Position Description

The Assistant Director collaborates with the team for the management of the University’s student conduct process.  This includes collaborating with Public Safety and Campus Life, serving as the primary campus leader for Maxient, (Conduct database) training, and communicating the student conduct code policies and procedures to the Campus community.  They will work with the Coordinator for Restorative Justice to adjudicate student conduct cases and oversee and train hearing boards.  The Assistant Director is responsible for evaluating the conduct process and recommending policy changes to the Associate Dean.  They will work closely with the Coordinator for to review on and off-campus conduct referrals, communicate with parents and guardians regarding student behavior, as appropriate, and oversee the management of the Maxient student conduct database.  Responsible for staying abreast of legal and other matters in higher education relevant to student conduct, including Title IX policies and informing the Associate Dean of Students when updates are needed.  Using data from a variety of sources, the Assistant Director is responsible for creating, revising, and/or retiring programs and offerings to ensure alignment with the University’s Strategic Plan and the Thriving Student Model.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
  
  
• Three years of related experience in student conduct, higher education, and/or restorative justice required.  Four or more years of experience preferred.  A Master's degree may substitute for one year of required work experience, at the rate of two years of education is equivalent to one year of work experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in student development or related field preferred.  
  
  
• Supervisory experience is strongly preferred.

Performance Expectations: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to initiate, coordinate, oversee and complete various projects with minimal supervision.
  
  
• Possess strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced work environment; manage complex situations and ensure caseload follow-up is completed in a timely manner.
  
  
• Possess excellent human relations skills: ability to work with various University constituents including parents, students, trustees, administrators and staff employees, vendors; conflict resolution, decision-making and implementation skills; experience in a leadership and/or supervisory role.
  
  
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational techniques; ability to remain calm under pressure and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The ability to anticipate and solve problems.
  
  
• Possess strong interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with a broad range of diverse populations within an organization including effective listening, discernment, empathy and sensitivity skills. Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
• Personal commitment to restorative justice and demonstrated ability to execute work from a restorative framework.
  
  
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA Standards; refrain from and discourage the discussion of confidential information and maintain a constructive working atmosphere in the area of responsibility.
  
  
• Understanding of student development theory and the ability to put theory into practice.
  
  
• Keep current in the field of student development.
  
  
• Ability to become familiar with University history, departments, policies and procedures, personnel policies and specific governmental and other external regulations quickly.
  
  
• Work to advance the University’s goal of creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.
  
  
• Demonstrated cultural competence in the context of resolving student conduct cases. 

Salary Information: $6,000 - $6,200 per month

Link to Position Posting: https://jobs.sandiego.edu/cw/en-us/job/496998/assistant-director-student-conduct