The Dean of Students Office is hiring an Assistant Director of Student Conduct & Ethical Development whose primary role is to address cases of student misconduct and serve as UAA's expert on academic integrity.
This position oversees UAA's compliance with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act and supervises the Alcohol, Drug, and Wellness Educator position. This position acts on behalf of the Assistant Dean of Students in their absence. The Assistant Director of Student Conduct & Ethical Development is a member of the Dean of Students Office team. The Dean of Students Office oversees student care; student conduct; Clery Act compliance; Drug Free Schools and Communities Act compliance; alcohol, drug, and wellness education; and student advocacy for the UAA system. The Dean of Students Office is a close knit team of student-centered professionals.
To thrive in this role, candidates should bring a robust understanding of student conduct standards and a comprehensive knowledge of federal laws such as FERPA, Title IX, the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, and the Clery Act. Your experience in student learning and development will be essential in fostering a supportive educational environment. The ability to effectively conduct investigations, analyze complex situations, and interview various stakeholders is crucial. You should excel in building collaborative relationships across UAA’s diverse community, demonstrating cultural competency and a commitment to equity and inclusion. Strong organizational and writing skills are necessary for managing records and communication with clarity and professionalism. Proficiency in office technology, particularly in MS Office Suite and database management, will enhance your ability to perform independently and meet deadlines effectively. Five years in higher education, specifically addressing student misconduct preferred. Experience with Maxient is also preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field and four years of progressively responsible relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Preferably, a candidate will have a master’s degree in higher education, student affairs, educational leadership, college student personnel, or a related field. Previous experience complying with the requirements of the Clery Act, Title IX, and/or Drug Free Schools and Communities Act is highly preferred. Prior experience serving on a behavior intervention team is preferred. Prior experience with substance abuse education is preferred.
Position Details:
This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 80, based on education and experience.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Trevor Gillespie, at tlgillespie@alaska.edu.
All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.
*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
Access to the reports is available at:
UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.
UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.
UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.
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