Associate Director, Student Conduct and Advocacy

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities, and a flagship of the State University of New York ( SUNY ) system. UB’s Office of Student Conduct and Advocacy is seeking an Associate Director who will serve as a chief administrative hearing officer for student hearings, and assist with the university’s Title IX and NYS 129-B compliance responsibilities.

• Assist in developing departmental policies and procedures, offer alternative forms of dispute resolution, engage students in developmentally appropriate conversations to address and resolve student conduct concerns, along with adjudicating alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
• Work with the Student Conduct data management system (Maxient) to update student records and create assessment materials.
• Serve as the direct supervisor of the Conduct Coordinator and oversee the Graduate Assistant who manages advocacy cases, including attending hearings relating to academic grievances and policy disputes (non-judicial) and monitors the community service program for sanctioned students. This will involve working with community service site supervisors and Campus Living staff.
• Work with local, state, and federal investigators as well as campus departments to facilitate background checks for students.
• Provide outreach presentations, assist with orientation, and serve on divisional committees.
• Work with highly confidential information and will work closely with University police, parents, faculty and staff. This position also works closely with SUNY Counsel and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in response to legal matters related to student conduct.
• Serve on Greek Life Advisory Committee, UB-Community Wellness Coalition, and other committees as needed.
• Assist with persona non grata reviews, conditional admission reviews, and the felony review committee, as needed. Please see position description.

Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the university’s goals of inclusive excellence.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages .

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of experience in student conduct and/or community standards in a higher education setting; or master’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex tasks and competing demands
• Exhibits excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and self-motivation while working independently and in a team setting.
• Communicates clearly and professionally at multiple levels and with diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, Law, Counseling or related field.
• 5 years of experience in student conduct, higher education, or similar professional setting.
• Working knowledge of conduct databases (i.e Maxient, PAVE, Simplicity, etc.)

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