Assistant Dean of Students / Director of Student Advocacy and Support

About the role

The Assistant Dean of Students provides day-to-day operational oversight and strategic direction for Student Advocacy and Support (SAS) and collaborates closely with Student Rights and Responsibilities (SRR). Reporting to the Dean of Students, this role is responsible for the functional integration of non-clinical student advocacy initiatives with the university's behavioral accountability processes. Additionally, the Assistant Dean serves as the chair of the CARE Team. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Operational Oversight: Provide day-to-day management and strategic direction for the office of Student Advocacy and Support (SAS). Personnel Supervision: Directly supervise, train, and evaluate the Assistant Director for Student Advocacy and Support and the Coordinator of the Lion Food Pantry. Basic Needs Management: Manage the operations and strategic growth of the Lion Food Pantry, Lion Wardrobe, and other basic needs initiatives to address student food insecurity and displacement. CARE Program Leadership: Lead the implementation and campus-wide expansion of the CARE program, ensuring faculty and staff are trained to identify and refer students of concerns. Behavioral Intervention: Serve as a core member of the Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) to assist with risk assessment and the coordination of support interventions. Direct Case Management: Provide non-clinical case management for students experiencing significant personal distress, financial hardship, or mental health-related concerns. Specialized Liaison Roles: Serve as the designated institutional representative for Foster Care Liaison resources and Pregnancy and Parenting support. Conduct Process Integration: Serve as a hearing officer, facilitate hearing boards, and facilitate appeal boards as case load dictates. Collaborate with the Dean of Students regarding situations of high risk. Grant and Funding Acquisition: Identify and apply for external funding opportunities to support initiatives related to food insecurity, homelessness, legal aid, and financial literacy. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with University Police Department, Title IX staff, and other University stakeholders to streamline student access to critical resources and advocacy. Prevention and Outreach: Develop and execute outreach initiatives and marketing efforts focused on student advocacy services for students and faculty/staff. Data and Compliance: Manage departmental data collection and reporting in Maxient, ensuring all records comply with FERPA and the Clery Act. Training and Development: Desig