Associate Dean and Associate Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards

brown; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University seeks an Associate Dean and Associate Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards to guide investigations, case administration, and restorative justice initiatives. You will support senior leadership and drive key priorities within the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards.

The role requires a Master’s degree and 7+ years of leadership in higher education, with strong collaborative and crisis-management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Education, Social Work, or related higher education discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership at an educational institution; residential college or university preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in Student Conduct, with experience in alternative resolution processes preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and families through student conduct procedures.
• Experience in managing crises effectively and collaboratively.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assignment, management, supervision, and approval of investigations and case administration.
• Manage supervision of alternative resolution processes, including Restorative Justice initiatives.
• Support the Director and Senior Associate Dean in setting office priorities.
• Collaborate with students, families, and colleagues to provide guidance throughout conduct procedures.
• Lead crisis management and ensure timely, principled decision-making.

Education

Master's degree in Student Affairs, Education, Social Work, or related higher education discipline

Tools

Institutional databases

Job description

The Associate Dean and Associate Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards serves as an integral member of the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards, supporting the Senior Associate Dean and Director and contributing to the overall direction and priorities of the office. The Associate Dean is responsible for: the assignment, management, supervision, and approval of all investigations and case administration through the student conduct system; and the management and supervision of all alternative processes of resolution or adjudication through the office, such as the advancement of Restorative Justice into the office's practices . The Associate Dean will also work on other initiatives as directed by the Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards.

Job Qualifications

• Master's degree in Student Affairs, Education, Social Work, or other discipline related to higher education required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership at an educational institution required, residential college or university preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in Student Conduct, with experience in alternative resolution processes preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, and families and to provide advice and support undergraduate, graduate, and medical students through student conduct procedures.
• Experience in managing crises effectively and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet tight timelines within a task-based and project management framework.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to negotiate with peers and superiors to ensure work is completed.
• Organized and capable of tracking, managing, and resolving issues on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self-motivating, professional, flexible, comfortable with ambiguity in a diverse organizational environment.
• Sound judgment and the ability to make difficult and timely decisions with integrity.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to utilize technology and institutional databases in the documentation of records and support of students.
• Flexibility to evolve with a dynamic student affairs environment.

Background Check: All offers of employment are contingent upon a successful criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Benefits of Working at Brown

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown .

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-09-10

Job Posting Title:

Associate Dean and Associate Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards

Department:

Student Conduct & Community Standards

Grade:

Grade 12

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type :

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines:

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.

Visa Eligibility:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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EEO Statement:

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