Position Number: 000813
Department: Dean of Students (Adm)
Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time
Months Per Year: 12
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Program Director of Academic Integrity is responsible for assisting in the administrative duties of the student conduct and academic integrity processes; serving as a resource for various institutional stakeholders, and providing outreach to members of the University community.
Supervised by the Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Accountability & Conflict Resolution, the Program Director assists in promoting the mission and philosophy of Student Accountability & Conflict Resolution and the Dean of Students Office. This position requires the flexibility, ability, and willingness to work nights and weekends in structured and unstructured settings with students, staff, and faculty.
Coordinate the university’s academic integrity process, including but not limited to the following: a) Partnering with the Chair of the Academic Integrity Board ( AIB ) to recruit, select, and train AIB members; b) Managing academic misconduct cases, including coordinating hearing preparation and scheduling Academic Integrity Hearing Panels; c) Advising Academic Integrity Board Panels; and d) Identifying institutional data and trends related to academic misconduct
Serve as a University conduct officer, reviewing, investigating, adjudicating, and managing conduct and academic misconduct cases, including serious violations that lead to suspension or expulsion from the University
Serve as an advisor to Administrative Hearing Panels, as needed
Serve as an Administrative Hearing Officer, as needed
Serve as a Student Conduct Counselor during hearings, as needed
Serve as an advisor to Student Hearing Panels, as needed
Serve as an advisor to Academic Misconduct Hearing Panels, as needed
Supervise graduate, internship, or practicum student(s), as needed
Coordinate programming and outreach efforts related to academic misconduct, and assist with office-wide and campus-wide programs and initiatives, as needed
Provide advocacy, assistance, and training regarding university policies and procedures, including policies related to student conduct and academic misconduct
Research and stay up-to-date on new industry student conduct and academic integrity standards, technologies, policies, and procedures; responsible for the implementation of new protocols/procedures to address business needs
Prepare and analyze statistical and annual reports regarding student conduct data related to academic misconduct
Work collaboratively with Academic Affairs and other student services leaders across departments in recommending standards, best practices, and related policies/procedures related to academic misconduct
Work collaboratively with units throughout the University, including but not limited to Police and Public Safety, Housing, and Residence Life, Legal Affairs, Title IX Office, Center for Wellness Promotion, Fraternity, and Sorority Life, Student Activities, Parking and Transportation Services, Counseling, and Psychological Services, Student Assistance and Support Services, Education Abroad, Registrar’s Office, Admissions, and Athletics
Serve on various departmental and institutional committees
Assist with other duties as assigned
Minimum Experience / Education:
Master’s degree in Student Development/Personnel, Higher Education, Counseling, or a related area.
Minimum of three-five years of professional experience in higher education; experience with student conduct and academic integrity preferred.
Preferred Education Skills and Experience:
Understanding of student development and counseling theories and ability to apply theory to practice in a university setting.
Experience working collaboratively with other units within an institution and the community, including faculty.
Knowledge of current trends and issues facing the student conduct field, including academic misconduct, and higher education.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines related to student conduct and academic misconduct.
Experience coordinating departmental or institutional processes.
Experience developing and implementing outreach programs.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, a collaborative communication style, strong interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
Experience working with university academic misconduct processes.
Experience working effectively with individuals and groups from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
Understanding of equity and social justice principles and demonstrated ability to create environments where individuals feel heard, respected, and treated with dignity.