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.