Asst Dir Community Standards

Job no: 496911
Department: Ethics & Stdt Conflict Resolution
Location: Oxford, OH
Work type: Salary Staff
Categories: Administration, Student Services
Status: Full Time
Temporary: No

Job Title:Asst Dir Community StandardsSalary/Grade:

Salaried

Hours Per Week:

40

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 the development and implementation of an alternative dispute resolution program. 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 well-being of the campus community.
Help create a process for, and serve as a facilitator within, an alternative dispute resolution process, engaging students in the process of developing resolution agreements and determining 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 trainings for all residential conduct hearing officers, and act 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 staff to oversee investigations involving recognized student organizations.
Assist in the creation and assessment of annual learning outcomes and program goals; prepare and distribute various monthly, quarterly, and annual 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; design and facilitate training for students, faculty, staff and conduct board members.
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.

*These job requirements will each be divided between the two assistant directors in the Office of Community Standards. Assignments will be made once candidates are hired and will be based on skills and experience.

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.

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.

Excellent administrative and organizational skills.

Demonstrate high ethical practice and discretion when working with sensitive, confidential information.

Desired Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating staff training.

Experience and/or training in adjudicating student organization cases in a university environment.

Experience with Maxient Conduct Manager software.

Experience designing and/or conducting assessment of learning outcomes and/or student conduct processes.

Prior attendance at the Donald D. Gehring Academy for Student Conduct Administration.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Cover letter, resume, and three professional references

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.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: 17 Aug 2020 Eastern Daylight Time