Associate Director, Student Conduct

Associate Director, Student Conduct
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Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Campus Life, Director of Housing, Residential Education and Conduct, the Associate Director of Student Conduct is an essential leadership position which oversees the day to day operation of the College's community standards and student conduct process. The Associate Director works to create and promote a high quality, fair and just educational experience through the policies and expectations outlined in the student handbook and experiences lived out each day within the Emerson College community. The Associate Director serves as an administrative hearing officer and advises Conduct Boards and Resolution Panels in collaboration with the Assistant Dean. The Associate Director provides supervision to student workers and graduate assistants, and works closely with professional hearing officers in residential education. The Associate Director should approach their work with innovation and be grounded in best practice and current national trends and themes. The Associate Director is key in assisting to develop and implement policies, procedures, and programmatic innovations to create a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming campus community.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Supports the Assistant Dean for Campus Life in the administration of the College's community standards and student conduct system
• Collaborate with Emerson College Police Department on incident reporting, follow up and review.
• Provide ongoing support, training, and guidance to resident director staff in reviewing cases and investigation reports, providing feedback, and addressing questions/concerns.
• Work collaboratively with the Associate Director of Residence Life, Associate Director of Housing Operations and the Director of Student Engagement and Leadership (or designee) to develop and facilitate student conduct training for student groups.
• Incorporate diverse, inclusive and socially just practices to promote student success as it relates to community standards.
• Manage and adjudicate caseload of reported Code of Conduct violations, including off campus misconduct and matters of academic dishonesty while ensuring management of all conduct records.
• Recruit, select, and train Conduct Board members; develop training for faculty and staff Conduct Board members; Provide guidance to all participating parties of a Conduct Board; and administer and facilitate Conduct Boards.
• Collaborate with Associate Director of Housing Operations around health and safety inspections and any violations found within the Emerson College residence halls.
• Assist in policy review and changes to The Code of Conduct, and other related department policies, processes and procedures.
• Work closely with Housing Operations staff on the residence hall welcome desk assistant (security) program
• Represent their area on the Care, Assistance and Support Team (CAST) and SAFE (threat assessment) team as needed.
• Supervise the graduate assistant for Student Conduct and assistant director / coordinator for student conduct. Assist the Assistant Dean for Campus Life in management of the student handbook / code of conduct
• Serve in the Administrator On-Call phone rotation
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS - Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job.

• Master's degree in student affairs or related field
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in student affairs, student conduct or related areas

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Strong knowledge of student conduct and current trends, risks and liabilities associated with student conduct
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to handle stressful situations with compassion and clarity
• Commitment to creating an equitable and fair process for all parties participating in the conduct process
• Knowledge of the operations of a residential campus
• Experience with Maxient, Banner, etc
• Previous supervisory experience

PHYSICAL ABILITIES - Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Requires ability to lift and move objects that are light
• Requires ability to move materials occasionally

WORK ENVIRONMENT - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Usual Office Conditions

COMPENSATION

The hiring range for this position is $68,691 - $84,146, commensurate with years of relevant experience.

Grade of Position: 23-09E

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.

Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.

To apply, please visit: https://emerson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Emerson_College_Staff/job/Boston-Campus/Associate-Director--Student-Conduct_JR004668

About Us
Emerson College is the nation’s only four-year institution dedicated exclusively to majors in communication and the arts in a liberal arts context. Its main campus is located in the center of the dynamic multicultural city of Boston, in close proximity to major publishing houses, arts institutions, and research centers. The college also has campuses in Los Angeles and the Netherlands. Emerson College enrolls over 4,300 graduate and undergraduate students from more than 70 countries and all 50 states.

Diversity Statement
Emerson College believes diversity enriches the educational experience by providing students with the opportunity to learn from individuals who may have different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Engagement with diversity in the curriculum, in our co-curricular offerings, and all other aspects of the College enhances the personal and intellectual growth of all members of our campus community. Emerson is committed to strengthening communities, including our workplace, by fostering the development of the intercultural competencies necessary for meaningful citizenship in an increasingly complex, pluralistic society. Emerson College does not discriminate on the basis of sex/gender in its educational programs or activities. Emerson has designated the Associate Vice President, Title IX, and Clery Coordinator to respond to inquiries regarding the College Sexual Misconduct Policy. The Title IX Coordinator may be reached at 8 Park Plaza, Transportation Bldg, Room 230 Boston, MA 02116; Telephone: 617-824-8999; email: titleix@emerson.edu

Annual Clery Report
In accordance with the federal Clery and Campus SaVE Acts, Emerson College commits to providing all current and prospective students and employees with access to the annual campus security reports for each of our campuses. This report may be accessed from the Emerson College Police Department website.

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