Assistant Director, Student Accountability and Support
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 4, 2024
Hiring Department
Dean of Students
Job Description
The Assistant Director, Student Accountability and Support assists in the coordination and administration of the student conduct process under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Students, Student Accountability and Support. The Assistant Director assists in administering policies and procedures of the conduct process, offers alternative resolutions, engages students in developmentally appropriate conversations to address and resolve student conduct matters; additionally, the Assistant Director leads the investigation process for student organizations and individual student misconduct. The Assistant Director assures compliance with all appropriate policies including the Collected Rules and Regulations (CRR) related to student misconduct in addition to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Manage complex investigations of reports of misconduct for individual students and student organizations, including interviewing individuals and writing investigative reports. The Assistant Director will work with other stakeholders in the conduct process including the staff in the Ethics and Compliance office, hazing investigation team, faculty, staff, and advisors, and inter/national partners when appropriate. The Assistant Director is responsible for ensuring promptness and impartiality through the investigative process, while adhering rigorously to the University Collected Rules and Regulations related to the Standard of Conduct and drawing upon best practices from the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA) and the Fraternity Executives Association. Additionally, the Assistant Director will
o Develop comprehensive investigation plans, outlining the scope, objectives, and methods of each inquiry, in accordance with the established University Collected Rules and Regulations.
o Collect, analyze, and synthesize evidence from diverse sources, including interviews, documentation, and digital records, while maintaining strict compliance with university guidelines.
o Conduct interviews with involved parties and witnesses, employing effective investigatory techniques and maintaining a neutral stance, as prescribed by the University Collected Rules and Regulations.
o Apply sound investigatory principles to assess the credibility and relevance of evidence, consistently upholding the University's commitment to fairness and integrity throughout the process.
· Contributes to an effective student conduct program by assisting the Assistant Dean of Students in administering the CRR 200.020 (Rules of Procedures for Student Conduct Matters). This includes but is not limited to facilitating the student conduct preliminary procedures with students and student organizations serving as a hearing officer and representing the university in formal conduct procedures.
· Ensures the confidentiality of student records in the Office of Student Accountability and Support. The Assistant Director uses Maxient conduct management database to create and maintain all records for individual and student organization case records.
· Serve as the main point of contact for Residential Conduct, including overseeing the training for residential life staff and attending a bi-weekly debrief meeting with residential life staff.
· Partners with Assistant Dean of Students for ongoing outreach and education for stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, parents, and community members. Collaborates with the marketing and communications staff to create appropriate communication tools for the conduct process. Presents informational and educational programs to various groups with strong communication and presentation skills.
· Utilize systems such as Maxient, MyZou, and MU Connect to assists in compilation of detailed statistical reports related to student conduct matters; analyzes and interprets trends and areas of concern. Share reports with the Assistant Dean of Students in order to inform decisions related to the daily practices and operations of the office; additionally, to share with stakeholders as it relates to student wellbeing and success.
· Maintains an understanding of student development theory, including the impact of student behavior on overall student success. Utilizes this knowledge and experience to create an educational and developmental experience for students as they navigate the student conduct process. Maintains an awareness of case law and best practices in higher education and student conduct.
· Contributes to the overall success of the Office of Student Accountability and Support by performing other duties assigned by the Assistant Dean of Students.
Shift
40hoursperweek,Monday-Friday.Thispositionmayrequireeveningandweekendhourssupportingactivities and programs within the department. Occasionally division and campus projects may require additional hours outside of your normal schedule.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
· Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Compliance or related field.
· Experience working in student conduct, judicial affairs, or a related area within higher education.
· Experience conducting investigations, preferably in a university setting.
· Strong investigative skills, including the ability to conduct thorough interviews, analyze evidence, and write comprehensive reports.
· Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to engage students in constructive and educational conversations.
· Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders.
· 5 years as preferred experience
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $51,875 - $70,000 paid annually
Grade: GGS-10
University Title: SENIOR STUDENT SERVICE COORDINATOR
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Application Materials
Completed application & Resume
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttps://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.
Values Commitment
We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.
In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visithttps://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeoor call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.
