Student Affairs - Director of Community Standards

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. 

Sacred Heart University is a contemporary Catholic university rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts that cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. SHU upholds a universal perspective, welcoming and valuing diverse faith traditions, including those from religious and nonreligious backgrounds. This catholicity, which is the basis of inclusivity, enriches dialogue, deepens understanding and strengthens our commitment to creating a more compassionate and just world.

The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu 
 
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Position Summary

The Director of Community Standards supports Sacred Heart University’s commitment to a developmental process that balances the interests of individual students with the safety and needs of the University community to educate students through their decision-making. Reporting to the Executive Director of Community Standards/Title IX Coordinator, the Director serves as a hearing officer for Student Code of Conduct cases and oversees the Student Code of Conduct policies and procedures.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the oversight of the development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures for the Student Code of Conduct
• Manage cases for allegations of non-academic policy violations for the university: oversee case creation, adjudication, and maintenance for incidents that occur both on- and off-campus
• Serve as an appeal hearing officer for cases first heard by the Office of Residence Life
• Collaborate with the university’s Supervisor of Investigations to investigate allegations of policy violations by students and student organizations
• Utilize case management system to monitor students’ progression and successful completion of assigned cases
• Create regular prevention and educational programming for campus community regarding university policies and procedures
• Develop and implement developmental sanctions such as restorative practices, drug and alcohol education, and reflection
• Collaborate with conduct hearing officers to determine alleged violations of policy and determine sanctions within institutional guidelines
• Lead weekly Incident Review Team meeting with members from across the university to review cases and ensure that all are being appropriately addressed
• Conduct a yearly review and revision process of the Student Handbook
• Assist with training of Residential Life staff in incident handling, hearing procedures, and use of Maxient system
• Collaborate with university partners including but not limited to Residence Life, Public Safety, Counseling, and Title IX
• Develop and maintain media for Office of Student Conduct including website and social media
• Advise students in IFC, Panhellenic, and Student Government judicial positions
• Serve in the absence of the Executive Director when appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in higher education, student personnel, counseling or related field strongly preferred
• Experience working with students in a higher education setting
• Experience adjudicating student conduct cases in the university setting
• Understanding of FERPA, Clery and other laws pertaining to student conduct issues
• Experience with Maxient software preferred
• Interpersonal and organizational skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to interpret, analyze, apply, and communicate University policies, procedures, and practices
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion

Unusual Working Conditions

Some nights and weekends may be required throughout the semester. 

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.