Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena College community work together to advance the College's mission to graduate leader’s intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. That spirit reverberates across our 174-acre campus ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast.
Job Description
The Assistant Dean of Students is responsible for implementing the student conduct process, assisting with investigations, and training & advising Community Living staff on all conduct-related matters. The Assistant Dean will also be responsible for integration of the commuter student population into the broader Siena campus community including orientation, advising, and engagement. The Assistant Dean will serve as the main Student Life representative on all Information Technology related matters, including serving on the Governance in Information Technology Committee, Data Classification Committee, and SAINT Card Committee, co-chair the Student Concerns Team and supervise the Student Race-Bias Conduct Advisory Committee. The Assistant Dean is required to participate in an on-call duty rotation and reside in campus-provided housing due to evening & weekend obligations.
Job Requirements
Master's degree required, in higher education, law or related field
Minimum of 7 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in student life/affairs
Demonstrated ability to work with broad segments of a college community- faculty, staff, students
Ability to be an effective team member who can foster strong relationships across organizational boundaries
Strong written and communication skills and knowledge of compliance issues as they relate to Student Life
Crisis intervention and management
Demonstrated experience in student conduct procedures, processes and legal issues
Demonstrated experience with student sexual misconduct and harassment/discrimination cases, knowledge of student sexual misconduct and discrimination and harassment best practices along with the ability to train campus constituencies on these topics.
Ability to be an effective team member who can foster strong relationships and collaborations across organizational boundaries.
Understanding diversity and inclusion practices and student success.
Understanding of the mission and values of a Franciscan and Catholic institution.
Evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and public relations skills.
Demonstrated administrative skills and experience in: organizing detailed and complex information and systems; planning, implementing and evaluating programs; budget development and fiscal/statistical management.
Ability to function independently and as a member of a team in a constantly changing environment
Extensive knowledge of FERPA, HEOA.
Maintain Conduct Database (plans data entry, assigns data entry)
Student Conduct Board best practices and management
Other duties as assigned
A background screening will be required.
Benefits*:
Siena College offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees. The benefit package currently includes a retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of an eligible participant’s compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements, and tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents. Eligible college employees currently enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break. Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to College community lectures and productions, complimentary College gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more. Opportunities for remote work may be available as well.
Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints.
*Eligibility for individual employee benefits is determined at the time of hire and is subject to the terms and condition of the individual benefit.
Additional Information:
Siena College is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.
Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
A COVID-19 vaccination is required for employees pursuant to the COVID-19 policy.
Application Instructions
Submit cover letter, resume and three professional references to our online portal http://siena.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=158837
Company Description
Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena College community work together to advance the College's mission to graduate leader’s intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. That spirit reverberates across our 174-acre campus ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast.
