Assistant Dean of Students/Director, Student Conduct

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Reviews and revises student conduct policies and processes as needed in accordance with current trends and laws.
• Responsible for the strategic alignment, long-term planning, and management oversight of the Department of Student Conduct.
• Serves as the university conduct hearing officer that is responsible for investigating both individual and student organization potential violations of the student code of conduct.
• Establishes the direction, goals, implementation strategy and policies of the department.
• Provides in-services training and facilitates meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, and supporting staff. Serves as a resource to staff, faculty, students, and campus community.
• Advises senior administrators in implementing programs, new initiatives, and special projects.
• Responsible for ensuring that all programs and activities comply with university, state, and federal regulations.
• Performs all admissions clearances for applicants who have prior conduct, law or academic infractions according to our internal processes and Board of Governors' rules.
• Oversees all Dean's certifications for students who are applying to graduate, professional agencies, and programs.
• Directs and supervises the efforts of staff and provides guidance regarding problem solving and identifying appropriate and available services for students.
• Develops, administers and analyzes continuous assessment of programs. Prepares and evaluates statistical, analytical, and narrative reports to be used for decision making and program improvement.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships throughout the University. Oversees communications, promotions, and public relations for the department to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Formulates and administers the annual operating budget. With appropriate approval, may procure agreements for materials and services.
• Manages the creation, handling, and storage of all records related to student conduct case management.

Other Duties:

• Participates in University committees as assigned.
• Attends student events every semester and be an involved presence on campus in representing the dean of students' office.
• Serves as the advisor to the student government judicial branch committee for grievance cases.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Full-time experience in student conduct on a mid to large sized residential university campus.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution Student Personnel/Higher Education Administration, College Student Development, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or a closely related field.
• Six years of experience in managing a large caseload of major cases including conduct and academic integrity cases resulting in suspension or expulsion.
• Demonstrated leadership in student conduct administration.
• Experience interpreting the Clery Act, ADA, VAWA, Title IX, 1st amendment and FERPA in relation to Student Affairs.
• Experience in admissions clearance processes.
• Experience in writing policies governing student conduct.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of legal and policy issues impacting the work of Student Affairs Professionals including Title IX, Clery Act, CampusSAVEAct,FERPAandADA.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of management principles, practices, and standards, as applied to public institutions.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and advocacy principles and practices.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use Banner, Workday and Maxient.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Demonstrated skill in mediation and dispute resolution.
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer services orientation.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data.
• Skill in examining and evaluating operations and developing and/or redesign operating strategies, systems, and procedures.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
• Ability to conduct thorough and timely investigations and manage all related records.
• Ability to work with highly complex and difficult student and visitor situations.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment in the establishment, interpretations, applications, and enforcement of all rules, regulations, and policies.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and environments.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems, draw valid conclusions, and/or develop appropriate alternatives where applicable.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.

Pay Grade 19