Asst Dir Community Standards

Job no: 499624
Department: Ethics & Stdt Conflict Resolution
Location: Oxford, OH
Work type: Salary Staff
Categories: Student Services
Status: Full Time
Temporary: No

Job Title: Asst Dir Community Standards Salary/Grade:

Salaried

Job Summary:

 

Reporting to the Director of the Office of Community Standards, the Assistant Director assists in the daily operation and functioning of the office. The Assistant Director serves as an administrative hearing officer, an investigator for student and student group/organization misconduct, advises hearing boards, and oversees the reporting of federal crime data in conjunction with the Miami University Police Department. In partnership with another Assistant Director, responsibilities could include: recruitment and training of University hearing officers and board members, utilization and management of the student conduct database, the administration of a comprehensive assessment plan for the student conduct process and coordinating the informal resolution process. This position works closely with students, faculty, staff, administrators, Miami University Police, and local police agencies.

 

Duties/Physical Demands:

- Assist in the day to day operations of the university student conduct system.
- Assist in the development of administrative protocols and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and mandates, including Clery, Title IX, and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
- Serve as a university hearing officer, including reviewing, investigating, adjudicating, and managing conduct cases, including those related to sexual misconduct, sex/gender based harassment, relationship violence, or other threats to the safety or wellbeing of the campus community.
- Provide oversight for the informal resolution process, including serving as a facilitator and engaging students in developmental outcomes.
- Assist with coordinating and facilitating the recruitment and training of University Hearing Officers, including the development and application of the training curriculum, ongoing training sessions, and the creation of standard operating procedures.
- Serves as a liaison to the Office of Residence Life via the coordination of training for all residential conduct hearing officers, and acts as a resource for process questions from the staff as they investigate and adjudicate alleged misconduct.
- Work in collaboration with staff in Student Activities and the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life to oversee investigations involving recognized student organizations.
- Assist in the creation and assessment of annual learning outcomes and program goals; prepare and distribute statistical reports.
- Work collaboratively to create and present educational programs, including online programs and programs designed to increase community awareness of and adherence to university policies.
- Assist in the supervision of classified and unclassified staff, graduate, and practicum students, and student employees.
- Serve on various committees at the divisional and/or university level.
- Fulfill additional responsibilities as dictated by student needs, divisional, and organizational priorities.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

By position start date, earned Master’s or terminal degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related field plus one academic year (8-10 months) of graduate or professional experience in student conduct or related field.

 

Desired Qualifications:

- Prior experience working in Title IX or student conduct is highly desired.
- Strong assessment skills; ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data/results.
- Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
- Eagerness to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide array of stakeholders (e.g.; students, faculty, staff, and community/government agencies).
- Knowledge/understanding/effective application of student developmental theories.
- Crisis management and emergency response skills; ability to manage high-pressure situations ethically, effectively, efficiently, and consistently.
- Computer literacy skills, the ability to maintain accurate files.
- Experience with fiscal management, including budget oversight, resource allocation and responsible stewardship.
- Proficiency or fluency in a language other than English.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Demonstrated knowledge of current issues in the field of student conduct, applicable legal issues, and promising practices related to student conduct.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and student-centered practice.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
- Commitment to high ethical practice and discretion when working with sensitive, confidential information.
- Proven professional judgement and measured decision-making.

 

Diversity Statement:

Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.

For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Institutional Diversity & Inclusion webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

EO/AA Statement/Clery Act: Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.   As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at (513) 529-2223. Labor Law Posters for Applicants: Miami University is committed to providing up-to-date information from the Department of Labor to our applicants for employment. Here, you will find links to the current information regarding the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Benefits Eligible:

Yes

 

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

For questions regarding reasonable accommodations for disabilities, or to follow-up with a request, please contact ADAFacultyStaff@Miamioh.edu or (513) 529-3560.

Advertised: 06 Dec 2021 Eastern Standard Time