Assistant Dean of Student Conduct & Community Standards

PURPOSE:

The Assistant Dean of Student Conduct & Community Standards is tasked with the community standards process and educating campus stakeholders on the values and expectations for living, working, and learning within the University community. Responsible for the administration and development of the Student Code of Conduct. Manages institutional risk when processing student conduct cases, conducts training and outreach, provides consultation on student conduct issues, and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Hire, onboard, train, evaluate, and supervise departmental staff, including support for student employees.
• Develop and implement program procedures aligned with the University's mission, vision, and values.
• Oversees all matters related to the functioning of the non-academic campus conduct system, the maintenance of conduct records, and the management of the contracted conduct system from Maxient. Investigates and ensures timely resolution of all reports of student conduct violations (e.g., interviews; investigations; gathering and assessing evidence; interim support measures; hearings; referrals; preparing confidential reports containing findings; record-keeping; etc.). Receives, processes, investigates, monitors, and reports on bias incident reports involving students.
• Engages effectively with students in developmentally and educationally focused conversations to address and resolve student conduct matters. Compiles and analyzes data from Maxient and other sources to propose and support initiatives in conduct management. Provides support as needed for Title IX case management, referrals, investigations and hearing boards.
• Collaborates with divisional and institutional partners to create and assess educational programming plan to target key areas of student behavioral concerns, including alcohol use, drug use, sexual misconduct, interpersonal conflict, and safety education. Educates students about their rights and responsibilities through active and passive programming.
• Uses a distributive model for conduct cases and trains various campus judicial officers. Monitors, trains, and updates judicial officers on all relevant topics, strategies, and techniques in student conduct. Recruits, trains and advises the Judicial Hearing Board, and other boards as assigned.
• Monitors students for signs of academic difficulties and/or with other behavioral and developmental issues, intervening and referring to services as needed. Participates in regular professional staff on-call rotation, providing crisis intervention and serving as a resource or referral agent. Co-Chair the Student of Concern Committee (SOCC) providing culturally responsive support to students.
• Manages the day-to-day functions of the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards, including email response and supervision of staff and student employees. Collaborates with Campus Safety to manage Clery Report requirements. 
• Serve as a resource for campus constituencies (residence life, health and wellness, career services, student clubs and organizations, enrollment services, and academic programs) in developing, planning, and implementing activities.
• Adhere to university, state, and federal policies and procedures, as well as professional and ethical standards in carrying out these activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in student personnel, student development, or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience is required, 5-7 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Experience and ability to manage budgets.
• Experience in student accountability and an awareness of emerging issues in higher education, student conduct, community building, and student learning.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Proven competence in leadership and supervision of students and staff.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Thorough knowledge of Maxient student conduct software, Adobe Suite and proficient in using Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment, develop communication strategies and work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to perform duties with high accuracy.
• A high degree of organization, ability to engage in various tasks simultaneously, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential University information.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule that includes evening and weekend activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Light sedentary office work.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.

Salary : $68,000 - $70,000