• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000

Position Summary

University Life was created to develop and enhance the student experience at Columbia. Working in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff, University Life strengthens resources, policies, and conversations, and builds community outside of the classroom. Our efforts all connect to core values for the Columbia community:

• Inclusion and belonging

• Health and well-being

• Sexual Respect

• Community Citizenship

University Life is a central division focused on enhancing the student experience across Columbia's 17 schools and colleges. We serve as a student life hub for the University and are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive campus culture where students can thrive in all dimensions of their lives. In University Life, we focus on connecting students to each other, to the broader University and surrounding community, and to opportunities beyond their schools.

We work to educate students about Columbia's values and policies and share essential and timely information with students from the University. Through our programs, services, and partnerships, we support students' educational enrichment during their time at Columbia.

The Assistant Director for Student Affairs reports to the Director for Student Affairs and supports critical work, including freedom of expression, student activism, and the Rules of University conduct.

Under the Director's oversight, the Assistant Director will support the review of student conduct cases through Columbia's Rules of University Policy process. They will focus on education, individual accountability, and community responsibility. This role involves conducting investigations, facilitating informal resolutions, providing information for Board hearing panels, and managing all related documentation, including notices, file reviews, outcome letters, and associated correspondence. Adhering to FERPA regulations and relevant guidelines, the Assistant Director supports all parties involved in the Rules process and refers students to other resources or departments as needed for further assistance.

Responsibilities

Student Conduct Rules Review

• Work under the direction of the Director of Student Affairs to conduct reviews through the Rules of University Conduct process.

• Under the Director's supervision, implement informal resolutions of Rules violations that emphasizes education and individual accountability, in addition to personal and community responsibility.

• Assist with the Rules investigatory process, including gathering information, fact finding, file creation, and referral to the University Judicial Board for a hearing.

• Administration of all related documentation, including notice, file review information, outcome letter and associated correspondence.

• Assist the Director with oversight of sanctions implemented by the University Judicial Board.

• Schedule interviews and other logistics as they relate to reviews and hearings.

• Within the parameters of FERPA regulations and as applicable, advise all parties involved in the Rules of University Conduct process.

• Refer students to other resources or departments for additional assistance, as approved by the Director.

• For cases appealed, compile student file information and review file information with the appellate officer.

Student Organization Advising

• Work with the University Senate to support the Interschool Governing Board (IGB), including advising recognized student organizations, financial management and organizational development.

• Advise students organizations recognized by IGB, including education on policy, event planning and financial management.

Education, training, and program development

• Assists the Director in efforts to educate the University community about the Rules process to create transparency and share resources available.

• Schedule workshops and manage all logistical aspects as they relate to reviews and hearings.

• Provide information, training and coaching to administrators, student groups, and student leaders.

Collaboration and critical communications

• Supports the Director to collaborate with departments throughout the University to coordinate delivery of services and ensure student needs are met.

• Ensure all student support efforts are transparent to students and stakeholders. Serve as a liaison and educator for graduate and undergraduate schools regarding the Rules review process.

• Draft communications and reports.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree and/or its equivalent is required and 3-5 years of related experience in the areas of student organization advising, residential life, student conduct, behavioral intervention or counseling. The applicant demonstrates and has an understanding of FERPA, Clery, Title IX and trends pertaining to student activism, protest response, student conduct reviews. The Assistant Director must possess excellent analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to exercise superior judgment and discretion. The applicant has demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail. The applicant will be comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced and detail-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree preferred in higher education, student personnel administration, counseling, law, social work, psychology or related field.