Dean of Humanities jobs in Evansville, IN

Title:Assistant Dean of Students

Division: Student Affairs

Department: Dean of Students

FLSA Status:Exempt

Salary Range:Annual Salary starting at $74,000

EEO Job Group:1.2 E1

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications forAsst Dean of Students.

The Assistant Dean of Students plays a critical role in supporting the function of the Dean of Students Office (DOSO) within the University community. Working closely with faculty and staff from across the University, the Assistant Dean of Students serves as an advocate for students and a representative for the Dean of Students Office on various University committees. This position serves as the primary conduct officer in the Dean of Students Office. The Assistant Dean of Students works closely with key academic and student affairs departments, collaborating broadly across the University and with community partners on all matters affecting the student experience.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the University's Campus Action Response and Engagement (CARE) Team and coordinate departmental response. With input from the Dean of Students, manages commuter student issues and/or high-level CARE and conduct cases.
  
  
• Serve as a University Conduct Officer. Serve as an appellate as needed.
  
  
• Assist the Dean of Students in the management and evaluation of the student conduct process. This includes University Hearing Board as appropriate and needed.
  
  
• Serve as lead manager in triaging student crises/emergencies using a working knowledge of student physical and mental health needs and issues.
  
  
• Collaborate with the University's Housing and Residence Life, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and Public Safety office regarding student conduct and safety issues.
  
  
• Works closely with Disability Resources and the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs to provide support for students.
  
  
• Serves as on-site system administrator of the Maxient student conduct software.
  
  
• Support and provide assistance to the University in formulating and maintaining conduct policies and procedures. Work with colleagues to update documents such as the Code of Student Behavior, Title IX policy, Clery and other policies/documents.
  
  
• In collaboration the Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Outreach, develop and supervise the application of the educational sanctions as they relate to the conduct process.
  
  
• Coordinate the creation of new sanctions working closely with the Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Outreach. Consult as needed with the Dean of Students, Director of Housing and Residence Life and the Vice President of Student Affairs as needed.
  
  
• Develop and implement methods to educate the university community of expectations and consequences for violations, regarding Student Rights and Responsibilities: A Code of Student Behavior.
  
  
• Serve as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator working closely with the Title IX Coordinator in the Institutional Equity Office and other deputies to support students through the Title IX process.
  
  
• Represent the Dean of Students in his/her absence.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students.

Required Knowledge and Skills

The successful candidate will bring a broad range of experience to enhance the continued development and success of the Dean of Students Office in serving students and the university community. The Assistant Dean will be a collaborative, energetic, relationship-oriented professional with experience cultivating a sense of community. The University seeks individuals who have outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a dedicated student focus. S/he will have a working knowledge of University policies, conduct systems, and assessment as well as behavioral intervention, threat assessment and case management for students in distress, and will maintain current knowledge of state and federal policy issues.

• Master's degree in student affairs, student personnel or related field required.
  
  
• Three years post masters professional experience and significant experience with university conduct services with some exposure to housing and university policies and procedures is required.
  
  
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
  
  
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
  
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and a strong familiarity with current legal issues impacting higher education.
  
  
• Experience with computers, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email software, and the ability to learn and effectively utilize conduct software programs.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• A doctorate or terminal degree is preferred.

About USI

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for thisposition include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 11% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Vacation and sick time
• Holiday pay
• Free access to Recreation, Fitness & Wellness Center.
• Access to on-campus University Health Center and Dental Hygiene Clinic.

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit .

• Resume
• Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts required at a later date)

Search Committee Chair:

If you have questions about the open position, please contact Mrs. Pam Hopson, search committee chair, at pfhopson@usi.edu.

Best Consideration Date:

For best consideration, please submit materials before December 7, 2023.

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is anEEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.