• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $82,000 - $88,000

Position Summary

University Life is a central division that works with Columbia’s 17 schools and colleges and serves as a student life hub. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive campus culture where students can thrive in all dimensions of their lives. We focus on connecting students to each other, to the broader University and surrounding community, and to opportunities beyond their schools.

University Life was created to develop and enhance the student experience at Columbia University. Working in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff, University Life focuses on enhancing the student experience by strengthening resources, policies, and conversations, and building community outside of the classroom. Our efforts all connect to core values for the Columbia community:

• Inclusion and belonging
• Health and well-being
• Sexual respect
• Community citizenship

The Center for Student Success and Intervention (CSSI), under the University Life umbrella, uses a 360-degree lens to approach student support work, including individual and student group conduct, intervention case management, and student support initiatives. CSSI incorporates supportive measures for students with more significant needs, including students managing academic and behavioral issues, students of concern, and students with unmet basic needs. CSSI is responsible for connecting students to the support that they need to overcome challenging situations, and also oversees the University's student conduct investigation and adjudication processes. Student Support and Intervention, in accordance with the expectations of students at Columbia University, upholds the highest standards of respect, integrity, and civility.

The Associate Director of Student Conduct reports to the Executive Director of Community Standards and Accountability in the Center for Student Success and Intervention. The Associate Director of Student Conduct is responsible for supporting students in maintaining a safe, honest, and responsible campus community by responding to all reports of academic and behavioral misconduct. The Associate Director, along with other members of the Student Conduct team, conducts Dean’s Discipline Hearings in a manner that holds students accountable and supports learning and development. The Associate Director regularly communicates and collaborates with staff members across the Columbia University community on the Morningside, Manhattanville, and CUIMC campuses. The Associate Director may supervise at least one Coordinator for Student Conduct and provide oversight in their implementation of the Dean’s Discipline process. In addition to hearing cases, the incumbent is responsible for special projects or assignments, committee involvement, trainings, faculty outreach, etc.

Responsibilities

• Student Conduct Case Adjudication: Respond to allegations of academic and behavioral misconduct through the Dean’s Discipline process, which emphasizes accountability and education. This includes the review of reports received, any necessary investigative measures, leading disciplinary hearings, documentation, and, as necessary, implementation of sanctions ranging from disciplinary warning through expulsion from the University. Case dependent, the Associate Director may also communicate regarding case outcomes to family, faculty, and other University staff, including the Dean of a student’s college.
• Collaboration and communication. Serve as the Student Conduct departmental liaison for Schools on the CUIMC Campus, as well as Columbia Morningside and Manhattanville Graduate and Professional Schools, to ensure the successful implementation of the Dean’s Discipline process for their respective schools. Assist the Executive Director of Community Standards and Accountability in implementing the Dean’s Discipline process for the undergraduate community through collaboration with various departments, including but not limited to Residential Life, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Center for Student Advising, Columbia Athletics, and Community Development to address student conduct issues within the undergraduate community. Serve as departmental representative for University Committees as needed.
• Supervision: The Associate Director may supervise at least one Student Conduct Specialist, overseeing their professional development and performance appraisals. The Associate Director provides oversight to the Coordinator in their implementation of the Dean’s Discipline Process.
• Education, program development & training. Through professional organization involvement and independent research, the Associate Director is responsible for staying current on trends and issues related to the field of student conduct. The Associate Director is responsible for applying or integrating new theories and practices to related services and programs. The Associate Director will collaborate with the Senior Associate Director of Operations to provide information and training using case statistics to educate administrators, student groups, and student leaders on student conduct trends and issues, as well as topics including, but not limited to: Dean’s Discipline, academic integrity, conflict resolution, incident reporting and documentation, policies and sanctioning.
• Other duties as assigned.

As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Council of Ivy Group Presidents (Ivy League), it is imperative that members of the Columbia University community, in all matters related to the intercollegiate athletics program, exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations.  

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree is required, and a minimum of four years of related experience in the areas of student conduct, residence life, and/or alcohol and other drug education. An advanced degree is preferred in Higher Education, Student Personnel Administration, Counseling, Law, or a related field.
• Must demonstrate dedication to the principles and values of the field of Student Conduct and have an understanding of FERPA, Clery, and other laws pertaining to student conduct.
• Must be comfortable working in a dynamic, urban, fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to exercise superior judgment and discretion, are required.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail must be shown.

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