Position Details

Classification Information

Position Classification Title Director of Community Standards and Civility

FLSA Exempt Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA) 89409 EPA Position Type EHRA Non Faculty

Position Overview

Position Summary

Winston Salem State University (WSSU) Director of Community Standards and Civility assumes primary leadership across campus for facilitating, organizing, and coordinating all aspects of student conduct, student rights and responsibilities and judicial hearings process. Coordinates revisions of the Student Code of Conduct; Tracks and maintains reports of all active disciplinary and sanctions including community service hours, educational sanctions and outreach activities; Maintains electronic judicial database and the UNC Suspension and Expulsion database; Develops methods of resolving disciplinary cases; Manages student and organizational conduct cases including formal hearings, mutual agreements and mediations; Recommends and imposes sanctions designed to foster student learning and development; Supervises maintenance of all student conduct records/reports, Clery case data, DAP reports Incorporates an educational approach and restorative justice philosophy related to community standards and civility.

The Director of Community Standards and Civility oversees all department operations related to community standard and civility and structures, and comprehensive educational programming to address the current conduct trends and best practices to support services under the supervision of the Office of the Dean of Students. Serves as the lead in the training, advisement, and education of students, faculty, staff and administrators with regard to the Student Code of Conduct, student rights and responsibilities, and other community standards.

Work is performed under minimal supervision with evaluation based on the effective operation of the administrative function. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures.

Position Information

Position Number 001342

Working Position Title Director of Community Standards and Civility Building and Room No.

Thompson Center, Suite 300

Appointment Type Permanent Full-Time If Time Limited. No Appointment Length. 12

Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies No

Normal Work Schedule

8 am – 5 pm, occasional evenings and weekends, on call rotation

Department Required Skills

Leadership experience in a university setting, ability to develop, review and rewrite policies and ability to develop and implement strategic plans in Judicial Affairs

Knowledge of higher education and student affairs are needed to carry out the responsibilities of the position. Experience in judicial affairs, problem solving and strategic planning

Ability to think and plan strategically, work collaboratively with others, establish priorities, develop and monitor cases, and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Ability to develop a vision, adjudicate alleged violation; assess best practices in judicial affairs, multi-task management

Knowledge of planning and scheduling techniques

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Knowledge of current and emerging trends in technologies, techniques, issues, and approaches in area of expertise; Records maintenance skills; Database management skills; Word processing and/or data entry skills

Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities

Ability to lead and train staff and/or students

Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials

Knowledge of office management principles and procedures

Ability to coordinate and organize meetings and/or special events

Knowledge of academic administrative principles and procedure

Must have strong interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Preferred Experience:

Master's degree in higher education/student services, counseling, or related area. Three (3) years (post-master's degree) of relevant experience in a higher education or related setting.

Background in advising/counseling students and prior work administering student conduct processes preferred.

This individual must be able to work independently, communicate effectively and creatively through written and oral presentations, and work some evenings and weekends as needed.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Experience with personal computer equipment and software to include Student database software.

Advanced knowledge of and experience with Maxient or similar student information platform.

Advanced knowledge in social media

Knowledge of student development theory demonstrated teamwork and familiarity with current practices and legal affairs related of judicial affairs

Demonstrate effective customer service skills

Knowledge of higher education and student affairs are needed to carry out the responsibilities of the position

Experience in judicial affairs, problem solving and strategic planning

Ability to think and plan strategically, work collaboratively with others, establish priorities, develop and monitor cases, and ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Ability to develop a vision, adjudicate alleged violation; assess best practices in judicial affairs, multi-task management

Leadership experience in a university setting, ability to develop, review and rewrite policies and ability to develop and implement strategic plans in Judicial Affairs, and ability to function as a productive member of the senior staff team.

Must have strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Required License or Certification Valid US Driver's License No Commercial Driver's License Required No Physical Required No List any other medical/drug tests required

Posting Details

Posting Details

Internal Posting Only No

Position Type EHRA Non Faculty Time Limited Position Appointment Length Salary Commensurate with education and experience Open Date 04/24/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Document

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Letter of Reference 1

Letter of Reference 2

Letter of Reference 3

Optional Documents

Curriculum Vitae