Assistant Director of Student Conduct Practice, Student Conduct Institute

About The State University of New York :

The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States, and more than 95 percent of all New Yorkers live within 30 miles of any one of SUNY's 64 colleges and universities. Across the system, SUNY has four academic health centers, five hospitals, four medical schools, two dental schools, a law school, the state's only college of optometry, and manages one US Department of Energy National Laboratory. In total, SUNY serves about 1.3 million students in credit-bearing courses and programs, continuing education, and community outreach programs. SUNY oversees nearly a quarter of academic research in New York. Research expenditures system-wide are nearly $1.1 billion in fiscal year 2021, including significant contributions from students and faculty. There are more than three million SUNY alumni worldwide, and one in three New Yorkers with a college degree is a SUNY alum.

Job Description:

SUNY seeks a dedicated, creative professional, equally interested in big picture and key detail, and one who thrives in a team-based environment. The successful candidate will have relevant experience and a continuing commitment to further their knowledge base. Responsibilities will include assisting in developing aspects of the Institute, focusing on practice of Title IX investigations and adjudications and/or academic and non-academic conduct investigations and adjudications, developing, creating, and delivering innovative live and digital training with a focus on the practitioner experience, assisting in expanding and developing new obligations and opportunities of the SCI and assist in related projects and programs that advance the general mission of the SCI.

The Assistant Director of Student Conduct Practice is responsible for oversight of the training of over 550 member campuses within the SCI. This position will design and deliver training to the membership with a focus on engagement and learner outcomes. They will also coordinate content experts from outside of the SCI to bring diverse perspectives to the training content, allowing members to hear from a variety of opinions and experiences. The assistant director will seek opportunities to gather data to assist in decision-making for future training and development opportunities. The incumbent will be highly skilled in presentation development, engaging large groups at a distance, and cultivating relationships with external subject matter experts and stakeholders. As a member of the SCI leadership team, the assistant director will assist the director in strategic planning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the SCI leadership team and the SCI Steering Committee and to expand upon the content and program developed to date and develop a timeline to monitor success of programs on an ongoing basis
• Create and deliver online trainings and webinars on a wide variety of subjects to increase the knowledge of our learners in the areas of Title IX, VAWA, Clery, 129B and other student conduct areas
• Coordinate the process of collaboratively developing content that meets legal requirements (Clery Act/VAWA, Title IX Guidance, and state law)
• Coordinate the development of online modules for distribution of refresher and advanced content to SCI members
• Create and cultivate relationships with external content experts and coordinate delivery of Live@Distance training
• Coordinate content delivery from external subject matter experts (SMEs) to deliver content for online training
• Collaborate with instructional design team to revise existing content regularly and schedule new content development
• Assist in the development of policy and procedure and advise on investigations and adjudications of standard and complex violations of law and policy
• Use data to make informed decisions on future offerings and goals
• In partnership with instructional design team, establish program and training outcomes and provide assessment data on learner progress
• Participate in and collaboratively write proposals as necessary to seek new or additional program funding or initiate or enhance aligned University projects
• Assist in development of education and marketing material for the SCI to reach additional and diverse audiences who could benefit from participation and grow the Institute

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field completed or an equivalent or terminal degree
• A minimum of three years coordinating all aspects of student conduct adjudication at all levels on a college or university campus
• Experience in project management and leading a team
• Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse population
• Demonstrated ability to function positively in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated excellent, engaging presentation experience and skill
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years' experience as an Assist/Assoc./Dean of Students, Director of Student Conduct or Title IX Coordinator
• Experience in delivering virtual education to large groups
• NYS procurement and contracting process experience
• Experience applying state law and Regulatory Guidance within campus policies
• Experience working within a large, complex organization
• Experience developing courses or programs, training, or resources
• Experience with or comfort with online or digital training platforms

Additional Information:

This position is located in Albany, NY and there is an in-person expectation for the incumbent.

Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $75,000-$95,000.

Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time.

