Details
Posted: 19-Jul-22
Location: New Paltz, New York
Salary: Open
Employment Type:
Full-time
Organization Type:
Higher Education Institution
Department: Student Conduct and Community Standards
Classification: SL-4
Budget Title: Director of Student Conduct
Duties:
Responsibilities will include:
The Director of Student Conduct articulates and interprets community standards based upon the University's mission and values. This role partners with the University community to develop innovative strategies to manage and adjudicate student conduct for students that is fair, impartial, non-adversarial, restorative and educational in manner. The goal is to create and maintain a campus environment conducive to students' academic success, personal growth, safety and well-being.
Focused on student community success, the Director serves as a resource in addressing student behavior, proposes and implements annual edits to the Student Handbook, develops and interprets data to monitor trends, provides relevant education and training to the community and ensures compliance with relevant SUNY policies, and state and federal laws and mandates. The Director is responsible for communications with students and families participating in the student conduct process and serves as a liaison with local law enforcement and attorneys. Serves as a hearing officer or procedural officer for conduct cases, including those under Title IX. The Director is an important team builder on campus maintaining critical relationships with campus partners including faculty, Student Engagement/Fraternity and Sorority Life, University Police, Residential Life, the Educational Opportunity Program, Disability Resource Center, Athletics and Title IX.
The Director provides leadership, oversight and direction for the University's Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, including supervision of professional staff. This position works in collaboration with students (including members of the conduct board and student advocates) to uphold the standards of the University through student education and accountability. Serves as co-chair of the Title IX Working Group, on the Academic Standing Committee and other committees as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Master's degree
- 5-7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in student affairs or related field
- A minimum of three years working in student conduct administration at the college level, including experience in analyzing and presenting data
- Cultural competence with ability to lead in a dynamic community with a diverse student body
- Well-versed in current laws and guidance pertaining to FERPA, Title IX, VAWA and other applicable regulatory provisions
- Strong organizational, management, supervisory and leadership skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships
- Critical thinking skills including policy analysis and interpretation
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain accurate and organized records and files
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Computer literacy and database experience
- Experience developing and implementing training sessions
- Ability to maintain and complete tasks in a timely manner
Preferred:
- Experience with Maxient software and data analytics
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Applicants will be required to submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. The cover letter must reflect a demonstration of competence in working with multi-culturally diverse groups. Please apply by visiting
https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3675.
Deadline: Applications accepted and reviewed upon receipt. Start date 9/1/22, or until filled.
Other Important Information about this vacancy:
This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/
EOE/
ADA employer.
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at
https://www.newpaltz.edu/firesafety/safetyreport.html.
