Assistant Director for the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
UNCG
Posting Details Position Information Position Number 999000 Functional Title Assistant Director for the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities Position Type Staff Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities supports the University’s mission of preparing students for lives of engaged citizenship and leadership in a global society through advocacy, education and accountability. Through educational initiatives and processes for adjudication of alleged misconduct, the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities encourages honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. We value a student’s right to a fair, respectful process, and the responsibility each student has to be an accountable member of the University Community. Position Summary The Assistant Director for the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities is a full-time, 12-month position within the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities, reporting directly to the Assistant Dean/Director for the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. This position is responsible for assisting with the administration of the Student Code of Conduct, outreach and marketing efforts to promote student responsibility and civility, and development of students as responsible citizens and members of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro community.
The Assistant Director is a central part of UNCG’s effort to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. This position works closely with the UNCG Police Department and other Student Affairs departments to ensure effective collaboration on behalf of college students. The Assistant Director is responsible for assessment, marketing, communication-related services, and facilitating collaborations with departments across campus.
The Assistant Director position utilizes counseling, training, organizational, and advocacy skills in working with students, families, faculty, staff, the police, attorneys and others during the conduct process. The Assistant Director must have the ability to listen attentively, help students and family members list and prioritize options, identify campus and community resources, and balance a multitude of details. The Assistant Director must continually balance the needs of the individual while upholding the policies and processes of the University and considering equity for all students. The Assistant Director works directly with a diverse group of individuals at all levels of the institution and therefore must be able to work well in cooperation with others. The Assistant Director must be able to deal effectively with emotionally charged situations and disruptive individuals, and use professional and appropriate language and behavior to seek a win-win resolution. Minimum Qualifications A master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling or another appropriate field of graduate study is required. A minimum of two years of direct experience in judicial processes and student behavior management is also required. Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications include three (3) years of post-graduate experience in student conduct or student affairs, experience working with conduct boards, experience with Maxient software, and knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Clery Act, Title IX, VAWA, and other applicable federal/state guidelines and laws that affect the practice of student conduct administration. The desired candidate will have the ability to achieve results in an environment of diversity and multiculturalism, excellent interpersonal, communication, crisis response, and conflict management skills, and the ability to balance multiple obligations in an efficient and effective way. The Assistant Director will be a member of a highly functioning team that includes graduate and undergraduate students. A working knowledge of legal issues in higher education as well as the ability to multi-task and remain positive in a fast paced environment is crucial. The Assistant Director must be able to commit to a philosophy of excellent service, compassion, and creative problem solving. Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range $55,000 - $58,000 Org #-Department Student Affairs - 44501 Job Open Date 09/11/2024 For Best Consideration Date 10/09/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt Key Responsibilities ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Percentage Of Time 30% Key Responsibility Administrative Hearing Officer Essential Tasks Receive and resolve reports of alleged student and/or student organization misconduct. Serves as a hearing officer for the Conduct and Academic Integrity processes. Ensure the effective scheduling, establishment, and execution of student conduct and academic integrity hearings which requires coordinating the schedules of several faculty and/or staff members and students on a regular basis. Percentage Of Time 20% Key Responsibility Spearhead Assessment Initiatives Essential Tasks Measuring the student learning outcomes for Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities programs and services which includes maintaining assessment files, monitoring assessment projects, assisting staff with individual projects and updating assessment reports yearly. Percentage Of Time 20% Key Responsibility Develop and Oversee Program Essential Tasks Quality comprehensive training and development program for hearing officers, faculty, staff, and students to qualify them to serve during the conduct and academic integrity hearing processes including primary responsibility for initial and ongoing training of Housing and Residence Life professional, graduate and student staff on all issues related to student conduct. Percentage Of Time 20% Key Responsibility Title IX Adjudications and Process Essential Tasks Secondary Hearing Officer for Title IX adjudications and processes of the office within the guidelines of the Student Code of Conduct including case management duties and assisting with correspondence to individuals in the case. Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility Crisis Control Essential Tasks Respond to students in personal crisis through intervention such as referral to on and off campus resources, and makes independent decisions about the severity of the issue and appropriately responds. Serve in the University’s crisis, on-call duty rotation during evenings and weekends and respond to campus-wide or community-wide disasters that impact the University as directed even when not on-call. ADA Checklist ADA Checklist
The Assistant Director is a central part of UNCG’s effort to create a welcoming and inclusive environment. This position works closely with the UNCG Police Department and other Student Affairs departments to ensure effective collaboration on behalf of college students. The Assistant Director is responsible for assessment, marketing, communication-related services, and facilitating collaborations with departments across campus.
