Assistant Dean of Students: Student Life & Wellbeing Leader

College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University; Saint Joseph (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Leave

Life Insurance

Tuition Remission

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University invites applications for a full-time, benefit-eligible Assistant Dean of Students at Saint John’s University. The role provides leadership in shaping the residential student life, oversees conduct, and promotes wellbeing grounded in Benedictine values, working closely with CSB to coordinate student support across campuses.

The successful candidate will bring a master’s degree, several years in student affairs, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Educational Leadership, or related field.
• Three years of post‑graduate professional experience in a director‑level role in student affairs or a related field.
• Experience in residential life and housing with staff development and leadership is preferred.
• Knowledge of or experience supporting men’s development, engagement, and leadership.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
• Experience with student conduct processes and conduct management software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student conduct and care processes and coordinate follow‑up actions.
• Serve as a conduct officer, adjudicating cases and assigning developmental sanctions as appropriate.
• Co‑chair the Student Support Team and coordinate care response, follow‑up, and referral to appropriate resources.
• Maintain the conduct and care databases, track cases, outcomes, and sanctions.
• Prepare and analyze statistical reports to identify trends and inform recommendations; complete annual conduct and care reports.
• Recruit, train, and advise the Student Conduct Board.
• Develop and deliver training for conduct officers, appeal officers, and residential life staff on policies, procedures, and reporting protocols.
• Design and facilitate educational programs focused on student development, including ethical development, conflict resolution, and behavioral expectations.
• Provide guidance on open cases and sanctions to the Dean of Students, Director of Residential Life, and other housing staff.
• Collaborate with the CSB Assistant Dean of Students to develop and implement curricular models for student conduct and care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in College Student Personnel, Educational Leadership, or related field

Tools

Student conduct software

Job description

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University invites applications for a full-time, benefit-eligible Assistant Dean of Students at Saint John’s University. The role provides leadership in shaping the residential student life, oversees conduct, and promotes wellbeing grounded in Benedictine values, working closely with CSB to coordinate student support across campuses.

The successful candidate will bring a master’s degree, several years in student affairs, and a commitment to