Associate Director of Community Life (Community Standards)

The Associate Director (AD) of Community Life (Community Standards) in the Office of Community Life meets with students to address code of conduct violations for both on-campus and off-campus students. They must have a clear understanding of student development theory, student conduct processes, and FERPA regulations. The AD provides guidance to Resident Directors regarding student discipline in residence halls. They keep the Senior Associate Directors and Director of Community Standards…

informed of any disciplinary or student-related issues. The AD works independently, exercising good judgment and discretion, while directly reporting to the Directors of Community Life and assisting in various areas as needed. The AD also participates in an on-call rotation during regular office hours, ensuring availability via phone and internet connectivity. The AD is also responsible for updating electronic files and keeping complete and accurate records of student situations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Meet with students for the purpose of investigation, inquiry, accountability, mentorship, and discipleship.
Review and respond to Incident Reports (mainly reported by Resident Assistants and Resident Directors) and Liberty Emergency Services Reports (reported by the Liberty University Police Department) for matters requiring immediate attention (i.e., violence, theft, vandalism, assault, etc.).
Contact and correspond with parents when warranted (physical, social, psychological, spiritual, academic, or discipline-related issues) and in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
Work cooperatively and communicate with Student Affairs staff to ensure the cohesiveness necessary for the consistent application of community standards. This includes, but is not limited to, supervising and reviewing discipline implemented by Resident Directors and Resident Assistants, communicating regularly with assigned Resident Directors, approving or denying permission for exemption from policies, and/or coordinating with Housing regarding room request changes, roommate conflicts, etc.
Assist administration with student-related issues/resolutions (President, Student Advocate Office, International Student Office, etc.).
Act as liaison to faculty, staff, and administration in regard to student-related problems.
Provide assistance to the student population through student support services.
Attend Dean of Students, departmental, and official Liberty University meetings as required.
Create, present, and vote on recommendations for student discipline during regular Conduct Review Committee (CRC) meetings.
Update, revise, and evaluate office publications (manual, website information, brochures, newsletters, etc.)
Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.
Attend annual training/conferences as required.
Participate in the implementation of educational programming (as needed).
On active call during business hours, as assigned on a rotation basis (communicate any emergencies to the Directors of Community Life, Dean of Students, and/or the Vice President of Student Affairs, as necessary).
Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

A completed Master's degree with a concentration in higher education, student development, counseling, pastoral studies, biblical studies, or a related field is required. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills are required. Mid-level management experience and/or student development-related experience in a management capacity is preferred. Strong working knowledge of educational trends as they relate to higher education is preferred.

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Associate Director of Community Life (Community Standards)

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA, USA