Assistant or Associate Dean of Students

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is seeking to hire a qualified individual as an Assistant or Associate Dean of Students, depending on experience and qualifications; especially related to their previous experience with Title IX; to join a dynamic team in the division of Student Life. The position assists the Dean of Students in the strategic leadership of the Division of Student Life.  The incumbent will be primarily responsible for providing leadership in the areas of housing, student conduct, student engagement, student government, Title IX, drafting and reviewing Student Life policies and procedures, and divisional budget and assessment activities.  The incumbent will also serve as the Title IX Coordinator or the liaison for the College with any necessary external Title IX Support; based on their previous work experience. 

The work location is on campus in Standish, ME. 

The Title (Assistant or Associate Dean) and Salary will be contingent upon experience and ability and timeline to assume the Title IX Coordinator role.  

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter. The position is open until filled and all completed applications received by July 7th will receive consideration. Send any questions regarding the position, including questions related to whether or not the position is still open after July 7th, by email to [email protected].

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Provides strategic leadership to the Division of Student Life by:

• Assisting in the development and direction of the Division of Student Life
• Advising the Dean of Students of campus, regional, and national trends in student affairs practice
• Assisting in the development and implementation of policies related to Student Life
• Supporting the administration and interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Assisting with budget preparation, oversight and planning
• Functioning as the divisional leader in the absence of the Dean of Students
• Aiding the coordination of crisis response efforts with divisional colleagues and off-campus partners
• Participating in Administrator-On-Call rotation to guide student and professional staff in incidents during the work day, as well as after-hours and on weekends

Provides leadership and supports student success and engagement by:

• Supervising the Director of Residential Living & Community Standards and assisting with high level conduct cases
• Providing supervision, direction, and development of the Office of Student Engagement & Leadership Development
• Supervising the Student Life Graduate Assistant
• Providing leadership to 25+ student run Clubs and Organizations
• Overseeing and directing the Coordinator of Student Engagement whose primary responsibilities include New Student Orientation, student activities and programming, and the Campus Activities Board
• Advising Student Government by providing leadership development opportunities and advising the senior class 
• Supporting the College’s student retention efforts by representing Student Life on related committees

Lends critical oversight of day-to-day Student Life operations by:

• Responding to and communicating with parents and families of students regarding questions, concerns, complaints, or requests for information
• Managing parental contact and involvement as a strategic intervention related to substance abuse
• Supporting divisional staff as they respond to student challenges and concerns
• Serving as a campus resource with respect to student-related issues
• Leading the College’s Student Intervention Team and coordinating a response to address student needs as indicated

Responsible for overseeing the Title IX policy and processes by:

• Maintaining and amending policy as needed
• Processing all reported incidents of gender misconduct, harassment, or violence according to College policy
• Coordinating interim accommodations for parties experiencing sexual misconduct, violence, or discrimination
• Providing annual training to members of the community designated as responsible employees
• Serving as the College Title IX Coordinator and/or the liaison with any external resources assisting the College with Title IX compliance
• Ensuring that all students are provided opportunities to engage in annual training consistent with Title IX regulations and best practices
• Ensuring that the College’s policy complies with federal regulations, reflects best practices, and is promulgated appropriately
• Maintaining appropriate records, tracking data, and providing related statistical information to College officials pertaining to reports of violence and related misconduct

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in higher education administration, student development, counseling, or related field
• Four years of experience working in Student Affairs (or equivalent) required; with a progression of increasing responsibility preferred
• Prior supervision experience required
• Prior experience with complaint intake, investigations, or providing and overseeing supportive measures or accommodations
• Prior Title IX experience preferred

About Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph’s College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program. 

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:

• to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;

• to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;

• to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;

• to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;

• to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;

• to reach out beyond the College’s boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;

• to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or  misconduct should contact Joy Pulsifer, Title IX Coordinator ([email protected], 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).

In order to be considered for the position, submit a cover letter and resume electronically by clicking on “Apply.”  Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: [email protected] or call 207-893-7757.