Director, Student Services

Provides an array of services and programs to help students benefit fully from their educational programs, and to help the University carry out its mission of research, teaching, and service. Within the Division of Student Affairs, the Office of the Dean of Students is committed to promoting a caring and safe community that increases our students’ abilities to learn and make healthy choices. We promote inclusiveness, support the success and growth of all students, and enrich the student experience. We prepare students to reflect on their behavior, to think critically, practice skills, and clarify values – all of which they can use throughout their lifetimes.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 Director for Student Accountability. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students, the Director is responsible for supervising and managing the student accountability systems by providing a philosophical, developmental, and educational context for student support and behavior on campus. The Director must strategically lead these programs, balancing the needs of individual students with the needs of the community. This position is responsible for providing leadership, training, support and guidance to members of the campus community. The Director will provide support in addressing behavioral misconduct and/or assisting students affected by another’s behavior.Additionally, the Director will serve as the Office of the Dean of Student’s liaison between Housing and Residential Education and Commuter Services. The Director will provide cross-departmental leadership to ensure that student accountability processes are being appropriately applied, monitored, and reviewed, while also providing trainings on the student accountability process. The Director will work with the ODOS team and other campus stakeholders to create processes that adhere to national best practice standards.Responsibilities

Assist in the development, administration and revision process (as appropriate) of departmental policies and procedures and student accountability policies and processes consistent with University community standards and professional best practices.Supports 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.Support the work of the chair of the University’s Behavioral Intervention Team 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.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.Directs student programming and learning outcomes in the area of student accountability 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, statistical and periodic 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 QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); eight years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communications skills required.Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.Preferences

Master’s Degree preferredEvident 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 judgementStrong problem solving and oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated experience with and/or commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, in support of a welcoming environment

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