Position Title: Assc Dean of Students

Employee Classification: Assc Dean of Students

College/Division: Student Success & Enroll Management

Department: 520830-STUDENT LIFE

Internal or External Search: Internal - Open to Regular NMSU employees only (temporary/Term employees not eligible)

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  $53,165.80 -$68,167.74 to Commensurate with experience and education

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.0

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  NMSU Careers Website

Classification Summary:
Investigates, refers, and works to find a resolution to various student concerns and students of concern. Collaborate with departments and colleges to understand the full situation. Follows up with the student to ensure they are fully aware of available resources and appropriate offices. Provides guidance during times of crisis at any of the five campuses.

Classification Standard Duties:
Serves on the Conduct Assessment Response and Education (CARE) team. Makes contact with students by phone or face-to-face meetings whose names are brought to CARE for review. Learns what problems the student may be facing which could be creating the concerning behavior. Provides information and resources such as counseling, financial assistance, and the food bank as appropriate. Communicates with other departments as needed (such as: NMSU Police, Housing & Residence Life, Counseling, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Office of Institutional Equity and Las Cruces Police Department). Follows up with the student to investigate if the problem persist and monitors for conserving behaviors. Responds to student concerns. Meets with students to learn of their concern. Connects students to the appropriate area of campus so their concern can be addressed immediately. Follows up with the students to ensure a resolution was made. Manages the Student Concern database which is a required element for HLC accreditation. Maintains continuous communication with students via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings. Works with students who are considering to withdrawal from the university. Discusses options with the student so the student can make an informed decision. Works with the student and the Office of Student Records to complete a withdrawal or partial withdrawal. Supports the Conduct Officer by serving as a Hearing Officer. This position will conduct Educational Conference and Hearings with students who are charged with violating the Student Social Code of Conduct. Reports directly to the Dean of Students. Acts in the absence of the Dean of Students. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in Student Affairs, Social Work, Counseling or other related discipline; Required Experience:Five (5) years of Professional work experience related to the standard duties as outlined.; Equivalency:None; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge and practice of student development theory, basic financial aid information, retention factors and legal issues in higher education. An understanding of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and Title IX.; SKILLS:Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), including active listening and cultivating meaningful connections with diverse faculty, staff, parent, and community partners. Strong interpersonal, organization and crisis management skills. Ability to remain calm during times of crisis. Computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and Banner.; ABILITIES:Ability to recognize and set appropriate boundaries with students, including a focus on connecting students to resources and coaching. Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast paced environment and quickly adapt to changing student needs. Ability to multitask while maintaining organization and thoughtful interactions with colleagues and students.Flexibility to adapt to different crisis. Embodies the ability to maintain composure when faced with crisis and/or high-stress situations. Reserve personal reactions/judgments/opinions. Ability to handle multiple cases and priorities at the same time. Ability to make decisions and work independently and as part of a team.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Administer the Student Academic Code of Conduct Process and ensure the conduct process is administered in a clear, consistent and effective manner for the university.
• Conduct administrative and sanctioning hearings that involve cases that could result in suspension or dismissal from on-campus housing or the university;
• Serve as a sanctioning officer for Title IX cases for students found responsible of Title IX violations;
• Coordinate training programs for staff specific to the use of the conduct database service (Maxient) for campus partners
• Coordinate with Faculty Senate, WAVE and OIE on campus wide harm-reduction educational programming and awareness initiatives, including sexual assault/harassment prevention, alcohol/drug use prevention, and bystander intervention efforts.
• Serve on the C.A.R.E. Team, Behavior Intervention Team, Title IX, and other committees as assigned.
• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of Maxient (scheduling, regular correspondence reviews, etc.);
• Collaborate with University Police, Housing and Residence Life Staff, Counseling and Psychological Services, Institutional Equity, and Division of Student Success offices;
• Serve as the chair and provide support and training for Student Organization Conduct Board in collaboration with Student Involvement & Leadership Programs.
• Assist with the selection and training of Housing and Residence Life Hearing Officers and work closely with these individuals to co-adjudicate cases that may result in the student's separation from housing.

• Responsible for the recruitment and training of Academic Conduct Officers and student conduct investigators;
• Oversee Clery Act compliance related to student conduct crime statistic reporting for inclusion in university's Annual Campus Security Report
• Participate in regional and statewide conduct officer trainings and workshops.
• Create and disseminate informational materials for students going through the Formal Hearing Process.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact:  Ann Coombes Goodman, 575-646-1722, anng@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.