The Associate Director of Student Conduct is a staff member who provides direct support for the administration of the college’s Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct, and all policies, procedures, and prevention efforts pertaining to student behavior. The Associate Director provides training for campus partners including Residence Life, Campus Safety, and hearing panel members who assist in the decisions of policy violations. This position works collaboratively with students, faculty, and administration in partnership with the Associate Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator to address behavior-related concerns on and off campus. This position serves as a leader within the Student Affairs area and is part of the leadership level of the on call rotation. This position may be eligible for on-campus housing.
Specific Responsibilities:
Serves as the primary hearing officer for non-academic administrative student conduct cases.
Coordinates communication in all administrative conduct cases.
Coordinates Care Team Referrals and case management
Assists in the implementation and evaluation of the college’s Student Handbook and Student Code of Conduct and all policies, procedures and prevention efforts pertaining to student behavior.
Conducts ongoing reviews of the Student Code of Conduct involving key campus constituencies including faculty, staff, and students.
Leads investigations for high-level or complex incidents, including collaborating with Campus Safety in camera review, interviewing involved parties, and drafting investigative reports.
Provides ongoing training and assistance to campus partners including RAs, Campus Safety, and hearing officers about their roles in enforcement and adjudication of the Student Code of Conduct.
Maintains effective partnerships with key departments including, but not limited to, Academic Affairs, Campus Safety, Residential Life, Athletics, Health and Wellness, Title IX, and General Counsel.
Educates faculty, staff, and students by offering regular opportunities to highlight community standards and their connection to the values of inclusion and equity, as well as the conduct process, where appropriate.
Provides leadership for the campus crisis response and on call protocols as part of the leadership level duty rotation.
Participates in college-wide events as part of the Student Affairs team, including residence hall openings, orientation, welcome week, family weekend and commencement.
May assist with Title IX work, depending on qualifications and experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree and four (4) to six (6) years of experience in higher education.
Demonstrated experience in student conduct.
Applied understanding of student development theory, including the impact of student behavior on student success.
Experience with investigations and prevention efforts.
Experience implementing restorative justice practices and alternative dispute resolution.
Multicultural competence and a demonstrated commitment to diversity in all forms.
Ability to build trusting relationships with all constituencies.
An understanding of emerging issues in higher education, particularly in student services.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Involvement regionally or nationally in professional development associations within higher education.
Experience working within Maxient.
Experience with student conduct assessment design and implementation.
Ursinus is an AA/EO employer. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.
Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students.