Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students and working collaboratively with other important partners across the University, the Director of Community Standards ensures a fair, just, and impartial disciplinary process for students. With a goal of providing information and resources to achieve a community of respect, civility, and integrity for all members of the community, the Director provides leadership for the staff in the office and responds to institutional priorities and expectations.
The Director will lead the administration and coordination of all actions and procedures related to student conduct, including the dissemination, interpretation, and enforcement of University policy. They will also oversee the student conduct system for Oxford, Hamilton, Middletown, VOA, and Luxembourg campuses, and provide a developmental and educational context for student behavior on and off campus. The Director will also supervise the Office of Community Standards staff, including Assistant Directors (2), Title IX Investigator (1), Administrative Assistant (1), Coordinator (1), graduate students and student assistants
Duties/Physical Demands:
• Direct all student conduct related efforts to ensure student code of conduct accountability is delivered with a student-centered and educational foundation. • Provide strategic leadership for, and supervise, mentor, direct, and evaluate the staff of Community Standards. • Serve as a hearing officer in critical cases related to violations of Miami's Code of Student Conduct, including cases related to sexual and interpersonal violence. • Develop, review, revise, and oversee the training processes for all those associated with adjudication of cases. • As a representative of the division, productively respond to and partner with o (i) external stakeholders (parents, attorneys, Oxford Police, etc.); o (ii) faculty, staff, and students outside of the division; and o (iii) intra-divisional colleagues to advance the strategic objectives of the university, the division, and the position's particular areas of responsibility • In partnership with the Office of the General Counsel and the Student Life Council, conduct an annual review and modification of the Code of Student Conduct. • In partnership with the Office of the Dean of Students, facilitate the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process designed to assist students in resolving conflict. • Monitor and track legislation and legal precedent to ensure university compliance with relevant and current laws. • Review, understand and manage relevant budgets; strategically seek, advocate for, and/or reallocate resources across areas of responsibility consistent with divisional priorities. • Advance all assessment and continued improvement efforts in alignment with divisional strategic priorities. • Serve as the custodian of student conduct records and federal crime statistics for reporting purposes in accordance with Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and Clery Act; maintain monthly/annual statistics on all cases, including sexual assault cases; participate in an annual audit. • Serve on University committees as assigned. • Other duties as assigned, and not limited to responding to emails, calls, and other unexpected and unassigned internal and external requests for information, explanation, etc.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Cover letter, vitae/resume, and three professional references required.
The University has partnered with Keeling & Associates, LLC, in this search process. Inquiries and nominations should be addressed to Dr. Lili Rodríguez, Senior Consultant for Executive Search, Keeling & Associates, at lrodriguez@KeelingAssociates.com. Applications must be submitted through Miami's website. A review of applications will begin on May 9, 2022 and will continue until the appointment is made.
Diversity Statement:
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.
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• Earned Master's degree. • Six + years of professional experience. • A minimum of three years of experience working with college students. • Experience in student conduct processes.
Desired Qualifications:
• Prior leadership and supervisory experience. • Experience managing multiple priorities. • Experience with organizational budgeting. • Three to five years of experience working with student conduct processes; five years of progressive leadership experience in a university setting. • Prior experience working with a student conduct database, preferably Maxient. • Master's degree in Higher Education/Student Development, Criminal Justice, Law, or related field.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Working knowledge of Title IX, FERPA, and student conduct and due process best practices. • Strong organizational, communication, and conflict resolution skills. • Demonstrated record of critical thinking, leadership, and sound judgment. • Ability to work collaboratively and foster cooperation with a broad variety of campus and community constituencies.
“Miami University, a student-centered public university founded in 1809, has built its success through an unwavering commitment to liberal arts undergraduate education, with complementary quality graduate programs, and the active engagement of its students in both curricular and co-curricular life. With a student body of 16,000, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with faculty who love to teach and the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. Faculty and staff are highly valued for their contributions toward the Miami experience. Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and stable work environment as they work to support the university’s educational mission. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles northwest of Cincinnati, with regional campuses located in Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio, and a center in Luxembourg. Known as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, Miami, the nation's tenth oldest public university, is recognized for its striking red brick Georgian-style architecture and tree-shaded lawns. Take a Virtual Tour from our website.”
