Senior Associate Dean, Student Conduct & Community Standards

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), one of the nation’s preeminent research universities, seeks an experienced, student-centered, strategic leader to serve as the next Senior Associate Dean of the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (OSCCS). 

Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Life, the Senior Associate Dean represents the Division of Student Life (DSL) in matters related to MIT’s community standards and provides direction at a strategic and policy planning level for the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (OSCCS) and represents the interests of MIT in the student conduct process. This position is responsible for the overall implementation of MIT’s student conduct policies and procedures for resolving allegations of misconduct, in partnership with the Committee on Discipline (COD), a standing faculty committee, and the Institute Discrimination and Harassment Response (IDHR) Office. The Senior Associate Dean works in close partnership with the faculty chair of the COD to implement best practices. 

This position is responsible for the administration of the OSCCS, with careful attention to the values of the MIT community, community standards, and stakeholder needs. The Senior Associate Dean must be a skilled collaborator and facilitator who will effectively partner with a broad range of students, staff, and faculty across MIT including but not limited to IDHR; department heads; academic deans; instructors; residential life; heads of house; the Fraternity, Sorority, and Independent Living Group (FSILG) Office; and others. 

This is a key moment of growth and evolution for the OSCCS. MIT has recently grown the OSCCS team, and the new Senior Associate Dean will have the opportunity to significantly shape and impact the future of OSCCS and MIT’s overall approach to student conduct. MIT is in the process of reviewing their approach to handling complaints of student misconduct with an eye towards building on the strengths of the existing model. The Senior Associate Dean will have the opportunity to oversee the implementation of these changes and incorporate best practices. The Senior Associate Dean will also be responsible for developing this newly expanded-team and implementing the new staffing structure. 

MIT is seeking a Senior Associate Dean with the ability to build upon and, in some cases, renew trust and credibility in the OSCCS and the student conduct process. The successful candidate will bring a depth and breadth of knowledge of current trends, practices, and laws related to student conduct in the higher education context and will be well-versed in best practices and experiences in a field that is becoming more specialized. Demonstrated success working effectively with faculty is essential. This is a superb opportunity for a leader who is diplomatic, an exceptional communicator, a compassionate educator, and a collaborative colleague to join a community that is committed to equity, integrity, and creativity. 

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be submitted below. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.

Daniel Rodas is leading this search with Liz Braun, Miguel Santiago, and Seema Khan.

MIT is an equal education/employment opportunity institution dedicated to building a diverse community. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. We strive to be and promote a family-friendly environment and recognize that supporting this culture, at times, includes assisting dual-career couples with employment needs.