Assistant Director for Student Conduct

About Drexel

Drexel is a comprehensive global research university ranked among the top 100 in the nation. With over 24,000 students, Drexel is one of America's 15 largest private universities. Drexel is one of Philadelphia's top 10 private employers, and a major engine for economic development in the region. Drexel has committed to being the nation’s most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics.

Job Summary

The Assistant Director is a full-time employee. The Assistant Director serves as a resource and liaison for students in distress to Student Life. This role will provide support for the leadership of Student Conduct and also serve as a Conduct Case Administrator. This position also will serve a critical role in the tracking and administration of COVID-19-related disciplinary matters. The Assistant Director for Student Conduct reports directly to the Director for Student Conduct. This position does require some night and weekend responsibilities.

Essential Functions

• As part of Student Conduct team, implement, and oversee departmental mission, vision, values and goals during a time of significant departmental development.
• Develop effective partnerships with external partners, including those related to the tracking and compliance of COVID-19 related incidents.
• Implement assessment efforts related to student conduct, including ongoing assessment on COVID-19 incidents and testing noncompliance.
• Create and implement training and development with regards to Student Conduct for all levels of Conduct Case Administrators.
• Serve as a liaison with Conduct Case Administrators in Housing and Residence Life.
• Create and implement training and development for conduct board members and advisors.
• Oversee the recruitment of conduct board members and advisors.
• Schedule hearings and appeal boards as needed.
• Track cases and sanctions for the department, including cases assigned to HRL staff members.
• Conduct disciplinary background checks regarding students and student employees.
• Serve as a Conduct Case Administrator for all levels of conduct cases.
• Keep up to date on best practices in the field of Student Conduct, and make recommendations on changes to policy and practice.
• Manage Student Conduct email inbox.
• Escalate reports and incidents as necessary if interim measures may be appropriate.
• Expert in the judicial software system(s), experience with Maxient a plus.
• Work with the Office of Equality and Diversity on training, and adjudication of the policies in their purview.
• Update key data reports and access data as requested.
• Manage Title IX module compliance for all new students.
• Collaborate with other campus partners (Counseling Center, Athletics), on case management and student follow up.
• Provide resources to students regarding sanctions, including both leaving and returning to the university as a result of a suspension or interim measures.
• Lead special projects for the department.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Candidate must have a proven track-record of excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently and function within a team.
• Candidates must be able to manage competing priorities and function in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the higher education or student affairs preferred. Experience in case management, triage, and crisis intervention is appreciated.

Location

University City, Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt with a salary grade of J. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised:Aug 24 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Sep 24 2021 Eastern Daylight Time