Saginaw Valley State University-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Director
Lexington, MA

Provides leadership for all functions of the Office of Student Conduct. Ensures that students’ rights are protected, and University behavior standards are enforced.

  • Act as the Chief Student Conduct Officer to establish community standards and expectations, promote student learning and support the safety and wellbeing of the campus community.
  • Administers the Student Code of Conduct.
  • Directs overall operations of the student conduct process for the University, including investigating behavioral concerns, tracking student conduct reports and coordinating the student conduct appeal process for the institution.
  • Manages and facilitates the academic integrity process for the University.
  • Serve as an intermediary between faculty and students in academic integrity cases.
  • Lead the student conduct process, partner with Residence Life to investigate and manage conduct violations involving residential students.
  • Perform investigations of complaints and evaluate alleged violations, including interviewing involved parties, analyzing case materials and writing investigative reports.
  • Interpret case law and possess an understanding of student conduct, within a university setting.
  • Evaluate reports, determine reasonable sanctions and appropriate outcomes to support fairness and transparency of process for both residential and commuter students.
  • Train and educate the University community on the Student Conduct and Academic Integrity process, current legal parameters, fundamental fairness and due process.
  • Organizes and generates reports for the department.
  • Develop, implement and create policies for the Student Code of Conduct, hearing board standards and operating procedures in accordance with university policy, federal, state and local laws.
  • Direct the maintenance, archiving and destruction of confidential student files, including administration of the software database (Maxient), records of students, and holds.
  • Chair the CARE/BIT team which supports behavioral interventions for students.
  • Partner with University Police on Clery stats reporting.
  • Collaborates with various University departments to facilitate effective communication and ensure fulfillment of the student code procedures.
  • Research current legal issues, academic integrity, trends in higher education and student conduct.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Four years’ relevant experience.
  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, including active listening.
  • Knowledge of University policies and procedures related to student conduct and academic integrity.
  • Knowledge about best practices for student conduct.
  • Proficiency with computers and technology (e.g. conduct management software).
  • Ability to articulate a comprehensive knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of student development.
  • Depth of understanding and experience in the field of student conduct, privacy requirements, experience in workshop facilitation and extensive knowledge of student due process rights.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, oral and written communication and organization and a commitment to student development and integrative learning.
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with regular interruptions leveraging a high degree of accuracy while meeting deadlines.
  • Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community.
  • Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.
  • Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Experience with Title IX processes in higher education.
  • Excellent retirement package and employee benefits.
  • Professional development to support and grow employees.
  • Prioritizing the health and well-being of our employees through programs and gym memberships.
  • Rewarding and recognizing employees' achievements.
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