Assistant Dean of Students

About The College of Wooster:

Wooster offers an excellent, comprehensive liberal arts education, culminating in a rigorous senior project, in which each student works one-on-one with a faculty mentor to conceive, organize and complete a significant research project on a topic of the student's own choosing. Through this distinctive program, every Wooster student develops abilities valued by employers and graduate schools alike: independent judgment, analytical ability, creativity, project-management and time-management skills, and strong written and oral communication skills. Founded in 1866, the college enrolls approximately 2,000 students.

The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes: Health, Dental, Retirement, and Tuition Remission.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs this position assists in resolving complaints based on the Student Conduct Code while providing resources and support for all students.

Essential Department Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify College policies and/or Student Conduct Code provisions relevant to a violation.
• Investigates allegations related to Scot Key infractions from the initial report to findings. This includes creating an investigative plan, conducting, and reporting on witness interviews, preparing, and presenting evidence and appropriate supporting documents, and communicating with the parties and their advisors while protecting the neutrality, integrity, and privacy of the investigation.
• Participate in providing education, training, and outreach relating to Scots Key
• Serves as visible resource and support for all students.
• Responds to referrals from faculty, staff, students, and parents. Connects with students who are experiencing concerns and/or crises and serves as consistent case manager to assist student in resolving concerns.
• Responds as part of Dean's office team to student issues, concerns, and crises, as appropriate.
• Serves as a member of the Care Team to plan and provide wrap-around support to students experiencing concerns. Partners with other campus offices on the Care Team to effectively integrate support resources.
• Participates in 24 -hour on call emergency/duty coverage for after-hours emergencies and follow up with appropriate interventions.
• Engages effectively with parents and family of students in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
• Communicates with students, parents, administrators, faculty, alumni, vendors, as appropriate.
• Collaborates with various academic offices, facilities staff, and student affairs colleagues.
• Participates, as appropriate, in college-wide committees.
• Represents the Dean of Students Office and Division of Student Life as requested.
• Provides support to students as they work through Title IX and conduct matters.

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience

• Master's degree in related area preferred. Minimum of five years of progressive Student Affairs' leadership experience.
• Experience providing culturally competent support for underrepresented students as they experience intersecting systems of oppression (e.g., nationalism, racism, ableism, classism, heterosexism, cissexism).
• Extensive knowledge of the challenges facing students from various historically underrepresented and marginalized populations (e.g., International, LGBTQIA students, BIPOC students, immigrant and undocumented students, first-generation limited-income students, students from low-income backgrounds)
• Experience advocating for inclusive policies and practices that address institutional and societal barriers.
• Demonstrated experience centering access, equity, inclusion, and social justice in student services and programs.
• Experience fostering strong relationships with students, staff, faculty, administrators, and alumni.

Additional Information:

The College of Wooster does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, political affiliation, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy, or by state, local, or federal law. All offers of employment are subject to verification of the legal right to work in the United States as required by federal law. The College of Wooster is committed by policy and practice to diversity, equity and inclusion. For more information see our nondiscrimination policy.

Application Instructions:

For highest consideration please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references which includes name, telephone number and email address.