Assistant Director, Community Standards

Assistant Director, Community Standards

The Assistant Director (Asst. Dir.) of the Office of Community Standards reports to the Associate Director of the Office of Community Standards. The Asst. Dir. assists in the daily operation and functioning of the office and serves as a university hearing officer, including reviewing, investigating, adjudicating, and managing conduct cases. Additional tasks include but are not limited to: serving as an administrator for hearing boards, facilitation of alternative resolution processes, assisting with coordinating and facilitating programming and annual training of students, campus partners, and University hearing officers, assisting in the creation and assessment of annual learning outcomes and program goals, preparing and distributing statistical reports, and other duties as assigned.

• Student Conduct Administration

  • Serve as a University hearing officer by reviewing, investigating, adjudicating, and managing conduct cases.
  • Coordinate and facilitate alternative resolution processes.
  • Advise students on their rights and responsibilities within the conduct process, providing clear and transparent communication.
  • Manage a high volume of cases simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines for notice, hearings, and appeals are met in accordance with office expectations and due process.
  • Maintain accurate records and prepare statistical reports related to student conduct.

• Office Leadership & Representation

  • Represent the Office of Community Standards at divisional and institutional meetings, events, and functions when assigned by the Associate Director or Director.
  • Assist in developing, implementing, and assessing annual learning outcomes and program goals.
  • Collaborate on the periodic review and revision of the Student Code of Conduct and office protocols to ensure alignment with emerging case law, legislative changes, and institutional values.

• Training & Education

  • Partner with the Associate Director and Director to coordinate and facilitate programming and annual training for students, campus partners, and University hearing officers.
  • Support ongoing education around student conduct policies and processes.

• Compliance & Professional Standards

  • Participate in all required professional development training(s) and proactively maintain all relevant professional certifications to ensure compliance and up-to-date knowledge.
  • Ensure all work complies with state and federal laws (e.g., FERPA, the Clery Act, Collin's Law, the Stop Campus Hazing Act, Title VI, and Title IX), University policy, and best practices.
  • Uphold impartiality, fairness, and sensitivity to the needs of all parties throughout the conduct process.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
• 1 year of full time experience or two years of graduate assistant experience related to student conduct, case management, and/or accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned master's degree from an appropriately accredited institution in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related field, conferred by the position start date.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated technological knowledge and computer literacy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current issues in the field of student conduct, applicable legal and compliance issues, and best practices related to student conduct.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered practice.
• Excellent administrative, time management, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to high ethical practice and discretion when working with sensitive, confidential information.
• Demonstrated professional judgement and measured decision-making.
• Conflict de-escalation skills and the ability to maintain composure when working with distressed individuals.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience with Maxient Software.
• Demonstrated assessment skills; ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data/results
• Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Eagerness to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g., students, faculty, staff, and community agencies).
• Knowledge, understanding, and effective application of human and student development theories.
• Crisis management and emergency response skills; including an ability to manage high-pressure situations ethically, effectively, efficiently, and consistently.

This is a 12-month, 100% time, on-campus, annually renewable position with salary and benefits.