Job Title

Assistant Director for Student Conduct

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Office of Student Affairs

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,389.18 monthly

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Assistant Director, under general direction, assists the Director in all aspects of departmental operations and maintains responsibility for a major functional unit(s) within a department.

This position may pay more than the salary listed above depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Assumes administrative responsibility for the department when tasked by higher authority, Assists with the overall management and operations of the Office for Student Conduct.; responsible for oversight of departmental marketing, publications, website, and outreach of educational initiatives in coordination with University Marketing & Communication.

• Coordinates with University colleagues with the implementation of special projects and programs as assigned, Creates and develops trainings, workshops, and sanctions to support the prevention and outreach efforts of the Office for Student Conduct, Coordinates student conduct panel member training for University constituencies, Review incident reports and initiates the Student Conduct Review Process, meets with students to facilitate the student conduct process regarding alleged violations of the student conduct code, Adjudicates alleged violations of the conduct code in accordance with PVAMU policies and procedures.

• Independently manages assigned cases from inception through completion ensuring compliance with timelines, due process, and policies, investigates alleged violations as appropriate, drafts, reviews, and sends relevant correspondence for assigned cases, conducts informal and formal proceedings concerning alleged violations of the PVAMU student conduct codes, maintains accurate and up-to-date records of cases and proceedings in Maxient (Student Conduct Database); prepares or assists in the preparation of reports, assessments, and other necessary tasks; develops and assists with conflict resolution, mediation, and the de-escalation of disputes.

• Responds to inquiries from outside constituents regarding student cases as prescribed by departmental, University, and other relevant policies and laws, responds to inquiries for student conduct status for students attempting to participate or join campus-approved clubs/organizations, represents the department at university meetings, committees, and functions, as appropriate; perform other duties as assign.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in student personnel/other related field.

• Six years of related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to ensure understanding.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in student personnel or other related field required.

• 3 plus years’ experience in student conduct.

• Experience managing cases using Maxient case management software and Banner.

• Conflict management and mediation training.

• Experience in adjudicating individual conduct and an understanding of the role of student conduct in a public university.

• Experience developing workshops, sanctions, or programs; Experience in problem-solving, interviewing, and investigation.

  Job Posting Close Date:

• Until Filled

  Required Attachments:

  Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box.  Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

  Application Submission Guidelines:

  All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs , etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

  The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted . Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

  Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System.  The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.

For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .

Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!

Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (936) 261-1730.

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