Associate Dean of Community Standards

Associate Dean of Community Standards

The Associate Dean for Community Standards will oversee a team responsible for a comprehensive response to student behavior that includes attending both to the individual student and the potential impact on the community. This includes a regular review of policy and protocol, working with campus partners to arrive at caring solutions and facilitating campus-wide interventions as part of high-level case management.

Reporting to the Associate Vice Provost and Dean of Students, the portfolio of the area includes student conduct, case management, conflict resolution and proactive education. In addition to this work, the Associate Dean will work collaboratively with campus partners, forming a clear connection between threat assessment, care, and behavioral intervention. This inaugural role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to lead a new team, creating norms and developmental outcomes across functional areas.

Responsibilities Include:

Develop, implement, and coordinate the enforcement of policies related to student conduct, conflict resolution, and crisis management.
Ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.
Oversee case management processes, ensuring appropriate and timely support for students in distress or experiencing crises.
Actively participate in the university’s threat and behavioral assessment processes, including intervention and follow-up strategies. Specifically, representing Student Affairs on the Treat Assessment Team and leading a complimentary Behavioral Intervention Team.
Develop and deliver training for staff, faculty, and students on conflict resolution, behavioral threat management, and community standards.
Serve as a liaison between Student Affairs and campus partners, including Public Safety, Office of Equity Diversity, and Inclusion (TIX and civil rights), and various academic units.
Provide leadership in promoting restorative justice and alternative dispute resolution approaches.
Monitor and analyze trends related to student conduct, behavioral issues, and conflict resolution.
Prepare and present reports to university leadership on departmental outcomes and initiatives.

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Advances the University’s goals of student success and retention through leadership, direction, and strategic management of programs enhancing student engagement outside the classroom. Acts as primary liaison with academic units regarding development of strategic University initiatives. Ensures the safety and accountability of student organizations.

Advances the University’s goals of student success and retention through leadership, direction, and strategic management of programs enhancing student engagement outside the classroom. Acts as primary liaison with academic units regarding development of strategic University initiatives. Ensures the safety and accountability of student organizations.

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.