The Assistant Director of Community Standards is a critical role within the Office of Community Standards. This role is an opportunity to care, support, and assist in the educational development of students as they navigate the student conduct process. This dynamic position offers flexibility, meaningful work, and a competitive salary in a student-centered and supportive team environment. The Assistant Director reports to the Director and assists in the daily operation and functioning of the Office of Community Standards. This position works closely with students, faculty, staff, administrators, Miami University Police, and local police agencies.
Duties/Physical Demands:
-Assist in the day to day operations of the University student conduct system, including utilization of the student conduct database and administration of a comprehensive plan for the student conduct process.
-Assist in the development and execution of administrative protocols and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and mandates, including Clery Act, Title IX, and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
-Serve as a university hearing officer, including reviewing, adjudicating, and managing conduct cases. Investigate conduct matters, including organizational cases related to hazing, endangering health or safety, or other conduct that impacts the safety and wellbeing of campus organizations.
-Assist with coordinating and facilitating the recruitment, training, and advising of University hearing officers and hearing boards, including the development and application of the training curriculum, ongoing training sessions, and the creation of standard operating procedures.
-Serve as a liaison to the Office of Residence Life, coordinating training for all residential conduct hearing officers, and acting as a resource for process questions from the staff as they investigate and adjudicate alleged misconduct.
-Work in collaboration with staff in Student Activities and the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life to oversee investigations involving recognized student organizations.
-Assist in the creation and assessment of annual learning outcomes and program goals; prepare and distribute surveys and statistical reports.
-Work collaboratively to create and present educational programs, including online programs and programs designed to increase community awareness of and adherence to university policies.
-Assist in the supervision of classified and unclassified staff, graduate, and practicum students, and student employees.
-Serve on various committees at the divisional and/or university level.
-Fulfill additional responsibilities as dictated by student needs, divisional, and organizational priorities.
Desired Qualifications:
- Prior experience working in Title IX or student conduct is highly desired.
- Eagerness to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide array of stakeholders (e.g.? students, faculty, staff, and community/government agencies).
- Experience with fiscal management, including budget oversight, resource allocation and responsible stewardship.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of current issues in the field of student conduct, applicable legal issues, and promising practices related to student conduct.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and student-centered practice.
- Excellent administrative and organizational skills.
- Commitment to high ethical practice and discretion when working with sensitive, confidential information.
- Proven professional judgment and measured decision-making.
Diversity Statement:
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
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-By position start date, a Master’s or terminal degree in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related field, and minimum one academic year (8-10 months) of graduate or professional experience in student conduct or related field. OR -Bachelor's degree and minimum 5+ years professional experience in student conduct, investigative work, higher education, or related field.
“Miami University, a student-centered public university founded in 1809, has built its success through an unwavering commitment to liberal arts undergraduate education, with complementary quality graduate programs, and the active engagement of its students in both curricular and co-curricular life. With a student body of 16,000, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with faculty who love to teach and the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. Faculty and staff are highly valued for their contributions toward the Miami experience. Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and stable work environment as they work to support the university’s educational mission. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles northwest of Cincinnati, with regional campuses located in Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio, and a center in Luxembourg. Known as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, Miami, the nation's tenth oldest public university, is recognized for its striking red brick Georgian-style architecture and tree-shaded lawns. Take a Virtual Tour from our website.”