Department Contact: Nicki Halopka, 575-646-1722

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Help students learn, grow, and take responsibility for their decisions. New Mexico State University invites applications for an Assistant Dean position focused on student conduct adjudication, behavioral accountability, and academic integrity. We seek a student-centered professional who approaches challenging situations with fairness, care, and sound judgment while upholding university standards. Join our Student Life team in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and help foster a campus community grounded in respect, integrity, and responsibility.

Position Details

Position Title: Assistant Dean of Student Conduct

College/Division: Provost Office

Department: 520830-STUDENT LIFE

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $43,908 to commensurate with experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

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

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

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

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Assistant Dean of Students (Student Conduct Officer) is responsible for administering the student conduct and academic integrity processes at New Mexico State University in accordance with institutional policies and procedures. This role promotes a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment by fostering student accountability and supporting holistic development through education, restorative practices, and conflict resolution. The Assistant Dean collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and campus partners to provide training, guidance, and leadership on conduct-related matters and serves as a primary institutional resource for addressing behavioral concerns. The position also serves as a liaison to faculty and the Faculty Senate to address academic integrity concerns and contribute to the development and revision of related university policies. This position supports the broader mission of student success through strategic initiatives, policy development, and data-informed assessment.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Associate's Degree + 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree.

Equivalent Qualifications: 

Preferred Qualifications: 
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Educational Leadership, Law, or a closely related field. Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in student conduct, residence life, student affairs, or a related area within a higher education setting. Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory, student conduct processes, and federal and state compliance laws (e.g., FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act). Experience interpreting and applying complex university policies, facilitating investigations or hearings, and working with diverse student populations.

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience. Experience serving as a conduct officer at a college or university. Familiarity with and administrative experience using conduct databases such as Maxient (including report generation and data analytics). Demonstrated success collaborating with faculty governance bodies such as Faculty Senate on academic integrity or conduct-related policy matters. Experience with restorative justice, conflict resolution, or alternative dispute resolution in a student conduct setting. Supervisory experience of professional or student staff.

Special Certification/Licensure: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

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

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

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.