Assistant Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards

City University of New York•New York, NY

48d•$61,831 - $76,937

About The Position

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, the Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards, supports the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA) initiatives for student engagement and judicial affairs. The Assistant Director is responsible for managing various processes including, but not limited to, records management, daily operations of student conduct and sanctioning, scheduling and training of hearing boards, and student/campus educational efforts. About Guttman Community College: The Stella and Charles Guttman Community College is a beacon of innovation and knowledge creation in higher education, a two-year college where evidence-based high-impact practices in curriculum design and delivery permeate the educational model and have yielded graduation rates that are the highest in CUNY's community college sector and above the national average. Located in midtown Manhattan, Guttman draws a culturally diverse student body from across New York City and is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution. The College is committed to using a range of innovative approaches to achieve its goals and to improve student persistence, retention, completion, and transfer. The centerpiece of Guttman's educational model is an integrated first- year core curriculum, where students examine current world issues and use New York City as a living text and laboratory. Thus, connecting information and concepts across multiple disciplines, contexts, and perspectives. This immersive approach equips Guttman students with the foundation of knowledge and skills essential to their intellectual, social, civic, and professional endeavors in and beyond the classroom. The College admitted its first cohort of 300 students in August 2012 and has established a bold goal to increase enrollment as informed by its new strategic plan (Guttman Forward 2028). Before applying, candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the Stella and Charles Guttman Community College website (www.guttman.cuny.edu) to learn more about the institution.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and four years' related experience required.

Nice To Haves

A Master's Degree in Counseling, Education, Psychology, Social Work or a related area is preferred.
Demonstrate knowledge of relevant higher education regulations that impact student conduct including, but not limited to, FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, and VAWA.
Experience managing and maintaining confidential case management systems
Strong background in student development and restorative justice practices
Experience in student conduct administration (e.g., experience working in student judicial affairs, community standards, or related compliance offices).
Experience working with underprepared high school or college students and students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Excellent conflict resolution and mediation skills
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills to work and interact effectively, collaboratively, and cooperatively with a diverse community of learners, students, faculty and staff especially in a large centralized public university system

Responsibilities

Manage and monitor a secure and confidential database on student discipline cases including judicial hearings and resolutions.
Develop and implement initiatives, programs, activities, publications, and workshops that will promote positive and responsible student conduct and community standards.
In adherence with CUNY's policies and procedures, investigate and resolve student related complaints referred to the Office of Student Conduct, conduct and document investigations, and advise students of their rights and responsibilities.
Collaborate with the Title IX Coordinator on cases by sharing and exchanging relevant information, maintaining regular communication, and, upon designation, facilitating Title IX informal resolution mediations.
Maintain records regarding confidential student disciplinary/appeals documentation.
Ensure the establishment and training of the college's faculty-staff disciplinary committee, in adherence with CUNY's Bylaws, Article XV, and in partnership with relevant offices.
Serve as a member of the College's CARE team.
Engage in the SAGE process (Systematic Approach to Guttman's Effectiveness) to assess the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards' programs and services and align to Guttman's strategic plan.
Manage fiscal affairs of the office.
As a member of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs, collaborate and assist with student related programming, strategic planning and initiatives, as needed.
Serve on College Committees and may represent the College at pertinent CUNY-wide meetings as assigned.

Benefits

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development.
We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off.
Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

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