Assistant Dean of Students

Student Development at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) invites applications for a full‑time, benefit‑eligible position of Assistant Dean of Students at Saint John’s University.

The Assistant Dean of Students reports to the Dean of Students and plays a key leadership role in shaping the residential student experience. The position oversees student conduct grounded in restorative justice practices and student care efforts grounded in Benedictine values and principles. It collaborates closely with the CSB Assistant Dean of Students to provide a coordinated approach to student support across both institutions and contributes to institutional initiatives that promote student success, wellbeing, and accountability.

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values‑driven work environment.

• 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 — free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Student Conduct and Care (40%)

• 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, track 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.

Oversight of the Johnnie Development Institute (JDI) (20%)

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

Oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing assessment of a campus‑wide bystander intervention program (10%)

• Lead the ongoing development, implementation, and assessment of a comprehensive bystander intervention program designed to promote student safety, wellbeing, 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, including 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.

Student Policy Review and Development (5%)

• Lead the ongoing review, interpretation, and development of student development policies and procedures related to student conduct, student support, crisis response, and campus life to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to regularly assess policy effectiveness and implement updates aligned with institutional priorities and regulatory…