Director of Community Standards

Colorado School of Mines•Colorado, CO

2d•$85,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Community Standards is the institutional leader for Colorado School of Mines’ student conduct process, overseeing related operations, policies, and procedures. Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Director supervises the Assistant Director of Community Standards and provides guidance to conduct staff in Residence Life, SAIL, and Academic Affairs. The role provides vision, planning, and execution for initiatives in the Office of Community Standards and Student Life, supporting integrity, accountability, belonging, and positive community experiences. The position requires an on-campus presence in Golden, Colorado. The Director manages conduct case resolution, centralized records and data systems, appeals, organizational conduct matters, and the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT). The role also serves as the main point of contact for conduct case management, arrests, and police referrals, and as a decision-maker for designated TIX cases. The Director collaborates with campus and community partners, reports on conduct and academic-integrity trends, and uses assessment and research to inform practice. The Director develops long-term goals, manages the Community Standards Office strategic plan and budget, updates the Student Code of Conduct, maintains relationships with local stakeholders, and guides the office’s mission and vision. The role also creates and reviews standard operating procedures, supports institutional programs and events, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least three years of professional experience working with students in the conduct process in a higher-education setting, including on- and off-campus conduct concerns.
Master’s degree in higher education administration, student affairs administration, educational leadership, law, or a related field.
Supervisory experience.
Comfort with having difficult conversations with students.
Proficiency in record-keeping, data management, and assessment.
Familiarity with writing and editing policies and procedures.
Current awareness of relevant higher-education conduct issues through involvement in organizations such as ASCA, ACPA, or NASPA.
Strong teamwork and communication skills with campus staff, faculty, students, and family members.
Commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, access, and equity.
Strong interpersonal, listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of professional experience adjudicating student conduct cases and academic-integrity issues in higher education.
A master’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution of higher education.
Progressive experience adjudicating student conduct cases, including cases resulting in suspension or expulsion.
Experience writing and influencing policy and procedural change.
NABITA BIT Certification.
Strong interpersonal communication, ability to build rapport quickly, and a record of collaborative work.
Outstanding administrative skills, program evaluation, record-keeping, and attention to detail.
Ability to train and educate a range of stakeholders on conduct proceedings.
Experience or training in restorative justice or restorative practices.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support the Assistant Director of Community Standards, including recruitment, training, professional development, and evaluation; provide guidance to other conduct case managers.
Provide training and professional development to conduct case resolution managers in Community Standards and Student Life.
Coordinate organizational conduct resolutions in SAIL and supervise the conduct process for SAIL matters.
Manage centralized conduct records and data systems in Maxient, communicate with case participants, and monitor and close cases promptly.
Serve as a case resolution manager for elevated or critical on- and off-campus policy violations, including individual and student-organization cases and hazing investigations.
Chair the Behavioral Intervention Team with the Director of Student Outreach and Support, including hosting weekly meetings, preparing agendas, maintaining records, implementing procedures, and providing member development.
Assist the Dean of Students with conduct appeals and lead the Academic Misconduct Appeal process.
Serve as the main point of contact and administrator for arrests, police reports, and referrals, and as the main administrator for conduct case management at Mines.
Serve as a decision-maker for TIX cases involving sexual misconduct, harassment, retaliation, and discrimination.
Collaborate with campus partners to support students through BIT and conduct processes, including developing educational outcomes and workshops.
Report conduct and academic-integrity trends to stakeholders and stay informed of relevant practices through ASCA, NABITA, and peer-institution research.
Support and advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion and use data to inform decisions.
Provide Maxient training and access to BIT members and conduct resolution managers, and maintain Maxient Level 5 users through annual system clean-up and check-ins.
Develop and implement long-term goals and initiatives for Community Standards in partnership with stakeholders.
Update the Student Code of Conduct at least every two years in collaboration with students and staff.
Strengthen relationships with local stakeholders, including the City of Golden and Jefferson County DA’s Office, to support students navigating criminal and conduct processes.
Serve on boards, committees, taskforces, and working groups as assigned.
Manage the Community Standards Office strategic plan and advance initiatives such as restorative justice, educational sanctions, and conflict-management resources.
Guide the Office of Community Standards with a defined mission and vision and continually assess its effectiveness.
Manage an annual office budget of $10,000 or more, with additional funding for BIT/NABITA training.
Create and review standard operating procedures for conduct case managers and campus partnerships.
Volunteer for large-scale Student Life and institutional programs and events, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Flexible health and dental care options.
Generous sick and vacation time.
13 paid holidays per year, including a week-long campus winter break.
Retirement plan fully vested on the first day of employment, with an employer contribution.
Tuition benefits: six credits per year for employees and a 50 percent discount for dependents.
RTD Ecopass for free regional light-rail and bus transportation.
Access to State of Colorado discount programs.
Free tickets to Mines Athletics home games.
Access to the Recreation Center, including fitness classes, training, and a swimming pool.
Equipment rentals through the Outdoor Recreation Center.
On-campus daycare center.