Assistant Director, Community Standards

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Director (Asst. Dir.) of the Office of Community Standards reports to the Associate Director of the Office of Community Standards. The Asst. Dir. assists in the daily operation and functioning of the office and serves as a university hearing officer, including reviewing, investigating, adjudicating, and managing conduct cases. Additional tasks include but are not limited to: serving as an administrator for hearing boards, facilitation of alternative resolution processes, assisting with coordinating and facilitating programming and annual training of students, campus partners, and University hearing officers, assisting in the creation and assessment of annual learning outcomes and program goals, preparing and distributing statistical reports, and other duties as assigned.

Job Description

The Assistant Director (Asst. Dir.) of the Office of Community Standards reports to the Associate Director of the Office of Community Standards. The Asst. Dir. assists in the daily operation and functioning of the office and serves as a university hearing officer, including reviewing, investigating, adjudicating, and managing conduct cases. Additional tasks include but are not limited to: serving as an administrator for hearing boards, facilitation of alternative resolution processes, assisting with coordinating and facilitating programming and annual training of students, campus partners, and University hearing officers, assisting in the creation and assessment of annual learning outcomes and program goals, preparing and distributing statistical reports, and other duties as assigned.

• Student Conduct Administration
  • Serve as a University hearing officer by reviewing, investigating, adjudicating, and managing conduct cases.
  • Coordinate and facilitate alternative resolution processes.
  • Advise students on their rights and responsibilities within the conduct process, providing clear and transparent communication.
  • Manage a high volume of cases simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines for notice, hearings, and appeals are met in accordance with office expectations and due process.
  • Maintain accurate records and prepare statistical reports related to student conduct.
• Office Leadership & Representation
  • Represent the Office of Community Standards at divisional and institutional meetings, events, and functions when assigned by the Associate Director or Director.
  • Assist in developing, implementing, and assessing annual learning outcomes and program goals.
  • Collaborate on the periodic review and revision of the Student Code of Conduct and office protocols to ensure alignment with emerging case law, legislative changes, and institutional values.
• Training & Education
  • Partner with the Associate Director and Director to coordinate and facilitate programming and annual training for students, campus partners, and University hearing officers.
  • Support ongoing education around student conduct policies and processes.
• Compliance & Professional Standards
  • Participate in all required professional development training(s) and proactively maintain all relevant professional certifications to ensure compliance and up-to-date knowledge.
  • Ensure all work complies with state and federal laws (e.g., FERPA, the Clery Act, Collin’s Law, the Stop Campus Hazing Act, Title VI, and Title IX), University policy, and best practices.
  • Uphold impartiality, fairness, and sensitivity to the needs of all parties throughout the conduct process.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.