Administrator, Student Conduct

Student Affairs

Search #22-84A

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

This position is responsible for providing leadership for student conduct including leading and partnering with a team of professional and paraprofessional staff in the Office of Residential Life. The Administrator leads efforts to promote, enforce, and administer the Student Code of Conduct and promote a safe campus community. The Administrator is responsible for building strong collaborative partnerships with other units of the Student Affairs Division and other campus stakeholders including legal counsel, Title IX staff, and the University of New Haven Police department. The Administrator recruits and trains faculty/staff to assume duties as Independent Investigators and decision makers in conduct cases. The Administrator works with the Senior Associate Dean, external constituencies such as parents and attorneys for matters related to the code of conduct process. The Administrator provides mediation services to students as requested.

As an integral member of the Division of Student Life, the Administrator for Student Conduct strives to create a fair and just community by promoting student responsibility, accountability, ethical decision making, and civility.

Role and Responsibilities

• Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates professional staff members and multiple student leaders. Provides oversight of all conduct cases each year
• Serve as lead conduct officer for students and student organizations
• Meet with students and to review the conduct and appeal process in preparation for meetings
• Serve as one of the appeal officers for incidents for higher level conduct cases within the community
• Communicate with students and families regarding interim disciplinary measures
• Review incident management system (Maxient) for appropriate case distribution
• Collaborate with conduct officers to determine alleged violations of the code of conduct and sanctions within institutional guidelines
• Leads educational efforts to ensure that students understand and abide by UNH policies. Leads workshops for students, faculty, and staff around the university on complaint procedures, adjudication of cases, rights of all parties in conduct cases, and appeals.
• Lead efforts to train key stakeholders as needed such as the Student Conduct Board
• Educate campus community members about standards of behavior expected as stated in the Student Handbook.
• Coordinate the parental notification process for code of conduct community violations and communicates with families regarding student behavior in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
• Lead the execution and organization of educational-based sanction workshops
• Assist in assessment efforts including the educational outcomes of sanction-based learning and effectiveness of conduct officers with the Senior Associate Dean of Students
• Compile monthly and yearly statistical code of conduct information and provide interpretations of the data for campus partners, while staying up to date with policies and compliance regulations
• Partner with University constituents including but not limited to Residential Life, University Police Department, Counseling, Athletics, Facilities., Center for Student Engagement, Leadership and Orientation, Myatt Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Accessibility Resource Center,
• Serve as part of the administrative on-call/back up system for higher level residential and off campus incidents (as needed)
• Serve in the absence of the Senior Associate Dean of Students for interim suspensions where appropriate
• Represent the Dean of Students Office in the community standards role on pertinent committees, task forces and projects

Student Support and Wellness

• Work with colleagues to support students toward a successful and safe experience at University of New Haven
• Report, advise and support students and parents regarding behavioral issues and other obstacles impacting student ability to meet goals
• Serve as active member of Division of Student Life, collaborate on student programs of broader interests, community building, and leadership development
• Monitor updates to best practices and federal, state, and local laws that may affect Student Conduct
• Serves as the primary contact for parents, attorneys, outside advocacy groups, and other stakeholders for questions related to student conduct processes
• Makes decisions regarding conduct outcomes and ensures that other decision-makers follow the Code of Conduct
• Develop early intervention programs for students related to alcohol
• Has primary responsibility to ensure that changes to code of conduct and student handbook policies represent best practices
• Support the Division of Student Affairs in meeting the divisional goals and mission of the University
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Dean, Dean of Students or VP for Enrollment and Student Success

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience working with various constituencies including students, faculty, alumni, and other communities
• 3-5 years’ experience in student conduct, programming, student affairs or related field
• Ability to travel on behalf of the University
• Working knowledge of Title IX, FERPA, and student conduct and due process best practice
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including early morning, evening and weekends is necessary and expected

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior leadership and supervisory experience
• Master’s degree preferred
• Excellent teamwork skills, ability to be flexible and work under multiple deadlines, collaboration skills, positive attitude.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience managing multiple priorities
• Demonstrated record of critical thinking, leadership, and sound judgment
• Experience working building strong collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders
• Prior experience working with the Maxient student conduct database a must.

University of New Haven Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Vision

The University of New Haven is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a diverse institution which celebrates, respects, and values individuals of all social identities. We believe that as members of the university community, our socio‐cultural differences ignite intellectual growth and foster a culture of understanding that embraces our ever‐changing society.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you have the qualifications we are looking for and are interested in working for an institution where the experience of learning is both personal and pragmatic and one that is guided by a distinguished faculty who care deeply about individual student success, we want to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references, all of which will remain confidential, through this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/117760

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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