Assistant Director, Student Conduct & Community Standards

Job Summary

Independently coordinates and executes tasks in support of a programs, event, service or department. Serves as point-of-contact to internal and external parties providing both information and assuring service delivery. Must foresee and rectify complications preemptively and in real time.

Student Conduct investigates and adjudicates allegations of violations of the student code of conduct, including implementing and monitoring sanctions resulting from Title IX violations. Responsible for implementing the policies and procedures surrounding the student conduct process, investigating alleged code violations, advising students on their rights, and engaging in education and outreach activities to the larger University community. Stays abreast of relevant best practices and applicable legal developments regarding student rights and legislative and regulatory requirements. Responds to emergent issues. Assesses risk of substantial harm. Recommends and implements interim actions in response to student behavior or threats.

Essential Functions

• 60% Administer a comprehensive university-wide student conduct program for academic and non-academic issues as it applies to individual students and student organizations. Assist in the development of policies and procedures, maintain conduct records, conduct complex investigations, facilitate student conduct meetings and hearings.
• 15% Assist in advising, training, evaluating, and supervising full-time staff, graduate assistants, interns, hearing officers, and student staff.
• 10% Develop and implement educational programs and training events for the department and the campus community educating them on university policy, community standards, and the student conduct process.
• 10% Assist in the development and administration of departmental assessment initiatives and reporting, including gathering data and statistics pertinent to the department and compiling data for departmental, university, external reports such as the Clery Act, Drug Free Schools Act, Collin’s Law, and the Stop Campus Hazing Act.
• 5% Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

Additional Position Information

Education:

Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree. Prefer a master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or Law.

Experience

Requires a minimum of 4 years experience in higher education student conduct, residence life and housing or related experience in an educational or investigation focused environment. Requires a minimum of 1 year supervision experience. Knowledge of due process requirements and federal and state laws impacting student conduct policies and procedures required. Effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills and administrative capabilities required. Ability to coordinate all aspects of student disciplinary action required and maintain confidential records. Prior experience and training in conducting complex investigations including Title IX, Gender-Based Misconduct, Discrimination, and Hazing cases preferred.

Application Instructions

In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume.

Application Deadline : Review of applicants will begin immediately. Position open until filled.

Compensation : The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt)

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if Applicable)

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Cindy Harm

Email

[email protected]

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Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.