Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Community Standards and Civility

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the University’s accountability, community standards, conflict resolution, and restorative practices efforts.
• Oversee the administration, assessment, and continuous improvement of the student conduct system, including formal and informal resolution pathways.
• Lead restorative and alternative resolution initiatives, such as facilitated dialogue, mediation, and restorative conferencing.
• Supervise professional staff and hearing bodies while developing policies aligned with federal law and professional standards.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support student well-being, risk management, and behavioral intervention.
• Conduct complex investigations involving student organizations, behavioral concerns, and interpersonal conflict.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, JD, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in student conduct administration or a related student affairs area.
• Experience administering equitable student conduct processes in a higher education setting.
• Experience conducting complex investigations and facilitating alternative conflict resolution (mediation, restorative conferencing, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of FERPA, the Clery Act, Title IX, and other relevant federal and state regulations.
• Experience supervising professional staff or graduate assistants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal training in mediation, restorative justice, or conflict coaching.
• Experience leading restorative justice initiatives in higher education.
• Knowledge of CAS Standards and ASCA Knowledge & Skills competencies.
• Experience collaborating with Behavioral Intervention Teams or threat assessment teams.
• Experience working within mission-driven or faith-based institutions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.

About the Company

The University of Dayton is a Catholic, Marianist institution committed to the dignity of every human being. We seek to foster a community of learning, belonging, and inclusive excellence through our mission-driven approach to education and student development.