Assistant Director of Community Standards & Student Support

Hours: Varied

FLSA Status: Exempt POSITION SUMMARY:As a key member of the Office ofCommunity Standards & Student Support, the Assistant Director combinesstrong interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills to supportstudents, uphold the Student Code of Conduct, and advance the Mission of the University and departmental goals. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with the Executive Director to administer the University's community standards process, provideindividualized student support, and develop educational initiatives thatpromote student learning, accountability, well-being, and success. Responsibilities include reviewing reports, conducting investigations, meetingwith students, facilitating resolution processes, and implementinglearning-centered and restorative practices that encourage personal growth andcommunity responsibility. The Assistant Director serves as a resource to students, faculty, staff, and families regarding student conduct processes, conflict resolution, student support concerns, and behavioral interventions. The position alsocontributes to outreach, prevention education, assessment efforts, andcross-campus collaborations designed to foster a safe, inclusive, andsupportive learning environment. Thisis a 12-month position. Theability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed is required. Work is performed under the generalsupervision of the Executive Director of Community Standards & Student Support and is evaluated through conferences, reports, and outcomes achieved. DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:Review, investigate, and adjudicate reported incidentsthrough the University's community standards process. Conduct meetings with students to gather information, address concerns, determine accountability, and develop educational outcomes. Utilize restorative and developmental approaches to promotestudent learning, responsibility, and community engagement. Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and campuspartners to address student concerns and provide coordinated support. Maintain accurate and confidential records related toconduct matters, student support concerns, and intervention efforts. Assist in the development, implementation, and assessment ofprograms and initiatives that support student learning, well-being, andcommunity expectations. Design and facilitate educational workshops, presentations, and prevention programs for students, student organizations, and campus stakeholders. Facilitate conflict coaching, mediation, and restorativeconversations to address interpersonal, group, and organizational disputes. Assist with the recruitment, training, and development ofconduct board members and hearing panelists. Support the administration of student behavioralintervention and care processes, as appropriate. Collaborate closely with the Center for Student Involvementand other University departments to ensure coordinated responses to studentconcerns, educational interventions, and student development initiatives. Prepare reports, analyze trends, and assist with assessmentefforts to enhance departmental effectiveness and student outcomes. Remain current on emerging issues, best practices, and legaldevelopments related to student conduct, student support, and higher education. Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Directorof Community Standards & Student Support. Completes otherduties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum qualifications:

Preferred qualifications: A master'sdegree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field is preferred. Alternatively, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experienceand training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required toperform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, thefollowing: Knowledge: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and administrationof higher education. Knowledge of student conduct and community standardspractices, including developmental and restorative approaches. Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and best practices related to student conduct and student support. Knowledge of conflict resolution, mediation, and studentdevelopment theory. Knowledge of student behavioral intervention and casemanagement practices.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and ethical decision-making. Ability to investigate concerns, gatherinformation, evaluate facts, and make appropriate recommendations. Ability to develop and implementlearning-centered, restorative, and educational interventions consistent withthe Student Code of Conduct. Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines simultaneously. Ability to maintain detailed recordsand ensure accuracy and confidentiality. Ability to establish and maintaineffective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, families, andexternal stakeholders. Ability to facilitate difficultconversations and respond effectively to students in distress. Strong conflict resolution, mediation, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written, verbal, andinterpersonal communication skills. Strong student-centered approach andcommitment to supporting student success. Proficiency with conduct managementdatabases, case management systems, data reporting tools, and Microsoft Officeapplications. Willingness and ability to learn andutilize new technologies relevant to the position. Ability and willingness to workoccasional evenings and weekends. Valuesand Commitments: Commitment to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful campus environment in which all individuals aretreated with dignity and respect. Demonstrated ability to workeffectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, andperspectives. Commitment to ongoing professionaldevelopment and continuous learning. Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community. Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community. APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references. Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.