Position Summary

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Office of Student Conduct invites applicants for the position of Associate Director of Conduct Management.
  
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with generous retirement plans; many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Student Conduct, the Associate Director is the University liaison for campus and community partners and provides administrative support in handling confidential and sensitive student conduct matters. This position helps to oversee the case management, training, assessment, policy, and records for the department; assists with the supervision of staff including the Assistant Director for Case Management; and helps to write and review policy, ensures compliance with state and federal regulations; and evaluate conduct reports for personal and community risk and safety.  

The ideal candidate will demonstrate progressive experience adjudicating student conduct issues; demonstrated assessment of student learning; and a commitment to successfully collaborating with campus constituents to support student success and inclusion, equity, and diversity.

 Responsibilities include:

• Supervise and evaluate staff and student staff   
• Serve as the liaison with campus partners regarding case management issues including performance regarding protocol and procedures
• Oversee program effectiveness assessment efforts for student and staff learning outcomes
• Collaborate with members of the University community, to foster a community that reinforces the University's Value Statement
• Collaborate to establish policies, procedures and protocols when responding to students involved in incidents which threaten the safety and security of students
• Review, contribute to, and execute decisions related to outcomes associated with the Student Conduct and Admissions clearance process
• Coordinate sexual misconduct hearings including notification, facilitation, and outcomes to all parties and ensure federal compliance
• Create and oversee departmental policies and procedures, providing a leadership role with the staff to ensure compliance regarding students’ rights and services with Title IX, Title II, Clery Act, Campus SaVE, and FERPA, and other legislation 
• Serve as the University liaison to ensure that violations and/or serious issues in the surrounding community are addressed by the University
• Oversee campus recruitment and training for internal and external campus partners.
• Ensure compliance with the record retention policy including an annual review of student conduct records
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in degree in Student Development, Higher Education, Counseling, Policy, Law, or related field
• Five (5) years of combined and progressive professional experience in student conduct, residence life and / or law

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Title IX policies, procedures, and Clery compliance
• Experience with data analytics 
• Demonstrated knowledge of Maxient or other student conduct software
• Demonstrated experience addressing behavior with a learning outcome focus

Special Instructions

This position works primarily on campus but can be up to 20% remote.   

The salary range for this position is $72,189 to $81,604.

Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Electronic application allows for cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (all required for consideration).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
  
Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.
  
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
  
 All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.

Requirements

• Start Date: No Start Date
• Education: Master's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 0 - 2 years
• Part/Full Time: Full-Time

Contact / Additional Information

Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Electronic application allows for cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (all required for consideration).