Director of Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities

The Department of Student Life at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Director of Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

About the Opportunity:

This position reports to the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students and will work at the will and pleasure of the Dean. The Director of Student Conduct is responsible for administering Board of Governors Policy 6.1 ("BOG Policy 6.1") and its related procedure, i.e., the Main Campus's Student Conduct Code. This position manages and supervises the Office of Student Conduct which includes behavioral and Title IX issues at the main campus of WVU. This position also oversees hearing level cases for the regional campuses and provides guidance and leadership on all student conduct matters.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Master's Degree in college student personnel, student affairs, higher education administration, or related field or a J.D. degree from an accredited law school
• J.D. is strongly preferred
• With Master's Degree - a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in student conduct is required or transferrable job-related experience from related field.

• With J.D. - a minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in student conduct or transferrable job-related experience from related field.

• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered

• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• The ability to prioritize and work autonomously in a high-traffic environment. Cases include but are not limited to individual, student organization, organizational, academic integrity, Title IX, and other behavioral misconduct.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Attention to detail and evidence of strong supervisory skills.
• Possess critical thinking skills, including policy and procedure analysis and interpretation.
• Working knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, PDF, email and utilities, and related software programs.
• General knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the Clery Act, Title IX, Campus SaVE Act, and due process requirements for student conduct proceedings.
• Working knowledge of student conduct related litigations.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others in a diverse, complex environment.

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.