Montclair, NJ, USA
10 days ago
Assistant Director of Student Conduct

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Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Student Conduct, the Assistant Director of Student Conduct helps to facilitate the implementation of the student conduct process. The Assistant Director assists the Director in managing incidents that occur on and off campus and works collaboratively with University Police and municipal law enforcement. The Assistant Director may act as a proxy for the Director during instances where the Director cannot be present.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist the Director in implementing a community-focused, learning-centered and procedurally sound student conduct process, which includes the University’s focus on student belonging, social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Process incoming cases, add charges based on the content of the report and the Code of Conduct, and assign cases as appropriate.

Manage and coordinate conduct hearing materials including evidence. Present cases to hearing panels and serve as an appeal officer for cases adjudicated by hearing officers.

Perform investigations of complaints and evaluate alleged violations, including interviewing involved parties, analyzing case materials and writing investigative reports.

Adjudicate cases occurring in residence halls and across campus.

Conduct regular audits of open cases and follow up with hearing officers to ensure that cases are closed within the established University timeline.

Complete conduct checks for various university and external partners alongside the Director.

Assist in the development of training materials and standard operating procedures for hearing officers.

Assist in the recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteer advisors and the hearing board panel members composed of faculty, staff and students from the broader campus community.

Remain current on research, trends, best practices and legal issues pertinent to student behavior, student conduct and sanctioning.

Assist in the maintenance, archiving and destruction of confidential student files including administration of the software database, records of students, holds and transcript notations.

Compile relevant conduct reports and statistics.

Assist in the management of the Student Conduct email account.

Lead proactive outreach efforts to the campus community, including via social media.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Management retains the right to change or add job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED: 

Master’s Degree from an accredited university in Student Personnel, Student Affairs, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.

Minimum three (3) years of professional work experience in an institution of higher education.

Prior crisis response experience with adolescents or college students.

Understanding of the unique needs of contemporary college students.

Occasional weekend or evening hour availability.

  

PREFERRED:

Prior experience working in student conduct or related experience in conflict resolution.

Experience with Symplicity (Advocate) software.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY
Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions.

Department

Associate Dean of Students 1

Position Type

Professional - Non-Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/

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