Associate Dean of Student Development

Elizabeth City State University; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public university in North Carolina is seeking an Associate Dean of Student Development to oversee the student conduct process and support diverse student populations. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and experience in conflict resolution and restorative justice. Responsibilities include managing community standards, implementing decision-making models, and acting as a liaison among students, faculty, and community partners. A strong emphasis on relationship building and critical thinking is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting students in resolving conflicts.
• Experience in restorative education/restorative justice.
• Familiarity with Title IX, FERPA, Clery compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as a resource and advocate for students.
• Oversee management of Office of Community Standards.
• Implement behavior modification and decision-making models.
• Serve as Campus Security Authority and Responsible Employee and assist with CARE team activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Organization

Oral and written communication skills

Diplomacy

Relationship building

Critical thinking & communication

Software knowledge

Education

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Maxient

Advocate software

Job description

Posting Details

• Position Number: 6086-0000-0000-714
• Classification Title: Associate Dean of Student Development
• Working Title: Associate Dean of Student Development
• Division: Student Affairs
• Department/Unit: Student Affairs
• Section: Student Affairs (section)
• 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

• 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 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.

Position Details

• Position Category: Staff
• Position Status: Permanent Full Time
• FLSA: Exempt

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: EHRA00582P
• Job Open Date: 03/27/2026
• Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
• Special Instructions to Applicant: * 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.
• 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.
• Background Check Statement: 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. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. ECSU is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. ECSU 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.
• Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.ecsu.edu/postings/7591