Assistant Director, Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$50,000–$55,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Adjudication, Conflict Resolution, Higher Education, Legal Reports, Maintain Compliance, On Call, Philosophy, Process Analysis, Record Keeping, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Statistical Reports, Student Conduct, Student Services, Training Program Development, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Gainesville, FL
POSTED
4 days ago
Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, a component of the Dean of Students Office, is responsible for addressing alleged violations of the University of Florida Student Conduct Code and Honor Code. The Assistant Director assists in the overall administration of the student conduct system by overseeing academic misconduct cases and student conduct cases, including those involving student organizations. The Assistant Director resolves assigned cases through administrative reviews and hearings, interprets and administers the Student Conduct Code and Honor Code, develops outreach education programs, and assists with the coordination of committee member selection and training, including the opportunity to co-teach the 3-credit Student Conduct Committee Training class. In addition to case resolution, Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution utilizes other forms of conflict resolution to address student behavior. This individual will need to be committed to a non-adversarial, educational, restorative, and learning-based conduct philosophy and ensure that all educational programs, sanctions, and hearings reinforce the overall concept of student development, education, and restorative principles.
Classification Title:

AST DIR, Student Affairs

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience or a bachelor's degree in appropriate areas of specialization and four years of experience.

Job Description:
  • Implement the student conduct process as outlined in Regulation 4.040. Facilitate information meetings, perform investigations as needed, resolve conduct cases through administrative review, adjudicate individual student cases via administrative hearings, advise multiple types of conduct committee hearings, refer to other conflict resolution processes as appropriate.
  • Assist the Assistant Dean and Director with coordinating education and training of students and faculty/staff members involved with the Student Conduct Committee.
  • Coordinate, develop, and present outreach programs to the University campus and surrounding community regarding conflict resolution, academic integrity, the student conduct code and conduct process, and other various services that Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution provides.  
  • Assist in assessment of student conduct process, including running reports in database to track caseloads/sanctions. Provide statistical reports and summaries for various departments and agencies regarding types of conduct cases and outcomes.
  • Assist with the further development of conflict resolution initiatives
  • Contributes to the Dean of Students Office (DSO), Student Life Division, and University of Florida through active participation on committees, department initiatives, and division-wide initiatives (example opportunities: emergency dean on call, event support team, conduct committee, student welcome events, etc.)
  • Oversee records maintenance to ensure compliance with institutional policies, relevant laws, and mandated reporting.
  • Other duties as assigned, including cross-training in other areas within the DSO.
Expected Salary:

$50,000 - $55,000

Required Qualifications:

Master’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience or a bachelor’s degree in appropriate areas of specialization and four years of experience.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education, or related field. Qualified applicants should have graduate or professional experience in student affairs. Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with collegiate conduct systems preferred. Evidence of establishing effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and external constituents. One to three years professional experience preferred.  Some knowledge or experience with mediation, restorative justice, or other conflict resolution model preferred and two years of appropriate experience. Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience working with new student programs or parent & family initiatives preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. 

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

 

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