Assistant Director, Student Conduct

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Student Conduct and Ethical Development (SCED) is part of the Associate Vice President/Dean of Students portfolio within Student Affairs. The department consists of eight full‑time professional staff, one full‑time administrative support staff member, one graduate assistant, and student assistants. Faculty, staff, and students volunteer to serve on the University Conduct Board (UCB) in support of SCED’s mission.

This position reports to the Associate Director for Student Conduct and Ethical Development and is responsible for investigating, adjudicating, and managing day‑to‑day operations related to student organization misconduct and student conduct incidents occurring primarily in non‑residential and off‑campus settings. The role also provides support in managing cases involving sexual misconduct, Title IX/VAWA, and Title VI. The Assistant Director oversees recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of UCB members and the UCB Advisory Council.

This position may also supervise a full‑time Student Development Coordinator, Graduate Assistant, or Administrative Support staff member. This role is designated as Essential Personnel.

• Assist the Associate Director in adjudicating student organization misconduct, sexual misconduct, Title VI and Title IX cases, and student conduct incidents occurring primarily in non‑residential and off‑campus settings. Serve as a Hearing Officer responsible for adjudicating a variety of conduct cases under the Student Code of Conduct and assigning appropriate sanctions. Contribute to compiling and analyzing data related to student organization misconduct and non‑residential/off‑campus conduct trends.
• Supervise the Student Development Coordinator, guiding all aspects of their role. Support the Coordinator in the development and implementation of outreach initiatives, offering constructive feedback and opportunities for leadership. Assist in the assessment of educational outreach and training efforts led by the coordinator.
• Lead the recruitment, selection, and training of UCB members, including faculty, staff, and students, and provide ongoing development opportunities. Facilitate training for a peer‑led agency within Student Government that advises students navigating the conduct process.
• Collaborate with campus and community partners on matters related to student organization misconduct and student conduct occurring outside of residential facilities and off campus. Represent SCED as needed in departmental and institutional initiatives.

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum of four years related exempt experience, including two years of supervisory experience.

Degree Equivalency Clause:
Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree.

Master’s degree in College Student Affairs, Student Personnel, Counseling, Higher Education, or a related field, and/or a Juris Doctorate is preferred. Preferably, candidates will have two to three years of experience in student conduct investigations and adjudication. Title IX training or certification is strongly preferred, along with experience addressing sexual harassment and sexual misconduct within a university setting. Training or certification in conflict mediation is desirable.

Knowledge of student conduct database systems (e.g., Symplicity Advocate, Maxient) is also preferred.

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