Senior Associate Director for Student Accountability

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 17, 2024
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Closing Date: 09/30/2024 Type of Position:Professional Staff - Student Affairs Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Student Accountability Office Department's Website: Summary of Job Duties:The Senior Associate Director for the Office of Student Accountability reports to the Director for the Office of Student Accountability and is situated within the Division of Student Affairs. The Senior Associate Director is responsible for significant administrative oversight of student accountability investigations and adjudication and the supervision of 5 full-time staff members. The Senior Associate Director is responsible for the supervision of all University hearing officers, including secondary supervision of the All-University Conduct Board. The Senior Associate Director aids in the coordination of student welfare and crisis response and remains abreast on relevant law and policies affecting student conduct and makes recommendations for revisions regarding student conduct policies and procedures. They are responsible for providing advocacy to help students in navigating campus policies, procedures, and new or complex situations that would otherwise adversely impact student success and experience. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in higher education, public policy, counseling, or other related disciplinefrom an accredited institution of higher education At least three or more years of experience working in student conduct in a higher education setting At least two years or more years of experience directly supervising professional staff members in a higher education setting Preferred Qualification: Terminal degree (Ph.D., J.D., Ed.D.)from an accredited institution of higher education Experience working at a four-year, public, land grant institution Direct experience working with student well-being and mental health concerns. Experience supervising and providing training and professional developmentfor hearing officers, conduct boards and/or adjudicating bodies Experience managing complex and sensitive crisis student conduct matters including implementing interim measures and adjudicating suspension and expulsion level conduct violations Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (KSAs): Knowledge of and comfort with appropriate technologies, systems, and databases related to student record Knowledge of FERPA, Clery, and can maintain confidentiality within the bounds of applicable laws and regulation Exceptional organizational and record-keeping skills Possesses excellent human relations skills Strong skills in assessing levels of emotional distress and reacting appropriately Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to work collaboratively with various departments to support students and their success Ability to work with students who are experiencing distress Ability to have a positive attitude and a pro-active and creative approach to problem-solving Ability to have a commitment to inclusive and diverse practices that recognize intersectionality and multiple identities Ability to have enthusiasm for a team-oriented philosophy when advancing strategic goals of an organization Ability to have a high degree of curiosity and generosity when seeking and developing relationships Ability to perform highly detailed work Ability to work well under pressure Ability to have a passion for working with students of diverse backgrounds Will have a collaborative disposition and possess the ability to think both critically and strategically Ability to make critical independent decisions with limited information Ability to successfully navigating university processes and procedures and an ability to objectively advocate for the needs/rights of others Additional Information: This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance. Salary Information: $80,000 (commensurate with education and experience) Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Dr. Rachel Eileen Eikenberry, Ed. D. Director \| Office of Student Accountability Division of Student Affairs \| University of Arkansas Pomfret Hall B 110 \| Fayetteville AR, 72702 Office: 479-575-5170 \| E-Mail: reikenbe@uark.edu Website: http://accountability.uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. 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