Director, Campus Support & Intervention

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah seeks a highly motivated, student-centered Director for Campus Support & Intervention. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students, the Director will supervise student support systems, provide leadership and training, and ensure adherence to best practices in student support on campus.

The role includes chairing the Behavioral Intervention Team, cross-departmental leadership, and collaboration with the ODOS team to create compliant and effective processes for student

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for one year of related work experience)
• 8 years of progressively more responsible management experience
• Demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communications skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, administer and revise departmental policies and procedures for student support and intervention
• Maintain student support records in compliance with Federal laws and University policies
• Serve as chair of the Behavioral Intervention Team with administrative units
• Oversee communication with students, faculty, staff, parents, attorneys and others on student support matters
• Provide consultation for students with problems or concerns (e.g., sexual assault, stalking, harassment)
• Provide after-hours on-call support for ODOS/ORL department response team during emergencies
• Direct student programming and learning outcomes related to student support and intervention
• Develop, implement and analyze assessment initiatives to foster student success and well-being

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related area

Tools

Advocate (case management software)

Job description

Details

Open Date 09/09/2026

Requisition Number PRN46166B

Job Title Director, Student Services

Working Title Director, Campus Support & Intervention

Career Progression Track G

Track Level

FLSA Code Executive

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday through Friday, 8a-5p; In person with occasional nights and weekends

• This is not a hybrid role, nor eligible to be classified as a role for telecommuting

VP Area President

Department 02337 - Campus Support & Intervention

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $92,250

Close Date 12/09/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 09/30/2026

Job Summary

Through the Division of Student Affairs, the University of Utah provides an array of services and programs to help students benefit from their educational programs, and to help the University carry out its mission of research, teaching, and service. Within the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of the Dean of Students is committed to promoting a caring and safe community that increases our students’ abilities to learn and make healthy choices. We promote inclusiveness, support the success and growth of all students, and enrich the student experience. We prepare students to reflect on their behavior, to think critically, practice skills, and clarify values – all of which they can use throughout their lifetimes. The Campus Support & Intervention Team focuses on behavioral intervention and supports the emotional, physical, and social well-being of students within the campus community.

The University of Utah seeks a highly motivated, student-centered, and dedicated professional to serve as the Director for Campus Support & Intervention. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students, the Director is responsible for supervising and managing the student support systems by providing a philosophical, developmental, and educational context for student support and intervention on campus. The Director must strategically lead these programs, balancing the needs of individual students with the needs of the community. This position is responsible for providing leadership, training, support and guidance to members of the campus community. The Director will provide support in addressing student support, well-being, and success. Additionally, the Director will serve as the chair of the Behavioral Intervention Team. The Director will provide cross-departmental leadership to ensure that student support processes are being appropriately applied, monitored, and reviewed, while also providing trainings on the student support process for campus community members. The Director will work with the ODOS team and other campus stakeholders to create processes that adhere to national best practice standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, administration and revision process (as appropriate) of departmental policies and procedures and student support and intervention policies and processes consistent with University community standards and professional best practices.
• Maintains student support records in accordance with all Federal laws and University policies and monitors and ensures compliance with Federal and State laws including the Clery Act, Title IX, and Drug Free Schools.
• Serves as the chair of the University’s Behavioral Intervention Team with administrative units to address and resolve issues including threat assessment strategies.
• Oversees communication with students, faculty, staff, parents, attorneys, and others regarding student support matters.
• Provides consultation for students with problems, questions, and/or concerns regarding sexual assault, stalking situations, physical assault, harassment, problems with faculty and staff, etc.
• Serve as after business hour support for on-call staff through the AD on-call rotation, as part of the ODOS / ORL department response team in the case of an emergency. Thorough response to critical inquiries or needs from families, students, staff, faculty, alumni, and other campus constituents is an expectation along with knowledge of legal issues pertinent to housing and residence life.
• Directs student programming and learning outcomes in the area of student support and intervention designed to improve student development while achieving institutional objectives.
• Develops, implements and analyses assessment initiatives that foster student success and well-being.
• Provides educational programming and outreach for the University community including during new student orientation as well as residence life trainings.
• Prepares/oversees the preparation of departmental publications, statistical and periodic reports.
• Represents the Office of the Dean of Students on University-wide and Divisional committees as well as University and external agencies as appropriate (e.g. SafeUT).
• Supervises the Associate Directors for Campus Support & Intervention and provides additional support and supervision for the entire Campus Support & Intervention team including: Case Managers and Resident Outreach Coordinators
• Represents the Office of the Dean of Students in emergency housing protocols with Sunnyside Apartments.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for one years of related work experience)
• 8 years of progressively more responsible management experience
• Demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communications skills required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Department-Specific Qualifications

• Evidence of progressive leadership in student affairs
• Knowledge of and experience with federal, state, and local law and regulations pertaining to students such as the Clery Act, FERPA , and Title IX
• Strong Interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
• Able to exercise sound decision-making and judgement
• Strong problem solving and oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and to contribute to a welcoming and respectful environment
• Computer literacy

Preferences

• Master’s degree in student affairs/higher education administration, law, or related field.
• Knowledge of and experience with nationally recognized best practices in student support administration, including strategic planning and assessment
• Demonstrated record of career progression in student support administration or case management
• Supervisory experience
• Knowledge of strategic planning and student learning outcomes
• Familiarity with Advocate, the student support and accountability software database or experience with other student case management databases.
• Experience leading or serving on a Behavioral Intervention Team or Threat Assessment group at a campus-wide level
• Experience or working knowledge of residence life or housing environments

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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