Senior Associate Director for Student Accountability
University of Arkansas
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Professional Staff - Student Affairs
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Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)
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University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFounded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Student Accountability Office
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Senior Director for the Office of Student Accountability reports to the Director for the Office of Student Accountability and is situated within the Division of Student Affairs. The Senior Associate Director is responsible for significant administrative oversight of student accountability investigations and adjudication and the supervision of multiple full-time staff members within the Office of Student Accountability. The Senior Associate Director is responsible for the supervision of all University hearing officers, investigators, and other staff within the Office of Student Accountability, this includes secondary supervision of the All-University Conduct Board. The Senior Associate Director aids in the overall coordination of student conduct processes, student welfare, and crisis response. This position must remain abreast of relevant laws and policies affecting student conduct and make recommendations for revisions regarding student conduct policies and procedures. They are responsible for providing advocacy to help students in navigating campus policies, procedures, and new or complex situations that would otherwise adversely impact student success and experience. This position serves as a hearing officer for violations of the Code of Student life, specifically matters that are significant and may warrant temporary or permanent removal from the institution.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree in Higher Education or other related discipline from an accredited institution of higher education
At least five years of progressive work experience in student affairs/higher education
At least three years of experience directly supervising professional staff members within a higher education setting
At least one or more years of experience directly supervising student conduct hearing officers
Demonstrated experience with the administration of University policies, procedures, and conduct systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Terminal degree (Ph.D., J.D., Ed.D.)
Experience working at a four-year, public, land grant institution
Experience with behavioral intervention, threat assessment, and case management for students in distress
Experience adjudicating suspension and expulsion-level conduct violations in Higher Education
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of and comfort with appropriate technologies, systems, and databases related to student record
Knowledge with and knowledge of FERPA, Clery, and confidentiality within the bounds of applicable laws and regulations
Exceptional organizational and record-keeping skills
Possesses excellent human relations skills
Strong skills in assessing levels of emotional distress and reacting appropriately
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with various departments to support students and their success
Ability to provide training and professional development for employees
Ability to work with students who are experiencing distress
Ability to have a positive attitude and a proactive and creative approach to problem-solving
Commitment to inclusive and diverse practices that recognize intersectionality and multiple identities
Ability to have enthusiasm for a team-oriented philosophy when advancing the strategic goals of an organization
Ability to have a high degree of curiosity and generosity when seeking and developing relationships
Ability to perform highly detailed work
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to have a passion for working with students of diverse backgrounds
Ability to successfully navigate university processes and procedures and an ability to objectively advocate for the needs/rights of others
Ability to support student well-being and mental health concerns
Ability to manage complex and/or sensitive crises on a University Campus
Ability to make critical independent decisions with limited information
Will have a collaborative disposition and possess the ability to think both critically and strategically
Additional Information:
This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
