Associate Dean of Student Development

Elizabeth City State University

Elizabeth (NJ)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A public university is seeking an Associate Dean of Student Development to manage student conduct and advocate for a diverse student body. This role involves overseeing critical support programs and collaborating with faculty and staff. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree and experience in student conflict resolution, legal compliance, and educational leadership. Applicants should demonstrate strong critical thinking and communication skills within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Master's degree required for the position.
Experience in student conflict resolution is necessary.
Familiarity with compliance issues such as Title IX and FERPA is preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee community standards and student conduct processes.
Collaborate on programming and events for student support.
Support the Dean of Students in crisis management.

Skills

Training and teaching experience

Conflict resolution

Diversity and inclusion advocacy

Critical thinking

Oral and written communication

Education

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Maxient

Advocate software

Job description

Overview

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section. • If you answer the supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers.

Posting Summary

Position Number: 6086-0000-0000-714

Classification Title: Associate Dean of Student Development

Working Title: Associate Dean of Student Development

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Division of Student Affairs fosters student growth and development. The Division of Student Affairs aids, directs and informs students about services and programs that will expand students’ educational experiences and prepare them for diverse lives in local and global communities. The Division of Student Affairs is responsible for many of the outside the classroom/off campus aspects of student life at ECSU, including student engagement and leadership; career services; student disability services, residential life; student activities; community standards; special programs and services; student health & counseling services and career services.

Description of Work

The Associate Dean of Students is a resource, advocate, and liaison for a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, parents/families, and community partners that support and contribute to student resiliency and success at Elizabeth City State University. This position oversees the management and operations of the university’s Office of Community Standards and supports campus-wide programming, and events related to critical student support. The Associate Dean of Student Development is responsible for administering the Student Conduct process, and collaborating on complex case management. This position is highly collaborative and plays an active role in non-clinical behavior modification, ethics, and decision making-model implementation, as well as implementing both long and short-term response plans. This position stands in on behalf of the Dean of Student, as needed, for emergency fund management, guidance for CARE team activities, and the Student Affairs on-call student crisis/emergency team and is designated as a Campus Security Authority and Responsible Employee. This position reports directly to the Assistant Vice Chancellor/ Dean of Students, works collaboratively with the Assistant Dean of Communal Engagement and designated leadership overseeing residential education program, and student success within the residence halls.

Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position

Possess the ability to articulate the role that community standards and student conduct have in supporting retention and the overall academic mission of the university.
Demonstrated experience with training and teaching young adults and non-traditional students; experience with program and leadership-skill development, preferred. This includes preference for those who have trained graduate assistants and other para-professionals.
Possess the ability to understand the University environment, work collaboratively on and off-campus partners, and build and sustain relationships with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, parents/ families, and community partners to address a wide array of situations.
Possess the ability to navigate sensitive situations with diplomacy while exercising excellent judgment that is congruent with federal, state, and university policy.
Possess current knowledge and experience applying best practices and appropriate legal/procedural regulations related to addressing students of concern.
Possess superior critical thinking, organization, and oral and written communication skills with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
Possess knowledge of the FERPA, HIPAA, Title II, Title IX, VAWA, and other applicable federal/state guidelines and laws that affect the practice of student support and advocacy that may influence community standard outcomes.
Demonstrate innovation in serving similar communities as that served by Elizabeth City State University and that of the Elizabeth City community.
Working knowledge of Maxient, Advocate software or similar enterprise systems preferred.

Minimum Training and Experience

A master’s degree in related field required. Experience in assisting students in resolving conflicts, or previous experience work in restorative education/restorative justice, or work within the judicial system, student conduct, or overseeing a student appeals/complaint process. Preference will be given to professionals with higher education leadership experience. Knowledge and familiarity in Title IX, FERPA, Clery and other key compliance issues, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation

Management Preferences

Position Recruitment Range

Position Category

Position Category Staff

Position Status

Position Status Permanent Full Time

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Posting Number

Posting Number EHRA00582P

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 03/27/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant

EHRA OSHR Statement

This position is Exempt from the State Human Resources Act.

AA/EEO Statement

Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Eligibility for Employment

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Elizabeth City State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Elizabeth City State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

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