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.
-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.
-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.
- 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.
