Assistant Director for Student Life, Compliance

The Assistant Director for Student Life Compliance serves as a member of the Student Success Team at the Alabama Community College System Office and reports directly to the Director of Student Life. This position is expected to cultivate strong working relationships with offices that oversee ADA services student conduct Title IX compliance and other student life functions across ACCS; then aid by providing training and/or guidance as necessary. This position will also assist in the receipt investigation and resolution of complaints submitted to the ACCS office. Further this person will assist with special projects related to Student Success.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

1. Assist ACCS colleges in developing institutional policies and procedures related to Title IX Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

2. Serve as primary liaison for the ACCS for issues pertaining to Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972.

3. Organize plan and/or facilitate trainings for Title IX officers including coordinators investigators decision makers and other pertinent positions at ACCS colleges.

4. Serve as a resource for ACCS for the Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and related laws as it pertains to post-secondary education and students with disabilities. Provide guidance and/or training to ACCS college officials who oversee those departments.

5. Provide guidance and/or training to ACCS college officials as needed related to Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and related laws.

6. Serves as the primary point of contact for all student conduct related questions and concerns.

7. Provide guidance and/or training to ACCS college officials as needed related to student conduct.

8. Assist the Director of Student Life with the investigation and resolution of student complaints submitted to the ACCS office.

9. Lead campaigns and strategic projects as assigned by Chancellor Vice Chancellor for Student Success or Director of Student Life.

10. Present information to stakeholders and guide data-driven decision-making processes.

11. Work collaboratively with other divisions of ACCS.

1. Remain active in professional associations related to job duties and stay abreast of federal and state policies that may impact ACCS institutions.

2. Track local regional and national best practices related to job duties.

3. Serve on systemwide committees task forces or special assignment groups as appointed by the Chancellor Vice Chancellor for Student Success or Director of Student Life.

4. Prepare reports relating to systemwide accomplishments in areas of assigned responsibility.

5. Perform otherduties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

1. Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution.

2. Minimum five (5) years of directly-related experience working in a college setting or higher education support agency.

3. Minimum of three (3) years of experience working directly with ADA student conduct and/or Title IX compliance procedures demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of applicable laws regulations and judicial processes.

4. Ability to analyze problems and identify alternative solutions.

5. Ability to collect compile and analyze data.

6. Ability to conceptualize and interpret policies practices and procedures which support and enhance the mission role and scope of the Alabama Community College System.

7. Ability to communicate effectively using oral written and interpersonal skills including the ability to organize and conduct professional meetings conferences seminars and workshops for ACCS employees.

1. Masters degree from a regionally accredited institution.

2. Work experience in a community college setting preferably in a student affairs role.

3. Minimum five (5) years of administrative level work experience in college student affairs; specifically within offices that oversee ADA services Title IX compliance and/or student conduct.

4. Experience with Banner ERP and/or TargetX CRM.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applications must be filed online at: complete application packet must be submitted by the posted deadline in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. A complete application packet consists of:

1. Online application
2. Cover letter
3. Current resume
4. Separate list of four (4) professional references (not letters) with complete contact information
5. Unofficial or official transcripts showing degree(s) conferred and conferral date
   
   

• All application materials must be scanned. It is recommended that you have digital (preferably .pdf) copies of your cover letter resume list of references and transcripts showing degree(s) and conferral dates ready to upload before you begin the application process.
• WE DO NOT ACCEPT E-MAILED APPLICATIONS.
• When you finish the online application procedure you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER this does not mean that your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement.