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University of Utah

Associate Director, Student Accountability

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193


Open Date:

10/30/2024Requisition Number:

PRN40228BJob Title:

Associate Director, Student ServicesWorking Title:

Associate Director, Student AccountabilityJob Grade:

FFLSA Code:

AdministrativeStandard Hours per Week:

40Full Time or Part Time:

Full TimeShift:

DayWork Schedule Summary:Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pmSome evenings and weekendsLocation:

Salt Lake City, UTPay Rate Range:

$72,000, including a generous benefits packageClose Date:

12/31/2024Job Summary:The area of Student Accountability educates the University community about the community standards necessary to maintain and protect an environment conducive to learning. Our core purpose is to develop students’ academic and social responsibility. We value integrity, responsibility, community, civility, accountability, and fairness.The University of Utah seeks a highly motivated, student-centered, and dedicated professional to serve as the Associate Director of Student Accountability. Reporting to the Director of Student Accountability, the Associate Director oversees the student accountability process that is outlined in Policy 6-400: Student Rights and Responsibilities. This full-time position is responsible for assisting in the supervision and management of all aspects of the student accountability system and providing a philosophical, developmental, and educational context for student behavior on campus. The Associate Director must strategically lead the program, balancing the needs of individual students with the needs of the community and those directly affected by a student’s behavior. This position is responsible for providing leadership, training, support, and guidance to members of the campus community in addressing misconduct and/or assisting students affected by another’s behavior.Responsibilities:Assists the Director in developing, administering, and revising appropriate departmental policies and procedures and student accountability policies and processes consistent with University community standards and professional best practices.Supervises Case Managers assigned to the student accountability team.Serves as the lead student accountability case manager, including all Amnesty for Seeking Medical Attention or Reporting Violent Acts cases.Serve as after business hour support for on-call staff through the AD on-call rotation, as part of the ODOS / HRE department response team in the case of an emergency.Facilitates the appointment of hearing board members and provides leadership and training for staff, faculty, hearing boards, and others on appropriate resolution of student accountability matters.Maintains student accountability records in accordance with all Federal laws and University policies and monitors and ensures compliance with Federal and State Laws including the Clery Act, Title IX, and Drug-Free Schools.Serves as a member of the University’s Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) with administrative units to address and resolve issues including threat assessment strategies.Oversees communication with students, faculty, staff, parents, attorneys, and others regarding student accountability matters.Provides consultation for students with problems, questions, and/or concerns regarding sexual assault, stalking situations, physical assault, harassment, problems with faculty and staff, etc.Directs student programming and learning outcomes in the area of student rights and responsibilities designed to improve student development while achieving institutional objectives.Provides educational programming and outreach for the University community including during new student orientation.Prepares/oversees the preparation of departmental publications and statistical and annual reports.Represents the Office of the Dean of Students on University-wide and Divisional committees as well as University and external agencies as appropriate.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Six years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills also required.Master’s degree in Business Administration or related area preferred.Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.Preferences:Evidence of progressive leadership in student affairsKnowledge of and experience with federal, state, and local law and regulations pertaining to students such as the Clery Act, FERPA, and Title IXStrong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skillsAble to exercise sound decision-making and judgmentStrong problem solving and oral and written communication skillsExperience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and a strong commitment to historically underrepresented studentsType:

Benefited StaffSpecial Instructions Summary:For full consideration, applicants must submit:Completed online applicationA cover letter that summarizes qualifications and expresses interest in the positionCurrent resume or curriculum vitae, which includes dates of employmentName and contact information for at least four professional referencesThis job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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