Assistant Director of Student Conduct

Assistant Director of Student Conduct

Residential Life, Rose Hill

Fordham University

 

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City.  Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools. 

 

Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents 
A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 4 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.  
University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.
 

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Students, the Assistant Director of Student Conduct leads the educational student conduct process, ensuring that the residential living learning community is fully educated on community standards in preparation for responsible citizenship in the residence halls, on campus, and in service to the larger society.

 

Essential Functions        

Trains staff and, through them, educates the larger student body on community standards.
Develops and continuously improves published documents communicating the community’s standards for personal conduct and tracks learning outcomes associated with these standards.
Holds educational hearings with students in major student conduct cases as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Students, Director of Residential Life, and/or the Dean of Students.
Trains undergraduate staff on reporting procedures to professional hall staff members and professional staff on reporting procedures and response to public safety reports, assuring that all cases are handled in an educationally focused, appropriate, and timely manner.
Develops, integrates, and assesses student learning outcomes through conduct, assessment, and relevant staff performance statistics.
Designs, manages, and educates staff to assess conduct-related learning outcomes via the online educational conduct management system.
Maintains conduct summary statistics, probation lists, banned student lists, and sanction lists in the Symplicity Advocate conduct management system.
Collaborates with the Associate Director for Substance Abuse Prevention and Mental Health and with Counseling and Psychological Services, making appropriate referrals as necessary to educate students on life skills, self-care, and for support.
 

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

 

Management Responsibilities  

Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.

 

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience        

Bachelors degree.
Minimum of two years’ experience in Student Affairs.
 

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills     

Demonstrated understanding of the Residential Life function within a university.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Excellent computer skills and the ability to learn and work with the University Student Information System.
Technical competency in Google and Microsoft Office suites.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
 

Preferred Qualifications 

Master’s Degree.
 

 

Minimum Starting Salary: $61,000 (plus on-campus housing)

 

Maximum Starting Salary: $70,000 (plus on-campus housing)

 

Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

 

START DATE: ASAP

 

APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/9750

 

ABOUT FORDHAM

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its 9 colleges and schools.  It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. 

 

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

 

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories