[Hiring] Director, Office of Academic Integrity & Student Conduct @University of California, Irvine

Role Description

The Director oversees the management and direction of the Office of Academic Integrity & Student Conduct (OAISC). The responsibilities of the Director include:

• Supervising staff
• Implementing systems and solutions to resolve ongoing case management issues
• Providing consultation to academic units regarding disruptive and/or distressed students
• Serving as the campus main point of contact for all student disciplinary issues
• Imposing campus-wide disciplinary action for academic misconduct and student behavior, including suspension and dismissal from the university
• Supporting campus stakeholders with crisis mitigation
• Working closely with students in distress
• Handling access rights to student disciplinary files in accordance with the Family Educational Right and Privacy Act
• Ensuring campus compliance with local and federal laws such as FERPA, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Title IX of the Higher Education Act, Drug-Free Schools Act, and the Jeanne Clery Act
• Assessing and analyzing student conduct trends and developing strategies to address those issues

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of advising and counseling techniques
• Demonstrated skill in crisis management, harm reduction, conflict resolution, and conflict mediation
• Skills in monitoring/assessing people, processes, or services to make improvements
• Skills in project management and social perceptiveness
• Ability in problem identification, reasoning, and developing original ideas to solve problems
• Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization
• Experience working effectively with diverse student populations and communities
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written communications
• Experience investigating, adjudicating, and resolving student conduct or related cases
• Progressively responsible experience in staff supervision
• Ability to create and maintain strong campus partnerships
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
• Master's degree/JD with a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in student conduct or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Requirements

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and mandates including FERPA, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, American Disabilities Act, Title IX of the Higher Education Act, Drug-Free Schools Act, and the Jeanne Clery Act
• Experience addressing concerns/incidents of sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking
• Skill in research, data collection, and analysis
• Experience tracking and reporting data related to student conduct trends
• Ability to balance the role of administrator while maintaining student rights
• Ability to provide consultations regarding campus policies and addressing disruptive/challenging behavior
• Experience developing proactive educational programs regarding student conduct/academic integrity

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Retirement savings plans
• Access to a number of discounts and perks

Special Conditions

• Occasional evenings or weekends required
• Position is 100% remote, and subject to all University rules and regulations for remote work