Director Of Student Conduct

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Director of Student Conduct
The candidate provides visionary and instrumental leadership for the university department that implements processes, programs, and services to resolve complex situation. Will be responsible for ensuring compliance with institutional policies and relevant laws. Responsibilities of the director include hiring and developing a high performing and cohesive staff; conducting investigations and fact-finding for complex and serious student conduct situations; training professional staff on student conduct policies, protocols, and practice; and overseeing the development and implementation of educational and restorative sanctions. Communicates the mission and vision of the department to the university faculty, staff, students, and the surrounding community. Provide effective leadership for the Office of Student Conduct, guided by a mission and vision consistent with the mission, goals, and priorities of the university and the Division of Student Life. Coordinate the operationalization of the Honor Code and the Student Code of Conduct, including the development, implementation, and assessment of policies and procedures; Establish and implement departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; Provide direct oversight for the Office of Student Conduct annual budget; includes monitoring the budget, preparation and submission of the annual budget and long-term planning documents/proposals in coordination with the assistant dean of students; Supervise, recruit, hire, train, and assess the job performance of assigned staff; includes developing training experiences and supervision strategies that provide skills, knowledge, and dispositions required to effectively meet established goals and objectives; Develop and implement effective departmental meeting and communication structures; Provide ongoing training and feedback to professional staff members serving as hearing officers and assist with advising and training the University Honor Board; Investigate alleged offenses of the Honor Code and Student Code of Conduct; Contribute to the regular review and revisions of the Honor Code, Student Code of Conduct, and associated policies and procedure; Serve as the liaison and primary point of contact with Campus Safety and Police and local police departments regarding student behavior; Prepare documentation and compliance with the Campus Security Act and the Clery Act – work closely with surrounding law enforcement to ensure proper recording and reporting; Respond to internal and external requests related to student conduct history and records; Respond to parent calls and inquiries; Establish and maintain effective relationships and processes that contribute to students’ academic and personal success; Regularly assess and communicate impact and effectiveness of processes, services, and other interventions; Maintain collaborative relationships with academic affairs leaders to address the intersections of student behavior and academic success; Engage and collaborate with student life educators, faculty leaders, and academic affairs administrators to advance awareness of the Honor Code and support a positive, values-based campus culture; Contribute to Student Life and University strategic planning, goal setting, and priority completion; Serve on university and divisional committees, task forces, and search committees; Other related duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President for Student Life / Dean of Students, and/or Assistant Dean of Students; Serve as a member of the Student Life emergency response staff. Should have completed master’s degree in higher education, student personnel, or related field and/or a professional degree in law, with 5-7 years post-masters experience in student conduct or a related functional area in higher education.

Application deadline: April 9, 2018.

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