Director Of Judicial Affairs

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Director of Judicial Affairs

Duties: Oversees a fast-paced office and provides leadership for the department charged with administration of the College’s undergraduate conduct system for individual and organizational accountability and may serve as a consultant to the graduate conduct process. Oversees investigation and disposition of complaints and information concerning possible violations of the Standards of Conduct, including Title IX, academic integrity, academic progress, residential violations, organizational violations and registrarial appeals. Develops, interprets and implements procedures set forth in the Student Handbook. Advises students, faculty, administrators and parents regarding the procedures of the Committee on Standards(COS) and the Organization Adjudication Committee(OAC), and develops and implements related training and community-education efforts. Conduct Process Administration Supervises Judicial Affairs staff in the management of the undergraduate disciplinary process, including: receiving complaints and information concerning possible violations of the undergraduate Standards of Conduct or Academic Honor Principle; initiating and coordinating investigation and disposition in accordance with disciplinary procedures set forth in the undergraduate Student Handbook, designating and preparing formal charges; developing evidentiary packages utilized in the adjudication of individual cases and, in consultation with the Committee Chairs, administering the hearing process. Sets departmental goals and objectives in consultation with staff, makes assignments, provides instruction and training, and sets priorities. Advises/counsels undergraduate students (charged students, students reporting misconduct, witnesses, etc.), faculty members, deans, parents and others of undergraduate disciplinary procedures generally and as applied to specific cases. Plays a critical role in managing complex and controversial reports of student conduct with potential disciplinary implications. Coordinates sexual assault investigations and support the graduate conduct process for all other Title IX complaints including preparation of allegations, case packets and outcome letters. Coordinates and chairs the Committee on Standards Academic Action review of unsatisfactory academic performance and Subcommittee review of registrarial appeals. Articulates purposes and procedures of the Committee on Standards and/or the Organizational Adjudication Committee to a wide variety of interested parties (including students, alumni, student press and public news media). Guides the judicial work of the residentially-based hearing officers. Establishes, maintains and enhances positive working relationships with diverse members of the community to accomplish departmental and divisional goals. Prepares regular reports presenting statistical information and substantive analysis of outcomes. Recommends responses and initiates procedural adjustments as appropriate. Stays abreast of current developments in student judicial affairs, maintains professional network of educators through contacts and membership or association with local, regional and national professional associations and organizations. Implements regular review of disciplinary system in conjunction with national standards and current best practices. Community Engagement & Education Collaborates with faculty, student affairs staff and other campus partners in the development, implementation and delivery of a comprehensive outreach/education program to promote positive citizenship, awareness of community standards and understanding of College disciplinary procedures. Collaborates with campus partners to identify and implement strategies of addressing campus issues beyond the judicial process. Plans and conducts orientation and training sessions for COS and OAC members (faculty, administrators and students). Conducts Title IX training of staff, hearing officers, and investigators – independently or in collaboration with Title IX Coordinator. Develops written materials to support the work of the College’s undergraduate conduct committees.

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