Assistant Dean of Student Affairs

Reading Area Community College; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Area Community College seeks an Assistant Dean of Student Affairs to provide leadership over the student conduct process, with emphasis on education, equity, and student success. The role supports a diverse student body, including adult learners and first-generation students, ensuring fair and accessible conduct processes aligned with the college mission.

The position reports to the Dean, supervises the Director of Student Life, and collaborates with academic affairs, campus safety, and

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in higher education or related field.
• Minimum of three years experience in Student Affairs in a higher education setting.
• Minimum of one year working with student conduct issues.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Community College experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague or other administrative software a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the student conduct process from intake through resolution, connecting students to support services.
• Maintain confidential records in compliance with FERPA and other regulations.
• Develop workshops on academic integrity, conflict resolution, and classroom behavior.
• Coordinate CARE team bi-weekly meetings and oversee related programs.
• Supervise the Director of Student Life and assess programs for student engagement and retention.

Education

Master’s Degree in higher education or related field

Experience in Student Affairs (3+ years)

Experience with student conduct issues (1+ year)

Supervisory experience (preferred)

Community college experience (preferred)

Ellucian Colleague or similar software knowledge (plus)

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Job description

Background Check

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Job Details

Title:Assistant Dean of Student AffairsAnnounce date:09/30/2026Apply by date:10/13/2026Application status:Accepting ApplicationsPosition type: Full-timeSalary:$60,000 - $75,000 per year

Specific work hours to be agreed upon by the supervisor and employee prior to the onset of employment.

Summary

The Assistant Dean for Student Affairs provides leadership and oversight of the student conduct process, emphasizing education, equity, and student success. This role supports a diverse student body—often including adult learners, part-time students, and first-generation students—by ensuring conduct processes are fair, accessible, and aligned with the community college mission.

Year One Critical Success Factors

• Oversee the student conduct process for alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct, with an emphasis on education and behavior change.
• Review incident reports (e.g., classroom disruptions, academic dishonesty, behavioral concerns) and determine appropriate sanctions.
• Adjudicate cases using Maxient while ensuring due process while minimizing unnecessary barriers for students balancing work, family, and school.

Travel Requirements

Limited local travel on occasion. Must have ready access to transportation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage the student conduct process from intake through resolution, including sanctions and follow-up. Use a case management approach that connects students to support services (advising, counseling, basic needs resources). Promote accountability while supporting student persistence and retention.
2. Maintain accurate, confidential records in compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act).
3. Develop workshops or interventions on topics such as academic integrity, conflict resolution, and classroom behavior.
4. Review and update Care Team response manual and conduct policies to ensure clarity, accessibility, and alignment with the college mission and values.
5. Work closely with academic affairs, campus safety, disability services, and advising. Serve as a resource for faculty and staff managing behavioral concerns.
6. Coordinate the CARE team bi-weekly meetings.
7. Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services aimed at enhancing student engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
8. Maintain the student reporting software (Maxient) to monitor behavioral and disciplinary referrals.
9. Provide training for faculty, staff, and students on the use and purpose of the Care Team and the student reporting system.
10. Collaborate with Campus Safety and Security in managing student conduct issues. Attend regular meetings with campus security staff.
11. Supervise the Director of Student Life. Oversee the assessment of programs and events to determine programming needs of students. Make recommendations for program improvements including student utilization of activities.
12. Oversee the development of a student leadership program that enhances the co-curricular experience of student clubs and organizations.
13. Approve administrative contracts and payroll for club advisors. Review club advisor end of semester reports.
14. Provide oversight of the Food Pantry. Hire and train staff that can provide case management to students. Oversee community partnerships with food supplies and other agencies that can provide support to students. Explore new partnerships that can provide necessary support to students. Supervise all food pantry staff.
15. Ensure that the College is in compliance with HEOA which includes updating the Student Handbook, Student Code of Conduct, and other policies that fall under the Student Affairs area.
16. Assist the Dean in planning, coordinating, and overseeing of the annual commencement ceremony and the working groups that support the event.
17. Serve on the College’s Institutional Planning Committee, Emergency Response Team, and the Campus Life Committee.
18. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise full-time, regular part-time and other part-time employees assigned to the position. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with College policies, Collective Bargaining Agreements and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, and taking corrective action with employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Required

1. Master’s Degree in higher education or a related field
2. Minimum of three years experience in an area of Student Affairs in a higher education setting
3. Minimum of one year working with student conduct issues

Preferred

1. Community College experience
2. Supervisory experience

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Self-motivated
2. Ability to function productively and independently
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish positive working relationships
4. Excellent leadership/management skills
5. Ability to work collaboratively with members of the executive team, senior management team and other segments of the College community

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Internet skills. Knowledge of Ellucian Colleague or other administrative software a plus.

Communication Skills

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts and create and manage budgets. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, to sit and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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