Director of Student Conduct, Binghamton University, Binghamton NY
Posted March 28, 2014
About Binghamton University:
Binghamton University has built a reputation as a world-class institution that combines a broadly interdisciplinary, international education with one of the most vibrant research programs in the nation. Binghamton is proud to be ranked among the elite public universities in the nation for challenging our students academically, not financially. The result is a unique, best-of-both-worlds college experience.
Our academic culture rivals a first-rate private university – rigorous, collaborative and boldly innovative — while our campus culture exemplifies the best kind of public university experience: richly diverse students, active social life and deep engagement with the community.
Our students, both undergraduate and graduate, work one-on-one with an exceptional faculty that includes innovative scientists and groundbreaking scholars. They take advantage of special academic opportunities like combined degrees, foreign language study groups and an unparalleled international education program.
Job Description:
Budget Title: (SL-5) Senior Staff Associate
Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Binghamton University seeks a dynamic student-centered professional to lead the Office of Student Conduct at a time of tremendous potential for the University. Binghamton is a growing University with new leadership and a bold vision to become the premier public university of the 21st century.
The Office of Student Conduct has a rich history of student engagement in policy development and decision making. This is an important part of student life at Binghamton. As a key member of the Dean of Students team, the Director of Student Conduct partners with the University community to develop innovative strategies to manage student conduct for undergraduates, graduates and student organizations. The Director of Student Conduct provides leadership, oversight and direction for Binghamton University’s Office of Student Conduct, including supervision of two professional staff, two administrative assistants, graduates assistants and student interns.
Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Director articulates and interprets community standards based on the University mission and values. This position works in collaboration with students (including members of the conduct board and student advocates) to uphold the standards of the University through student education and accountability. Focused on student and community success, the Director develops and interprets data to monitor trends, inform decision-making and provide relevant education to the community. The Director is responsible for communications with students and families participating in the student conduct process and serves as the liaison with local law enforcement, attorneys and the district attorneys’ offices.
The Director serves on University committees or designates and oversees appropriate staff to serve committees including the Students of Concern and Threat Assessment Committee. The Director participates in on-call rotations for the campus and provides oversight of the conduct process within the residential community.
The Director is an important team builder on campus maintaining critical relationships with campus partners including faculty, Health Services, University Police, Residential Life, Title IX Coordinators and many others.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree required
- 5 – 7 years of progressively responsible professional experience in student conduct or related field
- Demonstrated ability to lead in a dynamic community with a diverse student body
- Candidates must be well versed in current laws and guidance pertaining to FERPA, the Clery Act, Title IX, Campus SaVE Act and other applicable regulatory provisions
- Strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate with technology
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and solve problems
- Possess critical thinking skills including policy analysis and interpretation
- Experience with developing and/or implementing trainings
- Experience with budgets and databases (Maxient preferred)
Additional Information:
Note: Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
Please also note that the Deficit Reduction Program for UUP represented faculty and staff is in still effect, which impacts paychecks. This, along with other payroll information, can be found on our website http://www2.binghamton.edu/
Application Instructions:
Deadline for Internal Applicants: 4/9/14
Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
Persons interested in this position should apply online.
Please submit:
- Resume,
- Cover letter, and
- Contact information for three professional references
You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents: http://binghamton.
The State University of New York and Binghamton University are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers.