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Assistant Dean of Students - Division of University Life
University of San Francisco
Reporting directly to the Dean of Students, the Assistant Dean is an integral member of the leadership team in the Division of University Life and serves as a generalist in the Office of the Dean of Students. The Assistant Dean is primarily responsible for management of the University©ˆs nonacademic judicial and disciplinary procedures for on-campus and off-campus residents to create and support out-of-classroom learning environments and the full education and development of students into informed, adult citizens. The Assistant Dean supervises a fulltime Coordinator and adjudicates judicial hearings and appeals, interpret University policies, analyze and review response procedures and make protocol decisions when needed. S/he supports the Dean of Students in university-wide projects, retention efforts, student advocacy, training, and leadership development.
Accountability
As a designated member of the Leadership Team in University Life is accountable for:
- Manifesting the Mission, Vision and Values of the University
- Advancing the Division's Mission and Commitments
- Embracing the Divisional Strategic Priorities and supporting other divisional or college priorities as applicable
- Fully participating in issue-driven Divisional meetings once a month
- Identifying problems at the departmental level and implementing solutions
- Evaluating departmental outcomes
- Ensuring departmental/program goal and decisions are consistent with Divisional and University priorities, policies, values, etc.
- Educating the Division and the University on current issues or trends in areas of expertise
As part of the larger staff in University Life, the Assistant Dean collaborates and cooperates across divisions and departments to create a supportive University community which encourages student learning and development in the Jesuit Catholic tradition and commits to:
- Promoting a common good that includes the needs of all students
- Engaging differences in a manner that allows students to learn from the diversity of perspectives, experiences and traditions that exist within the University community
- Providing experiences that challenge students to develop spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically, socially, culturally and morally in order to prepare them to contribute to the University community
- Drawing out the leadership qualities inherent in every individual, and to providing opportunities for students to apply knowledge and skills
- Creating an environment that supports a socially responsible way of being together in community
- Recognizing and celebrating the achievements and contributions of all students
Essential Job Responsibilities :
A. Leadership/Management/Administration
- Administer all aspects of the nonacademic student judicial process. Investigate and resolve student-related complaints referred to the Dean of Students, conduct and document investigations, advise students of their rights and responsibilities, serve as a Hearing Officer for cases not adjudicated through a formal disciplinary hearing, coordinate all details associated with formal disciplinary hearings, process appeals and follow up on sanctions.
- Provide leadership and coordinate efforts for the University Life Crisis Management/Incident Response Team. Serve as an on-call resource for Public Safety when necessary. Share on-call weekend responsibility with the Dean of Students and the Associate Dean for Student Development.
- Oversee student life policies and procedures, particularly those pertaining to student conduct.
- Respond to and develop positive relationships with families, students, and other external constituents related to a myriad of student issues.
- Supervise and evaluate the Coordinator of Judicial Affairs and support the judicial process in the Office of Residence Life.
- Coordinate processes for and train the Disciplinary Hearing Committee and Administrative Hearing Officers.
- Develop and maintain a division-wide student judicial database system accessible to critical departments such as Public Safety, Dean of Students and Residence Life.
- Develop and coordinate a comprehensive response protocol for student sexual assault and sexual harassment cases.
- Assist in the development, review and interpretation of University policies and procedures, especially pertaining to student freedoms and responsibilities, nonacademic student conduct and discipline, student privacy and parental notification.
- Partner with key university departments such as the Human Resources, Legal Counsel, Counseling Center, Health Promotion and Services, Student Activities, Public Safety, and Residence Life to ensure comprehensive success strategies for students.
- Assist in the coordination of the University-wide Orientation Program.
- Conduct trainings, workshops, and seminars on topics related to student success.
- Serve as the editor-in-chief of the Fogcutter Student Handbook. Create and edit publications related to student conduct issues, as directed.
- Collaborate with the Colleges and Schools on educating students on issues of academic dishonesty.
- Create learning outcomes and an assessment plan for student judicial programs.
- Represent the Dean of Students at University events, programs, trainings, and meetings as needed.
- Participate on or chair committees as requested.
Other Job Responsibilities :
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dean or Vice President.
Requirements :
Masters degree in higher education administration, college student services administration, legal affairs or related field required. A demonstrated interest in and commitment to, the Jesuit mission of the institution. A minimum of 5 years of related experience in judicial affairs and/or student affairs in a higher education environment. Strong demonstrated skills in conflict resolution, counseling, student advocacy, problem solving, and project development. The candidate must possess strong analytic, written and oral communication skills, able to formulate strategic plans, and work in an independently and proactive manner. Experience preferred in working effectively with diverse college student populations within an urban, multicultural environment. Willing to participate in evening and weekend activities and programs.
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