Dean of Students

Job Description Summary

The Dean of Students provides strategic leadership for student conduct, care, advocacy, and crisis response efforts that promote student success, well-being, and holistic development consistent with Saint Leo University’s mission and core values. This role partners closely with campus stakeholders to foster a safe, supportive, and inclusive community that upholds accountability, integrity, respect, and personal development.

Job Description

Duties and Tasks:

• Provide strategic support to the Vice President of Student Affairs on division and University-wide policy development and strategic planning initiatives aligned with Saint Leo University’s mission and values
• Create, implement, and manage policies, procedures, and regulations related to student affairs, student conduct, and residential living
• Lead and oversee the student conduct process, including investigations, hearings, sanctions, appeals, and maintenance of conduct records for all campus and online students
• Serve as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator, partnering with the Title IX Coordinator on trainings, intake, supportive measures, investigations, and resolution of reports of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and related discrimination, and ensuring student conduct processes align with Title IX requirements
• Annually review, update, and administer the Student Code of Conduct and Guide to Residential Living to ensure clarity, fairness, and educational outcomes
• Chair and oversee the CARE Team to coordinate early intervention, case management, and holistic student support for students experiencing academic, personal, behavioral, or mental health concerns
• Serve as the institutional liaison to the Benfica Program, fostering collaboration and alignment between program goals and Saint Leo’s student success and mission-driven initiatives
• Provide supervision and strategic oversight of Dining Services in partnership with campus and auxiliary partners to enhance the student experience, sense of belonging, and community-building through inclusive and engaging dining programs
• Collaborate with campus partners to design proactive outreach, education, and prevention programs that promote student well-being, accountability, and community standards
• Partner with Academic Affairs, Campus Ministry, Counseling Services, Residence Life, Athletics, Campus Safety, and other units to ensure coordinated support for students
• Educate students on institutional policies, student rights and responsibilities, and expectations for community living rooted in respect, integrity, and responsibility
• Promote compliance with applicable laws and regulations including FERPA, ADA, Title IX, Clery Act, HIPAA (as applicable), and Student Right to Know requirements
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory changes and best practices related to student conduct, behavioral intervention, and crisis response
• Participate in University-wide committees and initiatives that advance student success, community standards, and institutional priorities
• Provide leadership in planning and implementing collaborative programs that strengthen student engagement, belonging, and retention
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate professional, graduate, and student staff in alignment with Saint Leo’s commitment to excellence, care, and development
• Support assessment efforts and utilize data to improve student support services, conduct outcomes, and CARE Team effectiveness

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Title IX, the Clery Act, FERPA, ADA and Section 504, and other laws and regulations governing student conduct, student rights, and campus safety in higher education.
• Knowledge of best practices in student conduct administration, behavioral intervention and threat assessment, restorative practices, and crisis response in a higher education setting.
• Ability to use conduct and case management systems and related technology to manage caseload, document cases accurately, and safeguard confidential student records.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and to make sound judgments and decisions, often under time pressure and in emotionally sensitive circumstances.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to build trust with students, families, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Ability to supervise and develop professional, graduate, and student staff and to lead cross-functional teams such as the CARE Team.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (higher education administration, counseling, college student personnel, psychology, social work, law, etc.) required.
• At least two years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs, including direct experience with student conduct, Title IX or behavioral intervention/case management, and supervision of professional staff.
• Demonstrated experience responding to student crises, including participation in an on-call or after-hours response rotation.

ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

This job description intends to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.  Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. 

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period

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