Director, Campus Support & Intervention
Job Summary
Through the Division of Student Affairs, the University of Utah
provides an array of services and programs to help students benefit
from their educational programs, and to help the University carry
out its mission of research, teaching, and service. Within the
Division of Student Affairs, the Office of the Dean of Students is
committed to promoting a caring and safe community that increases
our students' abilities to learn and make healthy choices. We
promote inclusiveness, support the success and growth of all
students, and enrich the student experience. We prepare students to
reflect on their behavior, to think critically, practice skills,
and clarify values – all of which they can use throughout their
lifetimes. The Campus Support & Intervention Team focuses on
behavioral intervention and supports the emotional, physical, and
social well-being of students within the campus
community.
The University of Utah seeks a highly motivated, student-centered,
and dedicated professional to serve as the Director for Campus
Support & Intervention. Reporting to the Associate Dean of
Students, the Director is responsible for supervising and managing
the student support systems by providing a philosophical,
developmental, and educational context for student support and
intervention on campus. The Director must strategically lead these
programs, balancing the needs of individual students with the needs
of the community. This position is responsible for providing
leadership, training, support and guidance to members of the campus
community. The Director will provide support in addressing student
support, well-being, and success. Additionally, the Director will
serve as the chair of the Behavioral Intervention Team. The
Director will provide cross-departmental leadership to ensure that
student support processes are being appropriately applied,
monitored, and reviewed, while also providing trainings on the
student support process for campus community members. The Director
will work with the ODOS team and other campus stakeholders to
create processes that adhere to national best practice
standards.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development, administration and revision process
(as appropriate) of departmental policies and procedures and
student support and intervention policies and processes consistent
with University community standards and professional best
practices.
Maintains student support records in accordance with all
Federal laws and University policies and monitors and ensures
compliance with Federal and State laws including the Clery Act,
Title IX, and Drug Free Schools.
Serves as the chair of the University's Behavioral Intervention
Team with administrative units to address and resolve issues
including threat assessment strategies.
Oversees communication with students, faculty, staff, parents,
attorneys, and others regarding student support matters.
Provides consultation for students with problems, questions,
and/or concerns regarding sexual assault, stalking situations,
physical assault, harassment, problems with faculty and staff,
etc.
Serve as after business hour support for on-call staff through
the AD on-call rotation, as part of the ODOS/ORL department
response team in the case of an emergency. Thorough response to
critical inquiries or needs from families, students, staff,
faculty, alumni, and other campus constituents is an expectation
along with knowledge of legal issues pertinent to housing and
residence life.
Directs student programming and learning outcomes in the area
of student support and intervention designed to improve student
development while achieving institutional objectives.
Develops, implements and analyzes assessment initiatives that
foster student success and well-being.
Provides educational programming and outreach for the
University community including during new student orientation as
well as residence life trainings.
Prepares/oversees the preparation of departmental publications,
statistical and periodic reports.
Represents the Office of the Dean of Students on
University-wide and Divisional committees as well as University and
external agencies as appropriate (e.g. SafeUT).
Supervises the Associate Directors for Campus Support &
Intervention and provides additional support and supervision for
the entire Campus Support & Intervention team including: Case
Managers and Resident Outreach Coordinators
Represents the Office of the Dean of Students in emergency
housing protocols with Sunnyside Apartments.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted
as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and
qualifications required of employees assigned to the
job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically
requiredNearly Continuously: Office
environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency
that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing,
listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing),
walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related area,
or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for one
years of related work experience)
- 8 years of progressively more responsible management
experience
- Demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective
communications skills required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the
essential functions of the job as outlined in the position
description.
Department-Specific Qualifications
- Evidence of progressive leadership in student affairs
- Knowledge of and experience with federal, state, and local law
and regulations pertaining to students such as the Clery Act,
FERPA, and Title IX
- Strong Interpersonal, analytical, and organizational
skills
- Able to exercise sound decision-making and judgement
- Strong problem solving and oral and written communication
skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from
a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and to
contribute to a welcoming and respectful environment
- Computer literacy
Preferences
- Master's degree in student affairs/higher education
administration, law, or related field.
- Knowledge of and experience with nationally recognized best
practices in student support administration, including strategic
planning and assessment
- Demonstrated record of career progression in student support
administration or case management
- Supervisory experience
- Knowledge of strategic planning and student learning
outcomes
- Familiarity with Advocate, the student support and
accountability software database or experience with other student
case management databases.
- Experience leading or serving on a Behavioral Intervention Team
or Threat Assessment group at a campus-wide level
- Experience or working knowledge of residence life or housing
environments
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN46166B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday, 8a-5p; In
person with occasional nights and weekends*This is not a hybrid
role, nor eligible to be classified as a role for
telecommuting
Department: 02337 - Campus Support & Intervention
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $92,250
Close Date: 12/09/2026
Open Until Filled:
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