The University of South Carolina, the premiere flagship research institution in South Carolina and one of the top 50 “Best Colleges” according to U.S. News and World Report, announces a nationwide search for the position of Dean of Students and Deputy Title IX Coordinator. https://uscjobs.sc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=79839

1. Dean of Students and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
The University of South Carolina, the premiere flagship research institution in South Carolina and one of the
top 50 “Best Colleges” according to U.S. News and World Report, announces a nationwide search for the
position of Dean of Students and Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
The Dean of Students and Deputy Title IX Coordinator is a boundary-spanning position within the Division
of Student Affairs and Academic Support, shaping an environment that promotes excellence in student
learning, academic success, and personal growth. This position guides student prevention, education,
training, positive engagement, and compliance efforts in the areas of Student Conduct, Academic Integrity,
and Substance Abuse Prevention and Education. The Dean of Students also fosters student success through
leadership of Student Disability Services. This position educates faculty and staff on policies, procedures,
student rights and responsibilities, and opportunities for meaningful engagement with students.
Responsibilities
Interprets university policies, consulting with academic deans, department heads, faculty and staff regarding
practices, procedures, and student rights and responsibilities. S/he supports the university’s commitment
to freedom of speech, freedom of expression, right to assembly and due process, and works with academic
departments to educate the community on social justice issues. Serving as an appeal officer, this position
ensures due process and accountability in student conduct and academic integrity procedures and guides
coordination of these processes with staff in residence life and fraternity and sorority life. Administers the
student withdrawal process in accordance with the academic bulletin and in partnership with appropriate
institutional committees, deans and assistant/associate deans.
Leads the implementation of the institution’s Social Compact report, guides policy and best practice
adoption in student sexual assault education, prevention, training and compliance; anti-hazing; non-
discrimination; and alcohol and drug prevention and education. The Dean of Students coordinates education,
training, reporting, adjudication, and crisis management in the aforementioned areas, working in conjunction
with many subject matter experts across campus. S/he is a positive change agent on behalf of student
success and well- being.
Serves in a leadership role for the division, providing oversight and strategic vision for compliance with
Title IX, the Clery Act, Title VI, and the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. This position partners
closely with the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, Student Health Services, Law Enforcement and
Safety, Office of General Counsel, University Housing, faculty, staff, and community agencies to educate
students to prevent sexual assault and discrimination, provide a safe and supportive environment for
survivors and any student experiencing discrimination, provide appropriate accommodations for students
and ensure compliance with institutional, state and federal guidelines. In this role, s/he will monitor evolving
laws, regulations and best practices to ensure alignment with policies, procedures and practices across the
institution.
Performs as the lead contact for the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support for training and
preparation of staff in emergency preparedness and crisis management. S/he works closely with Law
Enforcement and Safety and other campus partners to collaboratively prepare for any security challenge or
crisis event. During crisis events, the Dean of Students assumes a lead role in communications and response,
working closely with the Emergency Management Team, Behavioral Intervention Team, Law Enforcement
and Safety, University Housing, Counseling Center, Student Conduct, and other departments, as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
A terminal degree, including a doctorate in higher education administration or other relevant discipline
or juris doctorate and 10 or more years of progressively responsible experience in higher education
administration.
Application Information
To be considered for this position, all applications must be submitted online. Review of applications begins
immediately and continues until the position is filled.
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or
decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual
orientation or veteran status.
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