Director of Student Conduct

Elevate your impact at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana! We're seeking an experienced professional to lead our Office of Student Conduct and serve as our Clery Compliance Officer. This is your chance to leverage your expertise in developing educational conduct processes, navigating complex cases (including Title IX), and ensuring campus safety and compliance with the Clery Act. With at least five years of progressively responsible experience and a master's degree, you're ready to provide strategic direction, mentor a dedicated team, and collaborate across a vibrant university community. Take the next step in your career and shape the future of student conduct at Ball State - where your skills and experience will directly contribute to a thriving campus environment.

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Provides leadership and strategic direction for the Office of Student Conduct, ensuring an educational student conduct process in accordance with the Code of Rights and Responsibilities. Serves as the University's Clery Compliance Officer, overseeing all aspects of Clery Act adherence and related compliance matters.

Master's degree.

Five years of progressively responsible post-master's experience in student affairs, with a significant focus on student conduct administration.

Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying student conduct policies and procedures, as well as relevant federal and state laws (e.g., Title IX, Clery Act, FERPA).

Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff.

Doctorate in Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, or a terminal degree such as a Juris Doctor (JD).

Substantial experience in developing and implementing student conduct programs and initiatives.

Demonstrated experience in conducting investigations and adjudicating complex student conduct cases, including Title IX matters.

Experience with Maxient or other student conduct management software.

Evidence of strong training and presentation skills.

Assistant Director, Administrative Coordinator

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

The minimum salary for this position is $72,000.

Compliance:Serve as the Clery Compliance Officer, overseeing the university's compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, including the accurate and timely collection, analysis, and dissemination of campus crime statistics, education, and the development and implementation of campus security policies. This position also oversees compliance with other federal and state reporting, such as hazing.

Strategic Leadership and Administration: Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Office of Student Conduct, aligning its goals with the university's mission and values. Manage the daily operations of the office, including budget administration, policy development, and assessment of effectiveness.

Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities: Review, edit, and update the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities on an annual basis, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, to ensure clarity, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Student Conduct Process Management: Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate a comprehensive student conduct system that is educational and developmental in its approach for student and student organizations. Ensure due process for all students and organizations involved in the conduct process.

Adjudication and Hearings: Adjudicate complex student and/or organization misconduct cases, conduct investigations as necessary, and serve as a hearing officer for Title IX/sexual misconduct cases.

Education and Training: Develop and implement educational programs and training for students, faculty, and staff on the student conduct process, the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Clery, and related topics. Ensure appropriate training and supervision of University Hearing bodies.

Supervision and Staff Development: Assign and review work, orient and train professional and administrative staff, and make recommendations in all areas related to supervision, including but not limited to interviewing and selection, compensation, discipline, performance appraisal, and training and career development of direct reports.

Student and Crisis Support: In collaboration with the Dean of Students, provide guidance, support, and facilitate connections to appropriate university and community resources, ensuring a coordinated and comprehensive support network.

Committee Leadership and Participation: Convene and/or participate with the Student Rights and Ethics Committee, the University Review Board, and the Exceptional Admissions Committee. Represent the department or division on additional committees as assigned.

Liaison and Collaboration: Serve as a liaison to various university departments (e.g., Student Affairs, Student Legal Counsel, University Police, Parking, Housing and Residence Life) and community organizations, fostering effective working relationships.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.