Assistant Director of Community Standards and Accountability

About Curry College:

Founded in 1879, Curry College is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton Massachusetts. In addition to the main campus classes for adult learners are also offered at our campus at Cordage Park in historic Plymouth. Curry College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Curry College offers 22 undergraduate majors, over 60 minors and concentrations, as well as five graduate programs.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. They are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators, committed to continuing their legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. They mentor and empower their students, building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students, and their rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that they do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX.

Job Description:

Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Dean of Students, the Assistant Director is a full-time, 12-month position within the Office of Community Standards & Accountability. The incumbent will serve as the principal Community Standards Officer for students who are allegedly in violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Responsibilities include serving as the primary Community Standards Hearing Officer, facilitating sanctioned educational classes, and implementing preventative programing around the Student Code of Conduct.

Essential Functions:

This role requires a thorough understanding of the College's student conduct process, as well as strong communication, mediation, and conflict resolution skills. The Assistant Director will promote student learning and development through the community standards process, services, and programs.

1. Community Standards Hearing Officer:

• Serve as the primary hearing officer for cases involving violations of the Student Code of Conduct;
• Responsible for investigations and documentation of alleged incidents including Bias, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct;
• Provide students with fair and prompt notification, adjudication, and outcome letters for their respective cases;
• Provides alternative resolutions to students seeking conflict resolution through mediation or restorative justice.

2. Education and Programming:

• Work collaboratively to create and present proactive educational workshops, presentations, and programs designed to increase community awareness of and adherence to College polies;
• Implement educations initiatives to prevent first-time violations and decrease recidivism;
• Collaborate with faculty to incorporate curriculum infusion and conduct presentations into First Year Studies and related academic courses;
• Implement evidence-based programs to use for individual and group alcohol and drug educational sanctions, such as BASICS and CHOICES;
• Consult with the Director of Student Conduct to evaluate the effectiveness of student conduct sanctions to improve services.

3. Administrative Support:

• Foster sanction compliance and hold students accountable for completing outstanding sanctions and assignments;
• Support Director in record requests, record reviews, readmit applications, and online Community Standards software management;
• Manage Report Review Meetings when Director is unavailable and assist Director in case management of other hearing officers;
• Participate as a member of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) when Director is unavailable. Conduct BIT follow-up with students when requested;
• Other duties as assigned to support the Office of Community Standards & Accountability and the Division of Student Affairs

Additional Functions:

• Serve as an active member of the Student Affairs team, assisting with College events to help with the recruitment and retention of students in order to achieve the students' and institution's educational goals;
• Assist with management and updating of Community Standards website, database, portal, and other technology;
• Participate in relevant conferences and seminars through attendance and provision of presentations. Subscribe to relevant listservs and publications;
• Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy;
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor of his/her designee;
• Must be available to work some night, evening and weekend hours

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree.
• At least two (2) years general student affairs work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Community Standards; experience working with student conduct software.

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be directed to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Rachel King at Rachel.king@curry.edu, (617) 979-3516, or King Academic Administration Building, 55 Atherton St, or US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights ("OCR") - Boston Office, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921, (617) 289-0111.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online at https://www.curry.edu/about-us/community-resources/employment/job-opportunities for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following:

• a cover letter;
• a resume; and
• a list of three professional references, one of which must be a former or current supervisor, including complete contact information and professional titles.