Associate Dean of Students

Job Title: Associate Dean of Students Salary/Grade:

 $80000 - $86000

Hours Per Week:

40

Job Summary:

 

The Associate Dean of Students serves in a key leadership role in the Office of the Dean of Students. The Associate Dean of Students will provide support and resources to a diverse range of students facing crises or issues of well-being; consult and provide guidance for faculty and staff handling issues impacting student success; represent the Office of the Dean of Students at campus events; and serve in an on-call duty rotation. They are responsible for coordinating all aspects of alternative dispute resolution; which includes, but is not limited to Title IX informal resolution, student related bias incident reports, and student-involved interpersonal conflict. This includes maintaining sound policies and practices that are compliant with relevant laws and guidance documents, and informing senior administration of critical incidents. The Associate Dean of Students will supervise the Assistant Dean of Students/Deputy Title IX Coordinator and provide oversight for Title IX compliance. Lastly, the Associate Dean of Students is responsible for assisting the Associate Vice President/Dean in administering the day-to-day affairs of the Office of the Dean of Students and will serve in the Dean’s stead when needed.

 

Duties/Physical Demands:

• Develop, coordinate, and facilitate all aspects of an alternative dispute resolution student-facing program at Miami University (Title IX informal resolution, student related bias incident reports, and student-involved interpersonal conflict); this includes program promotion, trainings, and assessment.
• Supervise the Assistant Dean of Students/Title IX Deputy Coordinator to ensure seamless and compliant activation of student Title IX services.
• Serve as the AVP/Dean of Student’s “Chief of Staff”; e.g. coordinating Office of the Dean of Students outreach, student success, and communication efforts, overseeing the allocation of Student Life special events funding, etc.
• Proactively meet with students to address concerns and advocate for and amplify student initiatives.
• Conduct summary suspension meetings for non-Title IX conduct violations.
• Serve in an on-call duty rotation for crisis response.
• Regularly hold student office hours/drop in hours across campus.
• Contribute data and descriptive program information for the Office of the DOS’s annual report and other assessment as required.
• Serve on divisional and institutional committees as assigned by the AVP/DOS.
• Maintain active participation and engagement in relevant student affairs professional associations.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling, social work, or another appropriate field of graduate study.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in higher education.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed. Ability to work on call hours.

 

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working within a division of student affairs, specifically an Office of the Dean of Students.
• Experience with providing administrative oversight and supervision.
• On-call crisis response experience.
• Documented record of initiating proactive strategies that enhance retention and contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant laws such as Title IX, Clery Act, Campus Sexual Violence Elimination (Campus SaVE) Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, crisis response, and conflict management skills.
• A demonstrated understanding of conduct and alternative dispute resolution (mediation, restorative justice, and/or facilitated dialogue) processes.

 

    Special Instructions to Applicants:

Resume, Cover letter and three professional references.

 

Diversity Statement:

Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.

For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

EO/AA Statement/Clery Act: Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.   As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223. Labor Law Posters for Applicants: Miami University is committed to providing up-to-date information from the Department of Labor to our applicants for employment. Here, you will find links to the current information regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).     Benefits Eligible:

Yes