Senior Associate Dean and Director of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity

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Summary:

Reporting to the Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Advocacy, the Senior Associate Dean and Director of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity (SCAI) serves as a senior leader within the Dean of Student Advocacy Office, providing strategic direction and oversight for all functions of the university’s Student Conduct and Honor Systems.

Unit: Student Affairs (Vice Provost) MBU

Department: Student Affairs

• Reports directly to the Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Advocacy.
• Serves as a member of the Dean of Student Advocacy Leadership Team.
• Serves as a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team.
• Participates in divisional committees to advance strategic goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Advocacy and the Vice President of Student Affairs.
• Prepares reports, conducts assessments, delivers presentations, and provides data to the VCU Cabinet as requested.
• Serves on the Dean of Students on-call rotation.

• Master's degree or equivalent professional experience in higher education administration, counseling, student affairs, or a related discipline.
• 4-6 years of experience in higher education, specifically with student and academic integrity.
• Experience providing high-level leadership and oversight within student affairs or student conduct environments.
• Knowledge of current trends in Student Conduct, Academic Integrity, Clery, Title IX, Hazing, and Restorative Justice.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, data‑driven decision‑making, and developing standard operating procedures.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise teams, particularly in student advocacy or related functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with various stakeholders, including campus leadership and external partners.
• Ability to cultivate partnerships and collaborative efforts both internally and externally to enhance the effectiveness of the office.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a member of VCU.

• JD, PhD, Doctorate or other terminal degree in higher education administration, counseling, student affairs, or a related discipline.
• Leadership experience in developing, implementing, or advancing restorative justice initiatives.
• Familiarity with emerging practices including Artificial Intelligence in student affairs.
• Experience managing and navigating departmental rebranding initiatives.
• Skilled in issue resolution and active listening.
• Proficiency in compiling, analyzing, and presenting data to inform stakeholders.

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax‑deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well‑being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position:
No

ORP Eligible:
Yes

Flexible Work Arrangement:
Fully Onsite

University

Job Title:

92541 - Open

Contact Information

Contact Name:
Dr. Gabe Willis

Contact Email: willisg