Assistant Director for Student Life, Compliance

Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Student Life, Compliance serves as a member of the Student Success Team at the Alabama Community College System Office and reports directly to the Director of Student Life. This position is expected to cultivate strong working relationships with offices that oversee ADA services, student conduct, Title IX compliance, and other student life functions across ACCS; then aid by providing training and/or guidance, as necessary.

This position will also assist in the receipt, investigation, and resolution of complaints submitted to the ACCS office. Further, this person will assist with special projects related to Student Success.

• Assist ACCS colleges in developing institutional policies and procedures related to Title IX, Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
• Serve as primary liaison for ACCS for issues pertaining to Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972.
• Organize, plan, and/or facilitate trainings for Title IX officers including coordinators, investigators, decision makers, and other pertinent positions at ACCS colleges.
• Serve as a resource for ACCS for the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and related laws as it pertains to post-secondary education and students with disabilities. Provide guidance and/or training to ACCS college officials who oversee those departments.
• Provide guidance and/or training to ACCS college officials as needed related to Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and related laws.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for all student conduct related questions and concerns.
• Provide guidance and/or training to ACCS college officials as needed related to student conduct.
• Assist the Director of Student Life with the investigation and resolution of student complaints submitted to the ACCS office.
• Lead campaigns and strategic projects as assigned by Chancellor, Vice Chancellor for Student Success, or Director of Student Life.
• Present information to stakeholders and guide data-driven decision‑making processes.
• Work collaboratively with other divisions of ACCS.

• Remain active in professional associations related to job duties and stay abreast of federal and state policies that may impact ACCS institutions.
• Track local, regional, and national best practices related to job duties.
• Serve on systemwide committees, task forces, or special assignment groups as appointed by the Chancellor, Vice Chancellor for Student Success, or Director of Student Life.
• Prepare reports relating to systemwide accomplishments in areas of assigned responsibility.

As assigned.

• Computer
• Scanner
• Copier
• Calculator
• Phone
• Microsoft Office

• Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum five (5) years of directly-related experience working in a college setting or higher education support agency.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working directly with ADA, student conduct, and/or Title IX compliance procedures, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and judicial processes.
• Ability to analyze problems and identify alternative solutions.
• Ability to collect, compile, and analyze data.
• Ability to conceptualize and interpret policies, practices, and procedures which support and enhance the mission, role, and scope of the Alabama Community College System.
• Ability to communicate effectively using oral, written, and interpersonal skills including the ability to organize and conduct professional meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops for ACCS employees.

• Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Work experience in a community college setting, preferably in a student affairs role.
• Minimum five (5) years of administrative level work experience in college student affairs; specifically, within offices that oversee ADA services, Title IX compliance, and/or student conduct.
• Experience with Banner ERP and/or TargetX CRM.