Assistant Director, Student Conduct & Community Standards

University of Akron•Akron, OH

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prefer a master’s degree in Higher Education, Counseling, or Law.
Prior experience and training in conducting complex investigations including Title IX, Gender-Based Misconduct, Discrimination, and Hazing cases preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Assist in advising, training, evaluating, and supervising full-time staff, graduate assistants, interns, hearing officers, and student staff.
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.
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.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

Benefits

The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave.
In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission.
All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA).
The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)).

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