Assistant Director of Compliance and Student Conduct

Proudly standing as the nation's oldest HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been a stalwart and highly respected institution of higher education since our founding in 1837.

For over 185 years our alumni have emerged as leaders and left their mark on the social, economic, and political history of Philadelphia, the surrounding region, the nation, and the world.

Building on this legacy, the vision for Cheyney University is to become the premier model for academic excellence, character development, and social responsibility.

Here at Cheyney, we value scholarship, diversity, integrity, respect, and service.

We are committed to maintaining a vibrant educational community that is dedicated to promoting scholarship and lifelong learning for its students, offering wide student access to resources to ensure an opportunity for all to acquire an education, encouraging freedom of thought and freedom from discrimination by ensuring a respectful environment, and provide outreach and service to external and constituent communities, demonstrating their understanding of the importance and value of service.

We're looking for exceptional individuals who share our values, embrace our mission, recognize our potential, and covet the opportunity to continue to move our historic University forward.

CU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; 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.

Under the leadership of the Dean of Students, the Assistant Director of Compliance and Student Conduct (SUA3) provides leadership in the area of student conduct by implementing processes, programs, and services to address behavioral issues.

The position is responsible for ensuring students' compliance with Cheyney University's Student Code of Conduct and Student Housing Policy (for residential students) as well as the University's compliance with certain institutional and State System policies and relevant laws.

The Associate Director oversees and manages the student judicial process including conducting investigations of allegations, organizing hearings, overseeing the development and implementation of educational and restorative sanctions, ensuring that sanctions given comply with established guidelines, and ensuring the sanctions are enforced.

The role develops and executes interventions that support individual student well-being and development while balancing the safety and needs of the University community.

The Associate Director serves as University's Student Conduct Officer and as such provides consultation to the University's leadership, responds to concerns regarding student behavior, and addresses situations through formal and informal avenues.

Student Conduct Duties: * Provides effective leadership for the Office of Student Conduct, guided by the vision, mission, and strategic priorities of Cheyney University.

* Coordinates the operationalization of the Student Code of Conduct and Housing Policy, including the development, implementation, and assessment of policies and procedures.

* Oversees and manages the student judicial process including conducting an investigation of allegations, organizing hearings, overseeing the development and implementation of educational and restorative sanctions, ensuring the sanctions given comply with established guidelines, and ensuring the sanctions are enforced.

* Recruits, trains, oversees, and assesses the performance of judicial panel volunteers; including removing individuals from the pool of volunteers due to subpar performance.

* Investigates alleged offenses of the Student Code of Conduct and/or Student Housing Policy and related policies and procedures.

* Serve as the liaison and primary point of contact with Campus Safety and Police and local police departments regarding student behavior.

* Responds to internal and external requests related to student conduct history and records.

* Responds to parent calls and inquiries.

* Maintain collaborative relationships with academic affairs leaders to address the intersections of student behavior and academic success.

* Engages and collaborates with Student Life Leaders, faculty, and academic affairs administrators to advance awareness of the Student Code of Conduct and support a positive, value-based campus culture.

* Serve as a member of the Student Life emergency response staff.

* Provides to designated University Leaders quarterly summaries of judicial outcomes.

* Prepares documentation and compliance with the Campus Security Act and the Clery Act; works closely with surrounding law enforcement to ensure proper recording and reporting.

* Implements a centralized compliance program.

* Leads the University's efforts on Drug-Free Schools and Campuses compliance.

Minimum Qualifications: Selection Criteria: Minimum Education, Training, and Experience * Bachelor's degree in related discipline.

Master's preferred.

* Minimum of 3 years working in Higher Education with diverse young adult population.

* The employee must have a minimum of four years relevant experience preferably in higher education and must have experience working with students on social, personal, and developmental issues.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must possess effective organization skills Must possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to speak appropriately with diverse publics.

Ability to assess and develop solutions to concerns and challenges Ability to organize, use initiative and plan effectively Ability to maintain details when analyzing and evaluating information.

Ability to complete multiple tasks Must be able to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment Must have strong office technology skills (MS Office, PowerPoint and Excel) Must be able to work collaboratively across Student Affairs and Academic Affairs to impact student experience A complete online application will include the following attachments.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

* Cover Letter * Resume/Curriculum Vitae Employment for this position is covered by collective bargaining (SCUPA Union). All offers of employment are subject and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.

Diversity Statement: Cheyney University an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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