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Assistant Dean, Student Conduct & Investigations
  • Job Number: 24413
  • Functional Area: Student Services
  • Department: Office of Student Conduct
  • School Area: Dean for Student Life
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: No
  • Schedule:


Job Description

ASSISTANT DEAN FOR STUDENT CONDUCT AND INVESTIGATIONS, Office of Student Conduct, Dean for Student Life, to assist with the resolution of all student conduct cases, promoting Institute policies, providing training, and facilitating the personal development of students involved in alleged policy violations; work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff; MIT’s student conduct process is oriented in an educational philosophy.

A full description is available at https://studentlife.mit.edu/content/dsl-open-positions.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: bachelor’s degree in higher education, college student development, conflict resolution, counseling, psychology, or another closely related field; three years of full-time experience in higher education or applicable graduate experience; current knowledge of laws, trends, and practices related to student conduct in the college and university environment; demonstrated initiative and excellent written and oral communication skills; critical thinking, problem-solving, and basic counseling skills (e.g., active and reflective listening, facilitated reflection, recognition of mental health concerns requiring referral, etc.); experience with conflict management and excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to build strong relationships with members of diverse constituencies, including faculty, staff, and students; proficiency with personal computers, time management, and organizational skills. PREFERRED: Master’s degree or J.D., experience conducting sensitive and confidential investigations, knowledge of federal laws and investigation techniques, membership in relevant professional associations, completion of the ASCA Donald D. Gehring Academy Foundational Track, experience supervising graduate students and conducting assessments. Job #24413-8

Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a background and credential check.

Only candidates who submit a cover letter and resume will be considered.

Salary Range: Low 80Ks to mid-90Ks, depending on experience and education.

9/13/24