Associate Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards (HEA)

About the Role

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, the Associate Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards supports the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs (EMSA) initiatives for student engagement and judicial affairs. The Associate Director manages the fiscal and administrative operations of the office, including budget management, resource allocation, operational planning, and office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall operations of the student conduct/disciplinary process in accordance with CUNY Bylaws, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and implement initiatives, programs, activities, publications, and workshops that promote positive and responsible student conduct and community standards.
• Conduct and document thorough, equitable, and timely investigations of student conduct matters; meet with respondents, complainants, witnesses, and other involved parties; advise students of their rights and responsibilities; determine and facilitate appropriate resolutions and sanctions; and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Manage all aspects of student conduct case administration, including maintaining case files, documentation, hearing records, sanctions, and student conduct databases while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and security of records.
• Oversee the college’s faculty-student disciplinary committee, in adherence with CUNY’s Bylaws, Article XV, and in partnership with relevant offices.
• Disseminate and enforce pertinent information, policies, and regulations to the campus community as it relates to student conduct and campus culture.
• Provide education, training, and outreach for faculty, staff, and students on behavior expectations, guidelines, student code of conduct, policies, and related topics including drug and alcohol training.
• Collaborate with the Title IX Coordinator and Chief Diversity Officer on cases by sharing and exchanging relevant information, maintaining regular communication, tracking student SPARC compliance, and, upon designation, facilitating Title IX informal resolution mediations.
• Liaise with Public Safety regarding general campus safety/climate, Clery Act reporting and disclosure, and Beau’s Law disclosures.
• Serve as co-chair of the College’s CARE Team and manage and monitor CARE Team student records.
• Lead assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts for the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, including participation in the SAGE process, preparation of reports and analyses, and alignment of departmental goals with institutional strategic priorities.
• Contribute to divisional and institutional initiatives by participating in Enrollment Management and Student Affairs programs, strategic planning efforts, college committees, and CUNY-wide meetings and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and six years of related experience required.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Counseling, Education, Psychology, Social Work, or a related area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant higher education regulations impacting student conduct, including FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, and VAWA.
• Strong organizational skills and experience managing confidential case management systems.
• Background in student development and/or restorative justice practices.
• Experience in student conduct administration (e.g., student judicial affairs, community standards, or related compliance offices).
• Experience working with underprepared high school or college students and students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Excellent conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with a diverse community of learners, students, faculty, and staff.

About Guttman Community College

The Stella and Charles Guttman Community College is a beacon of innovation and knowledge creation in higher education, a two-year college where evidence-based high-impact practices in curriculum design and delivery permeate the educational model. Located in midtown Manhattan, Guttman draws a culturally diverse student body from across New York City and is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution. The College is committed to using innovative approaches to improve student persistence, retention, completion, and transfer.

Compensation

$76,848 - $98,231; Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Location

Guttman Community College, Midtown Manhattan

Job Type

Full-Time