Student Conduct and Ethical Development Specialist

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Development reports to the Associate Dean/Director of Student Conduct and Ethical Development at California State University, San Bernardino. This position is responsible for coordinating student disciplinary case management, initiating student development and educational programs, and peer education programs. The incumbent will review, investigate, develop thorough investigative reports, adjudicate, develop and implement intentional disciplinary and educational sanctions, and manage an independent caseload of alleged violations to the Standards for Student Conduct.

Responsibilities:

Student Conduct Investigation, Adjudication and Case Management and Recordkeeping

• The Assistant Director reports to the Associate Dean/Director of Student Conduct and Ethical Development and possesses strong understanding of and able to apply student development theory, experience in coordinating student development and educational programs and peer education programs, possessing progressively responsible administrative experience with student disciplinary case management and/or case management in a related field serving similar and diverse populations.
• Possessing high ethical and confidentiality standards, the incumbent is responsible for developing, reviewing and employing written correspondences explaining and clarifying complex policies and procedures regarding student disciplinary policies, procedures and follow-up correspondences including, but not limited to notices of investigation, conferences, sanction completion notices and any other correspondences related to the processing of student disciplinary matters.
• The incumbent also works in partnership with faculty, the Office of Title IX & Gender Equity, University Police, Department of Housing & Residence Education, Office of the Registrar (Records, Registration and Evaluations), Office of Student Engagement, Counseling and Psychological Services, the CARE (Campus Assessment, Response & Education) Team, Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) Committee, the Chancellor's Office and other agents of the student success and campus safety as necessary in response to case, crisis, and/or the completion of sanctions.
• This position performs duties under limited supervision and works independently to utilize a developmental approach to the enforcement of the Standards for Student Conduct, utilizing Executive Order 1098-Revised, often interfacing additional CSU policies and procedures and CSUSB policies.

Student Development and Learning, Educational Sanctions, Prevention Initiatives, Learning Outcomes and Assessment

• Committed to student learning, development, retention, success (personal, academic, career and civic responsibility-driven), and social justice, the incumbent will take initiative in forging partnerships with academic and non-academic departments, parents, and community members, develop and implement creative educational sanctions, collaborative proactive, responsive and intentional intervention and prevention education programs, initiatives, and presentations, including, but not limited to, those related to re-directing student behavior, civility, alcohol and drug education, academic integrity, ethics, the advancement of students' personal academic and career goals, linkages of support/care outreach efforts, striving to maximize student potential, mentoring/success coach initiatives, promulgating institutional values and creating pathways for students to be positively connected to and involved in the campus and surrounding community.
• The incumbent will assist in the development of student learning goals, outcomes and the implementation of and analysis of assessment measures to develop and refine evidence-based initiatives and programs. This includes developing educational brochures, assisting with updates for the offices' website and the creation of new website information with appropriate links and supporting documents.

General Administrative Support for Office Operations, Collaboration and Participation

• The Assistant Director will represent the Director at meetings upon request, serves on institutional committees and represents the office on committees, and collaborates and provides guidance when necessary.
• Incumbent will provide leadership in the absence of the Associate Dean/Director. This includes, but is not limited to, assessing the need to implement immediate interim suspensions, or implement safety measures and/or remedies.

Assessment and Compliance Reporting

• Assist with collecting, reporting and maintaining statistical and confidential records, assist with analyzing student behavioral trends to develop evidence based proactive and reactive approaches to aid in student success, development and retention.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of professional and supervisory experience are required. Combination of education and experience required to perform the duties of the assigned position.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill and experience with case management, individual counseling or advising, behavioral interventions, crisis management, incident reporting and response, and/or support services.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and conflict management skills.
• Ability to assess information regarding potential risks and/or persons of concern.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively within a diverse team environment including students, faculty, administrators, staff, and community members is required.
• Working knowledge of multicultural issues and concepts.
• Strong presentation skills and/or teaching experience.
• Ability to interpret policy and procedures to a variety of audiences. Must be able to develop and lead proactive educational initiatives and programs (including, but not limited to, academic integrity, alcohol and drug education, and ethical decision-making).
• Ability to exercise sound judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to work one-on-one with students, particularly regarding issues where conflict or sensitive referrals are involved.
• Knowledge, experience, and ability to work comfortably with students experiencing distress, personal crisis, trauma, and/or mental health concerns.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Understanding and ability to maintain a high degree of confidentially in compliance with privacy restrictions.
• Experience in program development is preferred, along with grant writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with campus departments and resources, community resource agencies, and constituent groups.
• Working knowledge of Title 5 Section 41301 of the California Education Code is required.
• Familiarity with state and federal laws and regulations that are relevant to higher education (FERPA, Title IX, HIPAA, etc.).
• The ability to research, understand and apply a variety of state, federal, CSU, and CSUSB policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not exist as well as have a comprehensive understanding of the Family Education Rights to Privacy Act and its impact on the student conduct system and student educational records as well as the Jeanne Clery Act and the reporting obligations.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment. A working knowledge of software programs such as MS Word, Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, MS Outlook, PeopleSoft, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and the Internet is essential.
• Reading and comprehending, writing, communicating verbally, reasoning and analyzing.
• Must be able to work additional hours, including occasional holidays and weekends, and adjust working hours to meet special assignments. May be called back periodically to perform work as needed on an emergency basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education administration, college student personnel, counseling, or a related field
• At least one year of previous student conduct experience or equivalent is preferred,
• Familiarity with Maxient or other student conduct / case management databases.
• Previous experience working with college students on decision-making related to developmental skills.
• Experience working with students in crisis or high-stress situations.
• Experience with web design or content management systems would be helpful.
• Possess the equivalent to two years of experience in higher education at the professional level, preferably in a comprehensive and educationally driven student conduct administration unit in higher education (and/or related case management) developing and implementing educational opportunities and programs and/or resources, supports, and interventions in related fields of practice, and supervision of paraprofessional staff members.