Position Description

The University of Pittsburgh, a public institution in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for its associate dean of students, culture and community. This is an on-site leadership role.

Founded in 1787, the University of Pittsburgh is a public state-related research university in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The university is composed of 17 undergraduate and graduate schools and colleges at its urban Pittsburgh campus, which serves over 29,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university earns national accolades for its highly ranked school of medicine, school of education, and Swanson School of Engineering.

Reporting to the associate vice provost and dean of students, the associate dean of students, culture and community (ADSCC), plays a central role in shaping and sustaining a campus environment grounded in respect, accountability, inclusion, and ethical student engagement. This position leads the university's efforts to foster a student culture aligned with institutional values, emphasizing behavior management, community standards, and student accountability. The ADSCC oversees the student conduct process, serves as a key case manager for complex behavioral concerns, and works closely with campus partners to respond to student needs in developmentally appropriate and equity-minded ways. This role requires a strong foundation in student conduct administration, case management, and behavioral intervention.

Through the supervision of related departments—including community service, inclusion and belonging, and fraternity and sorority life—the ADSCC provides strategic leadership that connects behavioral expectations with opportunities for reflection, leadership, and community engagement. The ADSCC oversees a 2.1 million-dollar budget and over 20 professional staff.

Position Requirements

The successful candidate will possess a master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, social work, or a related field and at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in student conduct, case management, or behavioral intervention.

The successful candidate must have demonstrated success in supervising professional staff and managing complex student cases, strong crisis management skills, and experience participating in or leading behavioral intervention or threat assessment teams. Other requirements include knowledge of student development theory, restorative practices, conflict resolution strategies, and experience with policy development, compliance, and assessment practices.

Application and Nomination

The University of Pittsburgh has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Applications will be reviewed beginning June 11, 2025, and continuing until the position is filled. Submit a resume and cover letter via https://apptrkr.com/6254433

• Contact Laura Puckett-Boler at lpb@spelmanandjohnson.com for confidential inquiries.

• Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email info@spelmanjohnson.com.

Visit the University of Pittsburgh website at https://www.pitt.edu/

Nondiscrimination Statement

The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, the university prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability, or status as a veteran. The university also prohibits and will not engage in retaliation against any person who makes a claim of discrimination or harassment or who provides information in such an investigation. Further, the university will continue to take affirmative steps to support and advance these values consistent with the university's mission.