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Title: Assistant Director of Student Conduct

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Student Life

Department: Dean of Students

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Student Conduct supports Elon University’s honor system and the educational initiatives and daily operations of the Office of Student Conduct by assisting with the development, implementation, and assessment of processes, programs, and services to support individual student well-being and development while balancing the safety and needs of the university community. The Assistant Director serves as an administrative hearing officer and investigator for social policy violations involving complex or serious dynamics, conducting thorough investigations and compiling comprehensive reports. This position serves as a student conduct case manager by coordinating adjudication and maintenance of social policy cases for the university.

Elon is proud to have been named to the list of Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs each of the past four years.  For additional information about working with the Division of Student Life, visit:  https://www.elon.edu/u/administration/student-life/about/work-with-us/

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required. Completed bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of experience in higher education required.

Preferred Education and Experience

Completed master’s degree in higher education, student personnel, counseling, or related field strongly preferred. Completed master’s degree in higher education, student personnel, counseling, or related field and 1-2 years of experience (including graduate assistantships/apprenticeships) in student conduct or a related functional area in higher education strongly preferred.

Job Duties

• Administrative Hearing Officer - Receive and resolve reports of alleged student and/or student organization misconduct - Serves as a student conduct case manager by coordinating adjudication and maintenance of social policy cases for the university - Conduct thorough investigations and compiling comprehensive reports - Developing and implementing educational programs around the Honor Code and ethical development - Assisting with training of professional staff and hearing boards on student conduct philosophy, policies, protocols, and practice - Managing case through Maxient conduct software
• Education, Outreach, Restorative Initiatives - Conduct Educational Conversations when appropriate - Research and develop best practices in student organization and individual conduct educational sanctions, with a focus on restorative justice - Develop and update educational materials, Including guides, presentations, and the Office of Student Conduct website - Attend and represent the Office of Student Conduct on campus and community professional committees as appropriate. - Help provide educational outreach programs to the University community regarding but not limited to conflict resolution, the Campus Student Code and conduct process, civility ethics, integrity, and other relevant and timely topics related to the Office of Student Conduct 
• Assessment and Reporting - Assist in coordinating, planning, and implementing the assessment and evaluation plan for the Office of Student Conduct Implement operational and learning outcome assessment projects - Organize and generate reports of assessment measures and make recommendations to the Director of Student Conduct - Promotes Internal and external communication of assessment results - Regularly develop reports which demonstrate policy violations and educational outcomes which are involved in adjudication of conduct issues
• Additional Responsibilities - Support departmental strategic planning, goal setting, priority completion, evaluation and assessment, and data-driven decision making - Provide departmental leadership in the absence of the director - Support university events, including, but not limited to: Convocations, - Commencement, Family Weekend, and events related to Admissions and/or New Student Orientation - Serve as a member of a Student Life Care and Response Team, which includes either serving in a rotational on-call emergency response role or providing initial outreach and follow-up support for student concerns - Serve on university, divisional, or departmental committees, task forces, and search committees - Other related duties as assigned by Director of Student Conduct