Assistant Dean of Students, Community Standards & Integrity

Inside Higher Ed; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,087 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in California is seeking an Assistant Dean of Students for its Office of Community Standards. The candidate will manage the student conduct process, ensuring integrity and accountability within the community. Responsibilities include conducting investigations into policy violations, advising on rights, and managing complex cases. The ideal applicant has a Bachelor's degree, five years of relevant experience, and exemplary communication and analytical skills. This position offers a hybrid working schedule and a competitive salary range of $105,087 – $110,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple ongoing cases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations of policy violations.
• Advise students, faculty, and staff on rights in conduct process.
• Manage a large caseload of academic integrity cases.

Skills

Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple ongoing, complex caseloads

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to build relationships and collaborate

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse constituencies

Education

Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience

Law or other graduate degree (preferred)

Tools

Relevant computer systems/technology experience

Job description

A prestigious academic institution in California is seeking an Assistant Dean of Students for its Office of Community Standards. The candidate will manage the student conduct process, ensuring integrity and accountability within the community. Responsibilities include conducting investigations into policy violations, advising on rights, and managing complex cases. The ideal applicant has a Bachelor's degree, five years of relevant experience, and exemplary communication and analytical skills. This position offers a hybrid working schedule and a competitive salary range of $105,087 – $110,000 per annum.