Management/Confidential appointments work under the leadership and discretion of the appointing authority and are not represented by a union.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates are invited to apply online. Please submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references when applying. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

State University of New York System Administration is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

About The State University of New York :

The State University of New York is the largest comprehensive system of higher education in the United States, and more than 95 percent of all New Yorkers live within 30 miles of any one of SUNY's 64 colleges and universities. Across the system, SUNY has four academic health centers, five hospitals, four medical schools, two dental schools, a law school, the state's only college of optometry, and manages one US Department of Energy National Laboratory. In total, SUNY serves about 1.3 million students in credit-bearing courses and programs, continuing education, and community outreach programs. SUNY oversees nearly a quarter of academic research in New York. Research expenditures system-wide are nearly $1.1 billion in fiscal year 2021, including significant contributions from students and faculty. There are more than three million SUNY alumni worldwide, and one in three New Yorkers with a college degree is a SUNY alum.

Job Description:

SUNY seeks a dedicated, creative professional, equally interested in big picture and key detail, and one who thrives in a team-based environment. The successful candidate will have relevant experience and a continuing commitment to further their knowledge base. Responsibilities will include assisting in developing aspects of the Institute, focusing on practice of Title IX investigations and adjudications and/or academic and non-academic conduct investigations and adjudications, developing, creating, and delivering innovative live and digital training with a focus on the practitioner experience, assisting in expanding and developing new obligations and opportunities of the SCI and assist in related projects and programs that advance the general mission of the SCI.

The Assistant Director of Student Conduct Practice is responsible for oversight of the training of over 550 member campuses within the SCI. This position will design and deliver training to the membership with a focus on engagement and learner outcomes. They will also coordinate content experts from outside of the SCI to bring diverse perspectives to the training content, allowing members to hear from a variety of opinions and experiences. The assistant director will seek opportunities to gather data to assist in decision-making for future training and development opportunities. The incumbent will be highly skilled in presentation development, engaging large groups at a distance, and cultivating relationships with external subject matter experts and stakeholders. As a member of the SCI leadership team, the assistant director will assist the director in strategic planning.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the SCI leadership team and the SCI Steering Committee and to expand upon the content and program developed to date and develop a timeline to monitor success of programs on an ongoing basis
• Create and deliver online trainings and webinars on a wide variety of subjects to increase the knowledge of our learners in the areas of Title IX, VAWA, Clery, 129B and other student conduct areas
• Coordinate the process of collaboratively developing content that meets legal requirements (Clery Act/VAWA, Title IX Guidance, and state law)
• Coordinate the development of online modules for distribution of refresher and advanced content to SCI members
• Create and cultivate relationships with external content experts and coordinate delivery of Live@Distance training
• Coordinate content delivery from external subject matter experts (SMEs) to deliver content for online training
• Collaborate with instructional design team to revise existing content regularly and schedule new content development
• Assist in the development of policy and procedure and advise on investigations and adjudications of standard and complex violations of law and policy
• Use data to make informed decisions on future offerings and goals
• In partnership with instructional design team, establish program and training outcomes and provide assessment data on learner progress
• Participate in and collaboratively write proposals as necessary to seek new or additional program funding or initiate or enhance aligned University projects
• Assist in development of education and marketing material for the SCI to reach additional and diverse audiences who could benefit from participation and grow the Institute

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field completed or an equivalent or terminal degree
• A minimum of three years coordinating all aspects of student conduct adjudication at all levels on a college or university campus
• Experience in project management and leading a team
• Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse population
• Demonstrated ability to function positively in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated excellent, engaging presentation experience and skill
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years' experience as an Assist/Assoc./Dean of Students, Director of Student Conduct or Title IX Coordinator
• Experience in delivering virtual education to large groups
• NYS procurement and contracting process experience
• Experience applying state law and Regulatory Guidance within campus policies
• Experience working within a large, complex organization
• Experience developing courses or programs, training, or resources
• Experience with or comfort with online or digital training platforms

Additional Information:

This position is located in Albany, NY and there is an in-person expectation for the incumbent.

Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $75,000-$95,000.

Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time.

Management/Confidential appointments work under the leadership and discretion of the appointing authority and are not represented by a union.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates are invited to apply online. Please submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references when applying. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

State University of New York System Administration is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.