Associate Director for Student Conduct

Associate Director for Student Conduct

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 Posting Details 

Posting Number  | S328
Classification Title  | SUA3
Working Title  | Associate Director for Student Conduct
Department  | Student Conduct
Home Campus  |  Bloomsburg
City  | Bloomsburg
State  | Pennsylvania
Zip Code  | 17815
Bargaining Unit  | SCUPA
Work Location  | Home Campus
Position Type  | Staff
Temporary/ Permanent  | Permanent
Full-time/ Part-time  | Full-Time
If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)  |
Benefits  | The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:

Medical and prescription drug benefits. Generous retirement plans, two options: Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)  Tuition benefits for employees and dependents. Paid time off. Employer-paid dental and vision benefits. Employer-paid life insurance. Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.
To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.
Start Time  | 0800
End Time  | 1600
Hours Per Week  | 37.5 hours per week
Days Worked (Check all that apply)  | Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
Salary  | $60,753.00/Annual per the SCUPA CBA
Anticipated Start Date  | January 2025
Anticipated End Date  | N/A

 
Position Summary Information 

Position Purpose  | Reporting directly to the Executive Director for Title IX and Student Conduct, the Associate Director of Student Conduct’s responsibilities include enforcement, administration, oversight, assessment, and the continued administration and development of the university’s conduct system which includes the Student Code of Conduct at all three Commonwealth University Locations (Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield) but whose home campus will be Bloomsburg. While the home campus will be Bloomsburg, the Associate Director may be asked to occasionally travel to Lock Haven and Mansfield based on the needs of the institution.

The Associate Director is tasked with coordinating student conduct cases, which entails assigning conduct cases to professional staff and others, assuring compliance, and consulting with University Legal Counsel, as needed. The Associate Director serves as the primary hearing facilitator for university board hearings and contributes to the recruitment, training, and supervision of investigators and university hearing board members which include faculty, staff, and students.The Associate Director will conduct investigations and inquiries regarding potential violations of the Student Code of Conduct, including meeting with students who have allegedly violated the Student Code of Conduct to ascertain their level of involvement, adjudicate cases, and assign educational and developmental stipulations as appropriate.

This position will also be critical in the development and presentation of workshops and trainings for employees and students. In addition to conduct-related duties, the Associate Director is responsible for database management and overall case management including proper use of supporting technology.

The Associate Director serves in the absence of the Executive Director in judicial administrative and crisis response matters.
Description of Duties  | STUDENT CONDUCT CASE MANAGEMENTAll Levels of Case Management- Receives and coordinates the response to all reports of on and off campus incidents, including student conduct reports from Residence Life and other offices, University and Town Police Reports, and reports from students, faculty, staff, out-of-town law enforcement, and other sources. Including, conducting follow-up, overseeing compliance, and monitoring sanction completion. Serve as a hearing officer, facilitator, or board member for hearings and administer all necessary follow up paperwork/documentation.Database- Monitor and ensure appropriate use of technology for gathering and maintaining data for reports and office functions in student conduct and other areas of the conduct office. Coordinate and manage the student conduct database (Maxient) and create reports and necessary data retrieval when requested.Investigation or Inquiry- Investigate conduct cases, which includes interviewing witnesses, gathering other information, and writing reports.Referrals- Assess student needs and make appropriate referrals for added services and resources (e.g. CARE Team, Title IX, AOD, etc.)Residence Life- Manage residence life professional staff regarding the status of adjudication of the Student Code of Conduct within the university’s residential facilities.Proactive Conduct- Meet with students regarding interpersonal and other related concerns in a proactive educational capacity.

STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT (POLICY WORK)
Respond to inquiries related to interpretation of university Student Code of Conduct. Monitor code and office procedures/protocols and provide recommendations for updates.

DATA/COMPLIANCE/ASSESSMENT
Monitor and assess student conduct statistics, provide information and reporting, student organization and Fraternity and Sorority Life conduct updates and reports, contribute to university anti-hazing efforts including anti-hazing report, statistics for annual security report, and others.

Assure compliance with relevant laws including, but not limited to FERPA, the Clery Act, Title IX, Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, the Tim Piazza Hazing Law, and the Stop Campus Hazing Act.
Assess conduct process, patterns, and policy.

 CROSS-FUNCTIONAL
Interface with university offices, outside agencies, and town police departments when appropriate. (Residence Life, University Police, Dean of Students, Student Success, Orientation, AOD, Athletics, DEIB, Academics)Contribute to university anti-hazing efforts including anti-hazing report, statistics for annual security report, and others.Liaise with the Office of the Dean of Students- CARE Team (or BIT) and provide student conduct consultations as appropriate.Assist with Title IX investigations and serve as the primary hearing chair for Sexual Misconduct hearing processes.Train residence life student and professional staff regarding Code of Conduct implementation within the residential facilities.Work with the Departments of Athletics as appropriate.

