Saint Joseph’s College of Maine (SJCME) 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 in Standish, Maine on the SJCME Campus.
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 jpulsifer@sjcme.edu.

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; including assistance with financial management, constructive writing and oversight, recruitment of executive boards and other members, and campus programming
• 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 (including Senior Week activities)
• 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, including reports of gender discrimination and sexual misconduct and ensuring appropriate and equitable resolution of these reports to those involved 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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of computer programs including Google Platform, Excel and Web Access
• Skills in conflict resolution, case management, and crisis and emergency management desired
• Proven training, coaching and mentoring abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking, analyzing and development skills
• Demonstrated organization and time management skills with attention to detail, including the ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks to completion
• Must demonstrate teamwork skills and a willingness to help others
• Ability to establish a rapport with students of all ages; diverse backgrounds and developmental stages
• Possess a positive attitude to foster a cohesive working environment
• Must have the ability to foresee issues before they arise and accommodate with solutions
• Ability to think creatively and solve problems quickly and collaboratively
• Ability to listen effectively and identify the problem to resolve and then accurately refer for resolution
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to de-escalate difficult and critical situations
• Commitment to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Tolerates work-related stress effectively and maintains self-control/professionalism
• Must have a valid driver’s license, complete a driver training program and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record

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

• 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 misconduc