The Assistant Director position utilizes counseling, training, organizational, and advocacy skills in working with students, families, faculty, staff, the police, attorneys and others during the conduct process. The Assistant Director must have the ability to listen attentively, help students and family members list and prioritize options, identify campus and community resources, and balance a multitude of details. The Assistant Director must continually balance the needs of the individual while upholding the policies and processes of the University and considering equity for all students. The Assistant Director works directly with a diverse group of individuals at all levels of the institution and therefore must be able to work well in cooperation with others. The Assistant Director must be able to deal effectively with emotionally charged situations and disruptive individuals, and use professional and appropriate language and behavior to seek a win-win resolution. Minimum Qualifications A master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, counseling or another appropriate field of graduate study is required. A minimum of two years of direct experience in judicial processes and student behavior management is also required. Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications Preferred qualifications include three (3) years of post-graduate experience in student conduct or student affairs, experience working with conduct boards, experience with Maxient software, and knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Clery Act, Title IX, VAWA, and other applicable federal/state guidelines and laws that affect the practice of student conduct administration. The desired candidate will have the ability to achieve results in an environment of diversity and multiculturalism, excellent interpersonal, communication, crisis response, and conflict management skills, and the ability to balance multiple obligations in an efficient and effective way. The Assistant Director will be a member of a highly functioning team that includes graduate and undergraduate students. A working knowledge of legal issues in higher education as well as the ability to multi-task and remain positive in a fast paced environment is crucial. The Assistant Director must be able to commit to a philosophy of excellent service, compassion, and creative problem solving. Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range $55,000 - $58,000 Org #-Department Student Affairs - 44501 Job Open Date 09/11/2024 For Best Consideration Date 10/09/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment. Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt Key Responsibilities ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Percentage Of Time 30% Key Responsibility Administrative Hearing Officer Essential Tasks Receive and resolve reports of alleged student and/or student organization misconduct. Serves as a hearing officer for the Conduct and Academic Integrity processes. Ensure the effective scheduling, establishment, and execution of student conduct and academic integrity hearings which requires coordinating the schedules of several faculty and/or staff members and students on a regular basis. Percentage Of Time 20% Key Responsibility Spearhead Assessment Initiatives Essential Tasks Measuring the student learning outcomes for Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities programs and services which includes maintaining assessment files, monitoring assessment projects, assisting staff with individual projects and updating assessment reports yearly. Percentage Of Time 20% Key Responsibility Develop and Oversee Program Essential Tasks Quality comprehensive training and development program for hearing officers, faculty, staff, and students to qualify them to serve during the conduct and academic integrity hearing processes including primary responsibility for initial and ongoing training of Housing and Residence Life professional, graduate and student staff on all issues related to student conduct. Percentage Of Time 20% Key Responsibility Title IX Adjudications and Process Essential Tasks Secondary Hearing Officer for Title IX adjudications and processes of the office within the guidelines of the Student Code of Conduct including case management duties and assisting with correspondence to individuals in the case. Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility Crisis Control Essential Tasks Respond to students in personal crisis through intervention such as referral to on and off campus resources, and makes independent decisions about the severity of the issue and appropriately responds. Serve in the University’s crisis, on-call duty rotation during evenings and weekends and respond to campus-wide or community-wide disasters that impact the University as directed even when not on-call. ADA Checklist ADA Checklist
R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).
Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - O, Finger Dexterity - F, Reading - F, Writing - F, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - O, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - F, Walking - F Work Environment Inside - F Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume/CV Cover Letter List of References Optional Documents Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying: SpartanTalent Website Piedmont Triad Area Newspaper The Chronicle of Higher Education Inside Higher Ed Other professional journal / website NCWorks.gov UNC School System Job Board Personal Networking Facebook Twitter Indeed.com NorthCarolinaDiversity.com Other If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.(Open Ended Question)
* Please discuss any direct experience in judicial processes and student behavior management.(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have two (2) years of post-graduate experience in student conduct or student affairs? yes no * Please discuss any experience working with conduct boards, utilizing Maxient Conduct Manager, and knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Clery Act, Title IX, VAWA, and other applicable federal/state guidelines and laws that affect the practice of student conduct administration.(Open Ended Question)
* Please discuss your experience with crisis response and/or on-call responsibilities.(Open Ended Question)
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* Do you have a Master's degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, or related field?(Open Ended Question)
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