Assistant Director, Student Conduct and Academic Integrity

University of Texas at Austin

79d • $76,000

About The Position

The Office of the Dean of Students at the University of Texas at Austin is dedicated to creating a transformative campus experience where students develop critical thinking, leadership skills, and a lifelong commitment to positive civic engagement. Guided by our core principles of being student-focused, fostering collaborative innovation, empowering ownership, and embracing strategic efficiency, we strive to support students both inside and outside the classroom. Our mission is to develop student leaders, foster involvement, and provide support for all Longhorns, ensuring that every decision and action prioritizes their well-being and development. Join us in fostering a community that values excellence and the holistic development of our students. The Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity will administer the student conduct process for academic, non-academic, and student organization matters. This role involves investigating and resolving complaints, consulting with students, faculty, and community members, and serving as a resource on student conduct matters. By collaborating closely with departmental and campus partners, this position helps create a holistic approach to student development through the conduct process, aligning with the guiding principles of being student-focused, fostering collaborative innovation, and empowering ownership. This role is integral to the office’s vision of fostering a transformative campus experience. Through their work, this position contributes to a supportive environment where all students can thrive and succeed.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in student affairs administration, educational policy, or related field.
• 5 or more years of experience in student conduct, higher education administration, or academic discipline.
• Communication-listening focus; ability to acquire information/ideas from others; collaborative, shares resources based on business needs with other functional managers; factor functional concerns/needs into strategy; incorporate long term strategic direction/goals into business model; delegates responsibility for overseeing functional tasks to direct reports and engages others in learning.

Nice To Haves

• High level of skill in communication with a listening focus.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire information/ideas from others.
• Demonstrated collaborative style with ability to share resources based on business needs with other functional managers.
• Ability to factor functional concerns/needs into strategy.
• Ability to incorporate long term strategic direction/goals into business model.
• Demonstrated ability to delegate responsibility for overseeing functional tasks to direct reports and to engage others in learning.

Responsibilities

• Administers the student conduct process for academic, non-academic, and student organization matters, including the investigation and resolution of complaints with emphasis on student development.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of Title IX, CLERY, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), as well as other federal and state regulatory changes and other duties as assigned.
• Meets with students, faculty, legal affairs, campus colleagues, community members and others, as appropriate, for consultation, education, and problem solving.
• Serves as a resource on student conduct matters at the institution.
• Supports unit leadership in their work with the case management database, Maxient, including customization, system process updates, and implementation of campus partner units’ utilization of the software.
• Engages in regular data analytics review to guide assessment efforts, case management, programmatic development, and campus stakeholder engagement.
• Assists with outreach and marketing initiatives including matters ranging from annual reports, assessment plans, website content, publications and launching new initiatives.
• Assists with the development and presentation of educational programming and presentations.
• Supervises staff, which may include professional staff and/or graduate staff.
• Assists or leads special assignments within the office and the Office of the Dean of Students, including committee appointments.

Benefits

• Standard office environment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Occasional domestic travel
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees