Associate Director of Community Standards Student Conduct
Associate Director of Community Standards Student Conduct
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$ 62400 - 70000
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Job Description
Job Posting Summary
Reporting to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs the Associate Director of Community Standards & Student Conduct plays a critical role in fostering a safe and supportive campus environment through Student Conduct Adjudication. This position is responsible for managing the student conduct process participating and at times chairing the Student Emergency Fund committee and supporting the behavioral intervention (CARE) Team. The Associate Director collaborates with various stakeholders to maintain community standards and promote student accountability.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Student Conduct Management:- Oversee the routing and adjudication of incident reports (excluding Title IX and Academic Integrity cases)
- Determine case assignments to appropriate hearing officers and provide guidance on the adjudication process
- Facilitate individual and group meetings with students involved in conduct cases ensuring a thorough and fair investigation
- Utilize approved software for case creation documentation and correspondence
- Ensure timely communication with students regarding findings and outcomes
- Maintain accurate records of all student conduct cases including documentation of meetings and discussions
- Review submitted applications
- Meet with applicants individually to determine emergency situations financial need and share procedural information about approval process
- Facilitate a weekly meeting with the Student Emergency Fund committee to make award decisions
- Communicate with Student Financial Services and Student Accounts team to ensure disbursement of awards
- Utilize approved software for case creation documentation and correspondence
- Work closely with the Residential Life team to review conduct cases and trends on a monthly basis
- Provide training for new staff on case management procedures and incident report writing
- Providing training for PACT staff on CARE referrals and overlaps with the Student Conduct process
- Manage and oversee the use of approved software
- Manage the distribution and recording of required trainings for various student populations with respect of drug and alcohol use and sexual violence prevention
- Conduct regular reviews and updates to ensure the accuracy of data and functionality of software
- Assist in the revision of the Student Handbook coordinating updates with relevant departments ensuring availability on Mercy and distribution to all students
- Ensure compliance with Clery Act reporting requirements
- When prompted manage CARE case and student outreach for students referred to CARE Team
- Participate in biweekly CARE Team meetings to discuss student progress and interventions
- Collaborate with other units to coordinate targeted support including but not limited to Counseling Services Basic Needs ACCESSibility Tutoring Residential Life Campus Life and Academic Advising
- Analyze data from student conduct surveys and assessments to inform practices and improve student outcomes
- Prepare reports and documentation for departmental assessments and audits
- Other duties as assigned
- Provide support in other areas within the Division of Student Affairs as needed
- Manage content that is uploaded to the Community Standards and Student Conduct web page
- Oversee completion of disciplinary records checks as requested
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies and regulations related to residential life and campus life
- Develop and implement crisis intervention and management protocols providing support and guidance during emergencies within residential and campus settings
- Coordinate with Campus Safety and other relevant departments to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students
- Serve as a point of contact for parents and families providing information and addressing concerns as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5 years of progressively responsible experience in student affairs or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in program development management and assessment
- Proven track record of effective leadership and collaboration with diverse campus constituencies
- Experience in crisis management and student support services preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions to complex challenges
- Ability to travel between locations
- Commitment to promoting diversity equity and inclusion within the campus community.
- Proficiency in using technology and data analysis to inform decisionmaking and program development
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in Higher Education Administration Student Affairs Counseling or a related field required
- Masters degree in student personnel services or related field preferred
About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic independent coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business Education Health and Natural Sciences Liberal Arts Nursing and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the regions largest private nonprofit MinorityServing Institution proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Mercy University has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelors degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines including Psychology Sociology and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County inand 2022.Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercys student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment including fulltime and parttime undergraduates and graduates is approximately 8800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry the Bronx and Manhattan as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer highquality health care plans retirement benefits tuition discounts flexible spending and much more.Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and highquality learning environments thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color national origin ethnicity creed religion marital status sex sexual orientation gender gender identity pregnancy height weight genetic information disability or protected veteran status.
As part of this commitment Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact The Office of Human Resources atOption 6 or via email at .
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate nondiscriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender race or any other category protected by federal state or local pay equity laws.Campus Safety
Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be foundhere.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
