream has partnered with the program Integrated Student Experience at Pellissippi State (Insteps) to improve the fall-to-fall retention rates for full-time and part-time students by 13% in the next five years. Our vision is to ensure every student who attends Pellissippi State will develop a sense of belonging and confidence in their ability to succeed academically, grow intellectually, and make timely progress towards achieving their educational and vocational goals. If this is something that aligns with your values, we encourage you to apply.

Culture and Diversity

Knoxville claims a wide range of forward thinking national and international talents. The scholarly influence on the Knoxville metropolitan area bred literary greats including James Agee, Cormac McCarthy, and Nikki Giovanni. Knoxville is home to one of the largest sculptures dedicated to an African American in the country. Located in Haley Heritage Square is a 13-foot high bronze statue of author and Pulitzer Prize winner Alex Haley who chose to spend the last several years of his life in Knoxville. Renowned artists Beauford Delaney and Joseph Delaney hailed from Knoxville. Musicians Roy Acuff, Chet Atkins, the Everly Brothers, and RB Morris called Knoxville home during their careers. Women’s suffragist Lizzie Crozier French was active in the ratification of the 19^thamendment and was born and raised in Knoxville.

The lasting influence of these artists and activists leaves the Knoxville area as a welcoming area to live and work. More about the area and support groups can be found at Visit Knoxville https://www.visitknoxville.com , the Beck Cultural Exchange Center https://www.beckcenter.net , the Knoxville Urban League https://thekaul.org , Knoxville City https://knoxvilletn.gov , Knox County https://knoxcounty.org , My Knox Village http://myknoxvillage.com/business-directory/wpbdp_category/special-needsdisability-services/ , Knox Pride https://knoxpride.com/equality , Centro Hispano de East TN https://www.centrohispanotn.org , and Knoxville chamber https://www.knoxvillechamber.com

Position Summary: The Assistant Dean of Students serves as an advocate for students, promotes student wellbeing, success and retention. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students. The Assistant Dean of Students creates a culture of learning and engagement for PSCC students by applying student development theories and learning outcomes that promote students' academic and personal success, thereby increasing student satisfaction and student retention. This position serves as the chief conduct officer and case manager for the Behavioral Intervention Team in addition to supervising a small portfolio of departments within Student Affairs.

Essential Functions:

30% Direct all aspects of the college’s student conduct program. Investigate, adjudicate and determine disciplinary sanction/s (up to and including expulsion) for cases of student misconduct. Provide support and advise on cases of student-to-student sexual misconduct, harassment and discrimination in accordance with Federal regulations and Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and college policies. Monitor students on the Sex Offender Registry.

30% Serve as a member of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) that includes: investigating reports of disruptive, problematic or concerning behavior; performing risk and threat assessments; determining the best mechanisms for support, intervention, warning/notification and response; and on-going case management. Initiate awareness campaigns for reporting behaviors of concern harm to self or others.

25% Formulate area strategy in consultation with the Assistant Vice President/Dean of Students aligned with the institutional strategic plan and provide supervision, leadership, and vision for departments within Student Affairs that may include: Counseling, Disability Services, Care and Advocacy, (Determination for additional departments may be added based upon skills and experience of the incumbent and the needs of the College.)

10% Develop key collaborative relationships with campus administrative areas, faculty, campus and community leaders to enhance planning and implementing strategic initiatives, resolving issues, and responding to crisis incidents. Serve as a resource to college faculty and staff in dealing with students' disruptive behavior within and outside the classroom. Educate the campus community regarding student disciplinary procedures and due process. Develop training sessions and promotional materials for managing disruptive student behavior. Serve on campus committees as necessary.

5% Maintain records and develop reports of student disciplinary and BIT cases in accordance with applicable college policies and state/federal laws . Certify authorized disclosure of student’s disciplinary histories to employers and professional schools within the applicable confines of federal privacy laws. Provide leadership and guidance in analysis, review, creation and interpretation of student policies and procedures.

Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.

Job Requirements:

Master’s degree in higher education administration, student personnel administration, judicial affairs, student development, education, psychology, human services, counseling or related field.

Knowledge of Federal regulations pertaining to ADA, Higher Education Act - Title IV, FERPA, Title IX; knowledge of student conduct policy and due process; knowledge of risk and threat assessment relating to harm of self and others; interpersonal communication, investigative, interviewing and mediation skills; data base records management; knowledge of student development theories.

