Assistant Director of Student Conduct Services (University Housing)

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 01 Aug 2022

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Assistant Director of Student Conduct Services (University Housing)
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202201043AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib III
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range 58,000-63,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date 09/12/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 08/01/2022
Description of Work Unit
The Student Resolution Center (SRC) encourages students to gain awareness, knowledge, skills, and opportunities as they navigate challenges and make informed decisions. We promote safe, respectful and inclusive communities by valuing integrity, perspective-taking and personal responsibility.
SRC aims to assist, educate and support CSU students through two processes:
Conflict Resolution – voluntary, neutral, confidential process to assist students when conflicts, disputes or issues arise. Programs and services include Conflict Coaching, Restorative Justice, Mediation, Process Consultation, and training.
Student Conduct – one-on-one meetings to discuss alleged violations of the Student Conduct Code, hear perspectives, explore personal responsibility, hold students accountable and provide educational and restorative outcomes when appropriate.
Departmental Website: www.resolutioncenter.colostate.edu
Position Summary
This Assistant Director of Student Conduct Services (University Housing) will have primary responsibility for the oversight and adjudication of conduct cases for students residing within residence halls. This Assistant Director of Student Conduct Services (University Housing) will also serve as the conduct liaison between the SRC and University Housing. The position plays a critical role intervening in student misconduct, facilitating a fair process, promoting student development and collaborating with campus and community partners.
Required Job Qualifications
• Master’s degree required in student personnel, higher education, counseling, or related field.
• Three (3) years professional experience in student affairs and/or higher education with an emphasis in student conduct
• Experience adjudicating student conduct cases in higher education
• Experience working with students with substance abuse issues and students with mental health concerns
Preferred Job Qualifications
• Understanding concepts of multiculturalism, diversity, power/privilege
• Experience working with diverse populations (e.g. ethnically diverse individuals, students with disabilities, adult learners, international students, and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students)
• Supervisory experience
• Knowledge and application of theories and research in student development, substance abuse and interpersonal violence
• Knowledge of legal issues in higher education, including but not limited to Title IX, Clery Act, FERPA
• Knowledge of alternative dispute resolution practices including restorative justice
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with campus and community constituents
• Knowledge of and/or experience working with the criminal justice system
• Highly developed written communication experience such as reports, proposals, professional correspondence, presentation content and materials, etc.
• Demonstrated public speaking skills (i.e. facilitation and presentation skills)
· Demonstrated experience planning, organizing, and implementing educational programs, trainings, and workshops
· Demonstrated experience effectively managing a complex caseload and multiple tasks
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Student Conduct, Adjudication, and Risk Management
Duty/Responsibility
• Adjudicate alleged misconduct for students residing within University Housing residence halls utilizing student development theory; assign discipline standing when appropriate.
• Adjudicate alleged academic misconduct for all students utilizing student development theory; assign discipline standing up to and including disciplinary expulsion when appropriate.
• Determine and assign effective sanctions that emphasize education, student development and responsible behavior.
• Counsel and advise students on an individual or group basis regarding behavioral, academic, substance abuse and emotional issues. Initiate referrals when appropriate to proper resource agencies on campus.
• Understand and implement basic threat assessment protocols and collaborate with campus and community partners including but not limited to: Support and Safety Assessment, Student Case Management, the Women and Gender Advocacy Center, the CSU Police Department, Fort Collins Police Services, the 8th Judicial District and Fort Collins Municipal Court.
• Advocate for students’ rights and due process in an educational and supportive environment.
• Determine and engage in appropriate crisis intervention protocol for students in the residence halls and collaborate with on and off campus partners to serve students in crisis.
• Serve as a hearing officer for alleged undergraduate academic misconduct cases referred from faculty.
• Serve as a member of the Lead Team to make critical decisions related to student organization conduct processes and manage ongoing student organization caseload; ensure timely follow-up on each case and maintain open communication with impacted campus partners
• Recruit, train, and implement professional development opportunities to the University Investigation Team, which investigates alleged student organization misconduct in a timely way.
• Evaluate behavior concerns for University applicants with prior criminal or disciplinary history; screen and clear applicants for admission.
Percentage Of Time 45
Job Duty Category Facilitation/Education
Duty/Responsibility
• Design, coordinate and facilitate training and ongoing professional development for University Housing Hearing Officers and Resident Assistant student staff (fall, spring, summer semesters).
• Facilitate monthly update and process meetings for University Housing Hearing Officers.
• Create, facilitate, and manage appropriate educational workshops or referrals to support students’ educational and personal success.
• Oversee and analyze effectiveness of educational programming/workshops offered through the Student Resolution Center.
• Conduct community outreach by presenting to faculty, parents, students, and community members on the services and programs affiliated with the office.
• Co-lead the development, facilitation, and evaluation of programs on behavior and responsible campus citizenship and civility to students in the residential communities.
Percentage Of Time 15
Job Duty Category Leadership and Strategy/Visioning
Duty/Responsibility
• Lead, train, and support Residence Life staff in the development of student conduct philosophy consistent with university mission and values. Evaluate staff’s ability to connect philosophy to practice in their respective halls.
• Participate in and direct ongoing visioning, strategic planning, program review, and assessment strategies for University Housing & the Student Resolution Center.
• Provide leadership for the development and maintenance of the student conduct guide for University Housing Hearing Officers.
• Oversee, train, and assist in evaluating University Housing Residence Directors, and Assistant Residence Directors while serving in their role as University Hearing Officers.
• Review and make recommendations/edits related to the Student Conduct Code.
• Exhibit and execute a working knowledge and understanding of the concepts of student development, federal, state and local laws and ordinances, federal and state legislation and case law related to student conduct in higher education, Title IX, substance abuse and addictions, student rights and responsibilities, due process, University policy and procedure, and navigating campus partner policies, needs, and insights.
Percentage Of Time 25
Job Duty Category Collaboration
Duty/Responsibility
• Serve as conduct liaison between University Housing and the Student Resolution Center and direct Residence Life Hearing Officers on conduct policy, protocol, and processes for both offices.
• Serve as a member of the OTC (Open to Change sobriety/treatment) staffing team with responsibilities of evaluating and referring students to the program.
• Serve as requested as the representative of the Student Resolution Center on University committees.
• Build and maintain strong and positive liaison relationships with the CSU Police Department, Fort Collins Police Services, Larimer County Sherriff’s Office, Fort Collins Municipal Court, District Attorney’s Office of the Eighth Judicial District, Student Case Management, Women and Gender Advocacy Center, Office of Title IX Programs & Gender Equity, Support and Safety Assessment, Student Legal Services, CSU Health Network, Adult Learner & Veteran Services, International Programs, Student Diversity and Program Services and Fraternity & Sorority Life.
Percentage Of Time 10
Job Duty Category Administrative Functions
Duty/Responsibility
• Manage conduct records though Maxient to effectively track student conduct cases and ongoing trends.
• Analyze data and create reports as requested by Director of University Housing (or designee) of current trends for residential students.
• Outreach to community by presenting to faculty, parents, students, and community members on the services and programs affiliated with the office.
• Other duties assigned by Associate Director(s) or Director.
Percentage Of Time 5

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
For a complete application, please submit a cover letter that addresses the minimum and preferred qualifications, resume, and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
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EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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