Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Office of Student Conduct invites applicants for the position of Assistant Director.   West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good. * * WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.   Reporting to the Assistant Dean, the Assistant Director serves as an integral part of the Office of Student Conduct. This position provides support to three key student conduct areas: Upper-Level Hearing Officer; Training and Recruitment; and Compliance and Assessment.  The three Assistant Directors take on various areas of responsibility which can be rotated including University Hearing Board and Policy and Process Advisor; recruitment, training, and scheduling; sanction conditions; learning outcomes; web page communications; and Hearing Officer training and support.   The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience interpreting policy; creating educational learning outcomes; successfully collaborating with campus constituents; advising; marketing; and a commitment to student success and inclusion, equity, and diversity.    Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as a University Hearing Officer with a focus on upper-level cases including serious/recurring, alcohol and drug involved, sexual misconduct and group adjudication
• Provide accurate, consistent, and detailed process information to all students and advisors
• Maintain accurate records of status of cases
• Track status of citations through District Justice Offices and provide appropriate case status information to Hearing Officers
• Engage in continual education on best practices in student conduct
• Prepare and contribute related materials for all students, advisors, and Hearing Officers
• Train campus and system constituents on student conduct process 
• Conduct on-going training with Hearing Officers
• Serve as a resource to students, staff and faculty on the interpretation and implementation of University policies, as defined by the Student Code of Conduct
• Coordinate compliance, communication, and prevention initiatives for outstanding sanctions and conditions
• Coordinate assessment activities for the programs offered
• Compile annual statistics
• Compile evidence of student learning outcomes 
• Assist with policy writing
• Assist with the annual revision of the Student Code of Conduct
• Assist with University Hearing support
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree plus 2 years OR bachelor's degree plus 5 years experience in Student Affairs, Higher Education, Counseling, or closely related field AND
• Two years professional experience assisting teens and/or young adults with fostering personal development and following community standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing teen and young adult situations involving serious incidents, alcohol and drugs, sexual misconduct and/or groups
• Experience esigning and implementing training programs
• Experience using conduct software programs
• Demonstrated understanding of assessment and student learning outcomes
• Data Management experience
• Demonstrated experience addressing behavior with a learning outcome focus

Special Instructions

This position works primarily on campus but please ask about opportunities to work from home and alternate work schedules.   Candidates should apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Electronic application allows for cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (all required for consideration).

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.   Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.   Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. * * All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment background checks.