Five years combined experience in one or more of the following areas:

· student conduct administration

· residence life administration

· student life

· new student orientation

· managing the behavior of college-aged students

· other related areas in higher education

Ideal candidates will have worked in more than one functional area or have meaningful experience within another functional area within Student Affairs as the position requires broad functional knowledge of the division.

Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience

Skills/Abilities:

· Demonstrates dedication to student development and success

· Knowledge of current and developing legal issues and trends in area of expertise.

· Knowledge and understanding of institutional policies and procedures and the regulatory environment within which they operate.

· Strong leadership skills.

· Knowledge of investigation and case management practices.

· Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.

· Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.

· Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills.

· Ability to plan, assess, and evaluate programs.

· Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals and budgets.

· Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and build consensus

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Key Result Areas: .

· Contributions to and support of the goals of the college’s mission, vision and strategic plan.

· Achievement of strategic goals and learning outcomes set by the division and departments within scope of responsibility

· Timely response and intervention in threat and risk assessments.

· Accurate and consistent disciplinary investigation and sanctioning issued among similar cases.

· Successful engagement with students through the conduct process

· Students’ perception of disciplinary process to be fair and respectful.

· The level that the campus community actively engages in reporting disruptive student behaviors and behaviors of concern regarding harm to others and harm to self.

Scope of Responsibility:

The Assistant Dean of Students, guided by research-based best practices, federal and state law, TBR and institutional policy will be responsible for initiating and leading change and innovation through program development focused on student development and success. Issues encountered by the Dean of Students require a high level of creative thinking, analytical skill, assessment, and problem solving to accomplish the area strategic goals and contribute to the college’s mission. Sound functional and technical knowledge within the areas of direct oversight are essential to being effective in this role.

So that appropriate and fair judgments and decisions are made, all disciplinary and behavioral investigations, determinations of the evidence, and finding of fact require a high level of analytical skill. The student conduct determinations require astute knowledge of, strict adherence to, and ability to equitably apply Federal, state and college policies and operating procedures, as well as a high level of interpersonal skills and knowledge of student development theories. Determination of disciplinary sanctions requires a high level of creative thinking, listening and mediation skills. Decisions made by the Assistant Dean of Students may be informed by or lead to the establishment of new institutional precedents.

Nature of Contacts: The Assistant Dean of Students regularly meets with faculty, students, and staff across the institution to collect information, provide guidance on responding to student concerns, investigate allegations of student misconduct, which may include Title IX complaints; negotiate, mediate and resolve conflicts and complaints; conduct behavior risk and threat assessment. Discussions are sensitive. Tact and diplomacy are essential.

Primary regular contacts include the AVP/Dean of Students, Vice President of Student Affairs, Pellissippi State Police; AVP of Enrollment Services; Director of Counseling; Executive Director of Equity and Compliance/Title IX coordinator, academic deans, Executive Director of Tennessee Consortium for International Studies, faculty and staff. The nature of the interactions varies on the situation, but are most often to advise, seek understanding, persuade, and resolve conflicts.

External agencies include: student conduct colleagues at other colleges; mobile crisis units; occasional law enforcement; Tennessee Board of Regents legal counsel.

Physical Demands: Long periods of time spent on the computer documenting cases, authoring written communication, data base entry and report generation. Hearing ability is necessary to effectively interview and investigate misconduct allegations. Ability to see is necessary to observe non-verbal behavior while interviewing/investigating misconduct allegations.

Pay Rate: $64,580 - $81,190/per year. Pay will be determined based on related work experience above required. To be considered in determining pay, all related work experience must be listed on the application.

Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered for a position at Pellissippi State, you must create an on-line application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated using only what is recorded on your application. Work experience that is not listed on the application will not be considered towards compensation. Please note: attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form. Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience. Please note: to scan, upload, or attach documents, a computer and scanner are available at the Hardin Valley Campus Educational Resources Center, if needed.

Pellissippi State Community College is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA employer

If you have any problems or questions please contact Human Resources at Pellissippi State Community College’s Human Resource Office at 865-694-6607 or by email at recruiting@pstcc.edu .

A summary of our benefits can be found at http://www.pstcc.edu/hr/benefits

If you are interested in this position, click on the link to the left to apply.

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