Assistant Director of Residence Life & Student Conduct

Employer: Drew University
Location: Madison, New Jersey, United States
Salary: Competitive Salary
Date posted: Nov 4, 2024

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Position Type: Administrative, Student Affairs, Other Student Affairs, Residence Life, Student Activities & Services
Employment Type: Full Time

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The Assistant Director of Residence Life and Student Conduct is a pivotal role within the department, responsible for overseeing key aspects of both residence life and student conduct. This live-in optional position plays a significant part in creating a positive residential experience that fosters academic and personal development while upholding community standards and addressing student conduct.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Conduct:

Serve as a conduct officer for students, managing a personal caseload of conduct cases.
Advise and collaborate with conduct officers on case investigations, hearings, and sanctioning, ensuring alignment with university policies.
Communicate with students regarding conduct processes, interim measures, and outcomes.
Oversee the administration and completion of sanctions.
Contribute to assessment efforts, including evaluating the educational outcomes of sanction-based learning and the effectiveness of conduct officers.
Assist the Director of Residence Life & Student Conduct in educating the campus community about student rights, responsibilities, and expected behavior through the code of conduct.
Serve as Title IX investigator.

Residence Life Oversight:

Manage, lead, and organize our pro-staff on-call duty schedule before each term.
Manage the recruitment, selection, and training processes for new and returning Community Advisors (CAs) & House Assistants (HAs), including Fall, Spring, and Summer training programs as well as in-services and all-staff meetings.
Oversee the implementation and assessment of the Residential Programming Model and educational, community, and social programming initiatives.
Oversee and manage Drew University’s four distinctive and culturally rich Theme Houses, ensuring they align with departmental goals and university policies. Actively contribute to the growth and expansion of our Theme House program, fostering new, unique, and creative communities.
Serve in a rotating on-call duty schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, providing crisis response and management for the campus community.

Collaboration and Community Engagement:

Partner with various university departments (e.g., Campus Safety, Counseling, Student Health Services) to support the holistic development of students within the residential community.
Engage with students and staff to resolve elevated conflicts, contributing to a positive and inclusive residential environment.

Standard Department Responsibilities:

Maintain accurate records, compile data, and generate reports related to student conduct and residence life.
Participate in department meetings, staff training sessions, and campus events, such as Accepted Students Days and Open Houses as well as opening and closing of our halls and graduation.
Uphold and enforce university policies, maintaining high ethical standards and professionalism.

Qualifications:

Education:

Master’s degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, or a related field required.

Experience:

At least 2-3 years of professional experience in Residence Life, Student Conduct, Student Affairs, or a related area, with experience in student conduct processes and residential education preferred.

Skills:

Strong understanding of student development theory, legal issues in higher education (e.g., FERPA, Title IX), and best practices in student conduct administration.
Proficiency in using conduct management systems (e.g., Maxient) and other relevant technology.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.

How to Apply:

To apply, submit the following materials.

Cover letter
CV/Resume
Contact information of 3 professional references

Applications will be reviewed as received; early applications are encouraged

About Drew University:

Drew University, a Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts university, includes the College of Liberal Arts, the Drew Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is located on a beautiful, wooded campus in Madison, New Jersey, a thriving small town close to New York City.

It has a total enrollment of more than 2,200 students and has 136 full-time faculty members, 96% of whom hold the terminal degree in their field. The Theological and Caspersen schools offer master’s and doctoral degrees, and the College confers BA and BS degrees in 40 disciplines and offers 19 dual-degree programs.

Drew’s one-of-a-kind, leading-edge path to an undergraduate degree, ensures that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a network of mentors, and an experience-based résumé—guaranteed. Particularly noteworthy opportunities for undergraduates include the Charles A. Dana Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti (RISE), the Drew Summer Science Institute (DSSI), the Center for Civic Engagement, as well as seven New York City semesters and several international study abroad programs.

The Caspersen School of Graduate Studies offers a wide array of distinctive and flexible advanced degree programs designed to meet the needs of almost any busy schedule. All programs are based on Drew’s renowned commitment to faculty-student mentorship, opportunities for out-of-the-classroom experiential learning, and facilitating a robust intellectual community.

The Theological School has a distinguished history rooted in the United Methodist Church. Today, it serves many denominations as a center for preparing clergy and leaders for service in the church and the world. Its focus on biblical and theological scholarship and social justice has made it a sought-after destination for students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees.

To enrich education through diversity, Drew University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Following federal and state requirements; a candidate must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States if selected for hire.

These positions are subject to a background check.

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Drew University

Drew University, a Phi Beta Kappa liberal arts university, includes the College of Liberal Arts, the Drew Theological School and the Caspersen School of Graduate Studies. Drew is located on a beautiful, wooded campus in Madison, New Jersey, a thriving small town close to New York City.

It has a total enrollment of more than 2,200 students and has 136 full-time faculty members, 96% of whom hold the terminal degree in their field. The Theological and Caspersen schools offer master’s and doctoral degrees, and the College confers BA and BS degrees in 40 disciplines, with 59 available minors, and offers 18 preprofessional and 19 dual-degree programs.

Drew’s one-of-a-kind, leading edge path to an undergraduate degree, Launch, ensures that every student graduates with a purpose, sought-after transferable skills, a network of mentors, and an experience-based résumé—guaranteed. Particularly noteworthy opportunities for undergraduates include the Charles A. Dana Research Institute for Scientists Emeriti (RISE), the Drew Summer Science Institute (DSSI), the Center for Civic Engagement, as well as New York City semesters focusing on Communications & Media, Contemporary Art, Museums & Cultural Management, New York Theatre, Social Entrepreneurship, Wall Street, and the United Nations, and several international study abroad programs.

Drew also houses the Center on Religion, Culture & Conflict, the Center for Holocaust/Genocide Study and the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, an independent professional theater, as well as the United Methodist Archives and History Center and one of the country’s leading concentrations of materials on Willa Cather.

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