Assistant Dean of Students

XU01 Xavier University; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Job summary

Xavier University seeks an Assistant Dean of Students to lead the student conduct process in alignment with the Jesuit Catholic tradition. You will advise, train, and evaluate conduct panels, investigate cases, and report data trends to campus constituents, ensuring a safe and just campus community.

The role partners with General Counsel, Chief Title IX Officer, and campus police to implement prevention programs and manage high‑level issues, including DFSCA, Clery Act, and FERPA compliance.

Qualifications

• Leadership and oversight of student conduct processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direct oversight of all aspects of the student conduct process, including hearings, sanctions, and records.
• Supervise and train staff and committees involved in student conduct.
• Oversee leave of absence process for high‑level cases with legal compliance.
• Collaborate on prevention programs addressing high‑risk behaviors and ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
• Coordinate training and assessments related to student integrity and care services.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Policy compliance

Data reporting

Education

Master’s degree in higher education administration

Job description

Current Xavier University employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday Assistant Dean of Students The Assistant Dean of Students provides institutional leadership for the University's student conduct processes, including direct oversight and management of all procedures, policies, and prevention initiatives related to student integrity and community expectations.

This role is responsible for all aspects of the student conduct process—advising, training, and evaluating conduct and appeal panels; investigating significant allegations of student misconduct; facilitating high-level student conduct hearings; and reporting data trends to campus constituents as permitted by law.

The Assistant Dean collaborates with key campus partners, including the Office of the General Counsel, the Chief Title IX Officer, and the Chief of Police, to develop and implement proactive, preventative programs and to manage high-level issues that impact community safety and University liability in the Jesuit Catholic tradition.

Job Responsibilities

• 1. Provide leadership and direct oversight of all aspects of the student conduct process, including serving as an Administrative Conduct Officer, hearing cases at the highest level of student misconduct (including Title IX, bias, hazing, harassment, alcohol and other drug, and harm to self or others); coordinating conduct hearings, sanctions, and mandates; investigating and resolving student complaints related to the Student Handbook; serving as coordinator/advisor to the University Conduct Board; maintaining the Student Handbook; serving as primary Maxient administrator; managing the University’s Drug Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) responsibilities; completing disciplinary records requests; overseeing departmental administrative functions including budget management and student learning outcomes; and collaborating with campus partners to manage high-level issues impacting community safety and University liability.
• 2. Provide supervision and guidance to those who work within or support the student conduct process, including indirect supervision of the 5 Hall Directors (serving as the primary point of conduct‑related responsibilities); oversight for the Student Rights Representative and Student Conduct Liaison; recruiting, selecting, and training the University Conduct Board and Integritas Advisors; facilitating annual training for Residence Life staff ( Hall Directors and Resident Assistants); and facilitating training for other members of the community on an as‑needed basis.
• 3. Provide leadership and oversight of the mandatory leave of absence process, particularly for high‑level cases, ensuring a fair and transparent process for students, and working closely with the Office of the General Counsel to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and policies.
• 4. Collaborate with campus partners to develop and implement prevention programming/social norm campaigns regarding high‑risk alcohol and other drug use, hazing, and other behavioral issues to further a climate of integrity, respect, and productive community engagement; oversee facilitation of campus‑based training to support compliance with state and federal laws (including Collin’s Law and DFSCA), the Clery Act, and FERPA.
• 5. Oversee the facilitation of campus‑based training and coordination to support compliance with the Clery Act, FERPA, and other state and federal mandates; develop and implement student learning outcome assessment for the Dean of Students area, including Student Integrity and Care & Support Services.

Job Requirements

Master’s degree in higher education administration or a related field 5–10 years of relevant experience, including a minimum of 5 years of progressive responsibility for the direct implementation of student conduct interventions in a college or university environment

Review of applications will start on November 2, 2026 and applications will be accepted until the position closes at the University’s discretion.

Candidates selected for the final stages of the interview process will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three professional references.

Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts.

Guided by our mission and values, we welcome and support members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences. We unreservedly commit to open and free inquiry, deliberately seek out multiple perspectives, and create a campus where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Our campus is located in the vibrant and thriving city of Cincinnati, which has an array of neighborhoods and activities to suit many interests.

Benefits

Xavier University offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and employment class:

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long‑term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.

Thank you for your interest in joining our university community.

At Xavier University, we are more than an academic institution — we are a mission-driven community grounded in the Ignatian tradition. Our values of reflection, service, and the pursuit of justice inspire everything we do, from our teaching and research to the way we treat one another.

We believe in the power of collaboration, and we cultivate an environment where every voice is valued and diverse perspectives enrich our shared work. Our faculty, staff, and students form a vibrant, inclusive community united by a commitment to excellence, compassion, and a greater good.

Whether you’re applying for your first role in higher education or bringing years of experience, we invite you to explore how your journey might align with ours. Come be a part of something meaningful.