Associate Dean for Community Standards

Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME Full-time Management

Posted on April 29, 2024

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Associate Dean for Community Standards

Posting Number: S01274JP

Department: Dean of Students

Job Summary:
The Associate Dean for Community Standards leads the College's processes for addressing and resolving violations of the College's Academic Honor Code and Social Code. This includes matters that result in conduct hearings, are referred to the Conduct Review Board (CRB), or through restorative routes through our Program for Nonviolence and Conflict Resolution. The Associate Dean oversees the selection of new student CRB members, trains and advises the student and faculty members of the CRB, and guides students, faculty, staff, and supporters regarding the procedures of the formal hearing process. The position requires superb judgment, as the Associate Dean is called on frequently to interpret and implement policy and procedures. In addition, the Associate Dean will work closely with the Senior Associate Dean of Students to support the case management work of the Office of the Dean of Students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. CONDUCT - Serve as the manager of conduct for the Office of the Dean of Students including oversight of (informal) cases and managing precedent. Facilitate and advise formal disciplinary processes, including Conduct Review Board processes.
2. INCIDENT MANAGMENT SYSTEM - Key manager of Maxient, our incident management system. Assign cases to class deans and have ownership of training, development, and oversee each case.
3. ADVISE CONDUCT REVIEW BOARD - Advise the CRB, develop and implement their training, facilitate monthly meetings, work closely with the student co-chairs to provide leadership to the group, oversee member selection in the spring semester, and consciously budget all expenditures related to the CRB.
4. CODE OF COMMUNITY STANDARDS - In partnership with Dean of Students, review and develop policies and processes related to student conduct. Manage the online Code of Community Standards, edit and update it yearly, and ensure that it is detailed and accurate.
5. RESTORATIVE PRACTICES - Work closely with the Director of Residential Life to facilitate/direct the Program for Nonviolence and Conflict Resolution (PNVCR) and integrate restorative practices into the work of the CRB.
6. CASE MANAGEMENT - In collaboration with the Senior Associate Dean of Students, provide one-on-one student support, including interventions, advocacy, referrals and follow-up services for students who are experiencing significant difficulties related to mental health, physical health, family emergencies and/or other areas of concern / Serve as back-up chair for the weekly CARE Team meeting.
7. FACULTY INTERACTION - Consult with faculty regarding potential violations of the Academic Honor Code / Coordinate and implement programs and services related to community standards and academic integrity.
8. EDUCATION - Work with the Conduct Review Board and members of the College community on education efforts associated with the College's Academic Honor Code and Social Code, conduct expectations, and the work of the Conduct Review Board.
9. CERTIFICATIONS - Coordinate the Dean Certification process for alumni regarding employers, healthcare professions, law schools, state bars, and the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
10. ON CALL - Serve in an on-call capacity for the campus 2-3 times per semester.

Review and screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Education/Skills Requirements:
A Master’s degree is preferred. Knowledge of or experience with a diverse residential, liberal arts college is preferred. The successful candidate will enjoy a fast-paced, work environment and have the ability and willingness to work flexible and long hours depending on caseload. Must possess: superb judgment; the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information, work independently, and take initiative; the ability to develop and maintain productive, collegial working relationships and communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, and families; excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; a demonstrated ability to manage a complex administrative process consistently, efficiently, and effectively; and demonstrated cultural competence and proven effectiveness in serving the needs of a diverse student population.

Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents:
3-5 years of relevant experience required. This could be defined in many ways, such as experience in higher education, other education, or student affairs, in legal work, or in another applicable field.

Standard Work Days and Hours:
This position is a .92, which equates to 11 months of the year. Standard hours are generally 8:30-5pm, M-F, but this position will require occasional nights and weekends.

Benefits and Pay:

The targeted hiring range for this position is $77,500 – $83,000, based on experience.
A variety of health insurance plans (Medical, Vision, Dental)
Generous Retirement Plan – 10.12% annual compensation contribution (Eligible after 1 year of service and age 26)
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid time off – Vacation, Personal, Holidays, and Special Days Off, Paid parental leave.
Free fitness and wellness classes!
And more: https://www.bowdoin.edu/hr/benefits-perks/index.html

About Bowdoin:
Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors.

We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed.

Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine.

Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift:

Employment Category: Full Time Year Round

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Pay Type: Salaried

Background Check Package Requirements: Faculty/Administrative

Is driving a Bowdoin vehicle an essential function of this job?:

Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?: No

Posting Date: 05/10/2024

Applications Accepted Until:

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

EEO Information:
Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses.

To apply, visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/13961jeid-362725db96de0d40b5d770c9bf7d34b5

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