What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Dean of Community Standards position at University of Pittsburgh?
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.
Student Affairs
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.
Please include a list of at least three references when submitting your application.
Essential Functions
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.
Physical Effort
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.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Director - Student Engagement
Job Family
Academic & Student Services
Job Sub-Family
Student Services
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
7
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
No
Additional Details About Required Licensure/Certification
Preferred qualifications for the position include a Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as higher education, student affairs, or counseling, or a Juris Doctor (JD). Additionally, active involvement in the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) or a similar national organization focused on student conduct and higher education is highly desirable.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with the option to work remotely 2 or more days a week
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range
$115,000 - 140,000
Relocation Offered
Yes
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents
Resume, Cover Letter, Other (review job description for more details)
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
Student Affairs
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.
Please include a list of at least three references when submitting your application.
Essential Functions
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.
Physical Effort
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.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Director - Student Engagement
Job Family
Academic & Student Services
Job Sub-Family
Student Services
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
7
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
No
Additional Details About Required Licensure/Certification
Preferred qualifications for the position include a Master’s degree in a relevant field, such as higher education, student affairs, or counseling, or a Juris Doctor (JD). Additionally, active involvement in the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) or a similar national organization focused on student conduct and higher education is highly desirable.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with the option to work remotely 2 or more days a week
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range
$115,000 - 140,000
Relocation Offered
Yes
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents
Resume, Cover Letter, Other (review job description for more details)
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
Salary : $115,000 - $140,000