ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR COMMUNITY STANDARDS & STUDENT WELLBEING

Description of Job

As part of the Dean of Students (DOS) Office, the Assistant Director will serve as a student conduct hearing officer, provide guidance for related institutional and divisional policy development and implementation, and provide outreach for students needing support due to challenges impacting their wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Serves as one of the two primary student conduct officers, assessing, researching, developing, implementing, and updating related procedures, training, publications, and website content for nonacademic and academic misconduct.
• Reviews incident reports, meets with involved parties, investigates incidents, and adjudicates cases according to established codes of conduct and policies.
• Provides case management for nonacademic and informal academic misconduct, from intake to sanction completion.
• Works with and supports faculty reporting incidents of informal academic misconduct.
• Manages the Student Complaint Process and supports students who present concerns regarding their experience at Edgewood University.
• Works with students and governance to assess policies, procedures, and sanction development.
• Designs, implements, and assesses the effectiveness of sanctions used in the misconduct process.
• Affords assistance with assessment and implementation of policies, procedures, and sanction development.
• Assists with proactive education, training, and outreach for faculty, staff, and students on behavior expectations and guidelines, student code of conduct, and related topics (e.g., civility, community living, etc.).
• Collaborates with campus Security and local law enforcement on incidents of on and off campus misconduct.
• Maintains communication and professional collaborations with area University/student conduct offices.
• Publishes and communicates to the campus all related misconduct publications, forms, and documents.

Student Wellbeing

• Manages Eagle Cares student cases, procedures, and processes associated with student support and threat assessment/response.
• Meets with and engages with students through various means to provide care, support, and resources for students and incoming students who have challenges with their wellbeing, including health/wellness, academics, behavior, safety, or their general welfare, basic needs resources, public benefit assistance, and financial concerns.
• Refers students, parents/families, and other campus colleagues to appropriate resources, supports, campus offices, and internal or external services.
• Communicates progress with other campus staff and faculty members as appropriate.
• Maintains up-to-date records for all student cases by using Maxient database software. Creates reports as necessary and utilizes Maxient software to document incoming and outgoing communications including behavioral reports, requests for campus resources, meeting notes, document collection, and action logs.
• Understands, applies, and communicates applicable University policies (e.g., medical withdrawals) with students and other stakeholders.
• Supports and administers various basic needs insecurity programs and functions.
• Works with and develops relationships with community partners to enhance support services available to Edgewood University students.

Dean of Students Office Support

• Cover compliance with local, state, and Federal laws and mandates related to pandemic response, Clery, Title IX, etc.
• Supports students involved in the Title IX/sexual misconduct response process.
• Participates in communication/outreach efforts on behalf of the Dean of Students Office, including presentations to faculty, staff, and students about the Eagle Cares Team, Dean of Students Office, and related processes, along with the creation of other communication/outreach tools.
• Supports and implements educational programs and workshops on topics including, but not limited to, general wellness, alcohol and other drugs, stress management, sleep and rest, movement, financial literacy, and social relationships for our undergraduate, traditional students and our graduate and adult learner populations.
• Partners with departments, including but not limited to the Personal Counseling Services, Student Health Services, Residence Life, and Athletics for wellness programs and campaigns.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Vice President for Student Development/Dean of Students

Professional Development

• Participates in continuous professional development around student conduct, student support, case management, and compliance management within a higher education and student affairs framework.

University Service

• Represents the Division of Student Development on institutional committees, task forces, and groups. Also serves on Student Development division-wide committees.
• Serves as member of the Student Development staff attending meetings and retreats.
• Participates in campus events as a department and division representative.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Necessary Education or Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, counseling, adult and learning development, or a closely related field, Masters preferred.
• Supporting students and/or coordinating individual services for students and/or clients.
• Investigating and adjudicating student nonacademic misconduct.
• Supporting students and/or coordinating individual services for students and/or clients.
• Experience working in a student affairs/higher education environment is a plus.
• Experience responding to crisis situations is a plus.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways.
• Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with students and colleagues.
• Evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem solving/conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities.
• Strong organization skills.
• Computer proficiency and abilities.

Other Qualifications

• Edgewood University, a Catholic university sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students.
• Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways.
• Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
• The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the University by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.
• Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship.

How to Apply

To apply, send one PDF document which includes cover letter, resume, and references with a subject line that includes the position code CSSW:

Edgewood University
Human Resources – CSSW
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
E-mail: humanresources@edgewood.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer