Assistant Dean of Students

The Assistant Dean of Students at Saint John’s University reports to the Dean of Students and plays a key leadership role in shaping the residential student experience. The position provides oversight of student conduct grounded in restorative justice practices and student care efforts grounded in Benedictine values and principles. It collaborates closely with the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) Assistant Dean of Students and contributes to a coordinated approach to student support across both institutions.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

• Oversee student conduct and care processes, including review of incident reports, case assignment, and coordination of follow‑up actions.
• Serve as a conduct officer, adjudicating cases and assigning developmental sanctions as appropriate.
• Co‑chair the Student Support Team and coordinate care response, follow‑up, and referral to appropriate resources.
• Maintain the conduct and care databases, including tracking cases, outcomes, and sanctions.
• Prepare and analyze statistical reports to identify trends and inform recommendations; complete annual conduct and care reports.
• Recruit, train, and advise the Student Conduct Board.
• Develop and deliver training for conduct officers, appeal officers, and residential life staff on policies, procedures, and reporting protocols.
• Design and facilitate educational programs focused on student development, including ethical development, conflict resolution, and behavioral expectations.
• Provide guidance on open cases and sanctions to the Dean of Students, Director of Residential Life and other housing staff.
• Collaborate with the CSB Assistant Dean of Students to develop and implement curricular models for student conduct and care.

• Provide direct oversight of all aspects of JDI, including staffing, programming, hiring, training, and curricular approach.
• Develop and meet annual goals for the program.
• Monitor and advocate for program needs and issues, including preparation of an annual report.
• Collaborate with campus colleagues to build a strong, lasting program that benefits all participating students.

• Lead development, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive bystander intervention program designed to promote student safety, well‑being, and a culture of accountability and community responsibility.
• Coordinate training initiatives, workshops, and outreach campaigns for students, faculty, and staff to increase awareness of prevention strategies, risk recognition, and effective intervention techniques.
• Collaborate with campus partners—student affairs, public safety, counseling, and health services—to support program delivery and alignment.
• Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and adapt strategies to support prevention‑focused educational initiatives.

• Lead ongoing review, interpretation, and development of student policies and procedures related to conduct, support, crisis response, and campus life to align with institutional priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to assess policy effectiveness and implement updates.
• Monitor emerging higher education trends, legal developments, and best practices to support continuous policy improvement.
• Provide guidance, training, and communication regarding institutional policy changes and expectations.

• Assist with case management as needed.
• Assist the Title IX Coordinator(s) with area‑specific training, outreach, and education.
• Maintain confidential records and assist with compliance reporting.
• Complete required annual training and remain current on Title IX legislation, regulatory updates, and best practices.