Associate Director of Student Conduct
North Carolina State University - Raleigh, North Carolina
Position Description
The position of Associate Director of Student Conduct is designed to support safety measures on campus by addressing student behavior which may violate the Code of Student Conduct. This position will support this effort as the number of reports of inappropriate behavior continue to rise in the student community.
Hearing Officer duties (40%): This staff member will meet with students, investigate alleged misconduct, determine responsibility and impose sanctions upon students consistent with the Code of Student Conduct and Student Discipline Procedures. This includes reviewing cases at both the minor and serious levels, possibly resulting in sanctions of suspension or expulsion. This will be done consistent with applicable University policies and procedures and will comply with requirements for confidentiality of student records using both University and Federal guidelines.
Maxient Database Administration duties (20%): Provide university-wide management of Maxient, the conduct management system. This staff member maintains the primary responsibility for the overall office technology plan and the facilitation of all aspects of our database records management via Maxient software. This staff member serves as the main point of contact and trainer for Maxient. This includes creating and updating training materials for users, delivering (often individualized) training for users, creating configurations to meet the end users’ needs for their unit and/or program, and liaising with Maxient to ensure product reliability and capacity. expand use of Maxient and offer it as an optional case management database for a number of units and/or programs across campus.
University Housing Liaison duties (20%): This staff member provides training, development, and ongoing support of the University Housing professional and graduate staff regarding the conduct process. Included in this is regular training with staff, creation of a robust training manual and resource bank, and regular communication with Residence Life Coordinators and Graduate Assistants to discuss cases and provide guidance.
Training & Operations duties (20%): Facilitate conduct training for new University Police and other campus partners. Manage the OSC website and develop content for monthly updates. Ensure the website has up-to-date resources and information that is relevant to students, faculty, staff, parents, attorneys, and other partners. Update the OSC Operational Manual periodically to maintain up-to-date protocols.
Position Requirements
Required Master’s Degree in higher education, counseling, or a related field.
Minimum 3 years of professional experience serving as a hearing officer for student conduct cases (not including graduate experience) with a preference for 5 years of professional experience
Prior experience working with the Maxient Software database, with a preference for experience as a level 5 user.
Preference for applicants having prior experience with Housing or Residential Life.
Experience reviewing, managing, and maintaining confidential student conduct records.
Proficiency with Maxient or similar student conduct management systems.
Strong ethical judgment and decision-making skills.
Working knowledge of FERPA and other relevant privacy regulations.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with campus departments and stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to present and facilitate discussions on student conduct policies and related topics for student groups and campus partners.
Salary Information
$68,000 - $70,000
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