PROGRAMMATIC EFFORTSCreate proactive educational campaigns, plan and participate in tabling events, and present at Orientation events.Assist with the creation of online trainings and education about student conduct for students and employees.

LEADERSHIPServes in the absence of the Executive Director for Student Conduct.Serves on various campus-wide committees as needed.Participate in staff development opportunities.

OTHER
Perform all other assigned duties.
Decision Making  | On a daily basis, the Associate Director will make independent decisions regarding student conduct conferences, student hearings, and investigations. This position can stand-in for the Executive Director for Title IX and Student Conduct regarding all student conduct and can perform outreach and support for student conduct matters.

This position’s decision making could result in a student’s removal from the campus either through an interim measure (suspension or interim suspension) or permanently through an expulsion (through the student conduct process). This position will manage student conduct cases daily, and ensure compliance with application state and federal regulations. The Associate Director’s level of decision-making regarding student conduct carries a high-level of liability and opportunity for litigation.

This position will independently serve as an investigator for student conduct and possibly student Title IX cases. Investigations carry a high-level of liability.

All aspects of this role will focus on first student outreach, education, and support; however, this role must also work from a lens of mitigating high-level risk for the University regarding student conduct processes and the application of appropriate policy and procedure.Strong analytical, writing, and critical thinking skills; ability to problem solve, analyze, summarize, and effectively present data in a sound and supportable manner.

This position’s decision making could have an impact on University liability.
Fiscal Responsibility  | This position does not have ongoing/regular budgetary or fiscal responsibility, but will be responsible for submitting travel costs for reimbursement, and may assist in collecting invoices for service and preparing them for payment. This position is also responsible for managing the fines and fees process for educational outcomes assigned through the conduct process.
Supervisory Responsibility  | The Associate Director of Student Conduct may oversee the hiring, training, and supervision of work-study students when applicable; supervises graduate assistants and interns when applicable; and serves in the absence of the Executive Director. Additionally, this position has a leadership role with Residence Life Staff.
Minimum Requirements Profile  | Masters Degree in higher education, counseling, leadership, education, or related field. Minimum of three years of experience working in higher education. Experience with student conduct. Experience working with diverse populations. Demonstrated knowledge of or experience working with related higher education legal requirements (FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, and various hazing laws/acts)
Preferred Qualifications  | Experience serving on hearing boardsExperience with policy creation and implementationExperience with creating and implementing trainings, outreach campaigns, or workshopsExperience with working collaboratively with Police, Residence Life, Alcohol and Other Drug offices, Athletics, or other related officesExperience working with Title IXExperience with conflict resolution and mediationExperience with database management
Applicant Rating Criteria  |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities  | Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with strong interpersonal skillsFamiliar with applicable state, federal, local law and policyUnderstanding of and sensitivity to the needs and interests of students and collaborating employeesAbility to independently problem-solve and remain flexible within a given work-dayExcellent organizational skillsAbility to implement a fair, neutral, and consistent processAbility to interpret and develop policy and make administrative decisionsAbility to work within a database system
Essential Functions  | The Associate Director’s essential function is to serve as the President’s designee under PA Code, Chapter 505- Student Disciplinary Due Process Requirements and implement the University’s rules of procedure for student due process. The Associate Director will also use effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills while working with students and employees. The Associate Director must effectively prioritize work with attention to detail and follow through in a fast-paced environment.

Sitting – 80%; Walking – 10%; Standing – 10%; Squatting – 3%, Bending – 3%Working indoors – 95% and Outdoors (for errands) – 5%Frequent lifting of objects weighing less than 5 poundsOccasional lifting of objects weighing 25 pounds or greaterOccasional pushing/pulling objects weighing 25 pounds or greaterFrequent reaching for objects at, above and below shoulderFrequent twisting at waist, and stretching to reach objectsOccasional fine manipulation with handsFrequent simple grasping; occasional power graspingBasic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)Reading skills including understanding written direction.Writing skills in preparing and organizing documentsSensory skills, i.e. visual, hearing, and speakingKeyboard skills

 Posting Detail Information 

Open Date mm-dd-yyyy  | 10/31/2025
Close Date mm-dd-yyyy  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants  | For full consideration, applications must be received by November 16, 2025. Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.
Background Clearances  | Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.
Diversity Statement  | At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:
• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.
Title IX/Clery  | The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraup@commonwealthu.edu or titleixcoord@commonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University’s crime statistics, which is available in a publication called “Annual Security Report”, please contact Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Police at 570-389-2211, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at 570-662-4900, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at 570-484-2278 or by accessing the following website: https://www.commonwealthu.edu/offices-directory/university-police/annual-security-report. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.
About Commonwealth University of PA  | The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.

We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.

We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.

We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.
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