Job Details

Assistant Director, Student Life (Deadline Extended)

Position Number: 2013141021
Department: Student Life
Job Category: Management
Time (Percent Time): 100%
Term (months/year): 12 months/year
Current Work Schedule (days, hours):
Salary Range: M-09
Salary: Steps 1-6: $8,077 - $9,159 monthly
Shift Differential:
Open Date: 08/23/2019
Initial Screening Date: 10/17/2019
Open Until Filled: Yes

Application Procedure:
Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, those submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PST) on October 17, 2019 (Initial Screening Date) are assured consideration.

Applicants must submit all of the following materials online at http://hrjobs.mtsac.edu to be considered for this position:

1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application.
2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.
3. A detailed rsum that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.
4. Three letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation).
5. College and/or university transcripts showing the awarded/conferred degree are required and must be submitted with the online application by all applicants, including current or former employees of the college, to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; however, copies of diplomas are not accepted in lieu of transcripts.

Health & Welfare:
The College contributes $7,930 toward annual premiums for medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage. Lifetime retirement benefits provided for eligible retirees. The District participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and National Benefit Services (NBS).
Note Salary and Health & Welfare Benefits are subject to change.

Basic Function/Overview:
OVERVIEW OF POSITION

Under the management of the Director, Student Life, this position is responsible for overall campus student conduct process including but not limited to: investigate and adjudicate student misconduct reports, coordinate the development, review, dissemination and implementation of the standards of conduct to the campus, and assist in developing and/or revising board and administrative policies related to student discipline. Additional responsibilities include advising the college administration regarding student discipline and conduct issues, regulatory procedures, state and federal laws pertaining to students' due process rights and legal procedures, advising Associated Students - Student Court, and developing, implement and monitor strategies to achieve a campus environment that encourages collegiate civility and standards of conduct. This position will use Maxient software to receive reports, document student discipline, and adjudicate files as well as assessment technology to monitor and enhance the student discipline experience. The Assistant Director, will help advance student co-curricular involvement, enhance civic engagement, nurture appreciation of diversity, and ensure due process and provide supervision assistance to administrative and support staff in the absence of the Director.

DEFINITION

Under management direction, responsible for overall campus student conduct process including: Investigate and adjudicate complaints regarding student behavior within or directly related to the college community. Coordinate the development, review, dissemination and implementation of student standards of conduct. Assist in developing and/or revising board and administrative policies related to student discipline. Advises the college administration regarding student discipline and conduct issues, regulatory procedures, judicial issues, and state and federal laws pertaining to students' due process rights and legal procedures. Develop, implement and monitor strategies to achieve a campus environment that encourages collegiate civility and standards of conduct.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives administrative direction from the Director of Student Life. Exercises general direction over administrative student conduct and support staff and supervision/advisement of Associated Student Government Student Court.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a department manager classification that takes the lead and participates in all judicial/student discipline areas of the Student Life Department, including short and long-term planning, development and implementation of student conduct programs, and administration of discipline policies, procedures, and services. This class provides assistance to the Director of Student Life in a variety of coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities. Successful performance of the work requires knowledge of education policy, college policies and procedures, standards of conduct, judicial procedures, and general investigative and evidentiary procedures. Responsibilities include coordinating the student discipline activities of the department, collaborating with departments and outside agencies, and responding to complex and varied functions of the student discipline are of the department. The incumbent is accountable for accomplishing state, federal, and district compliance and operational goals and objectives. This class is distinguished form the Director of Student Life in that the latter oversees the programming, administration, and supervision of all program areas of the Student Life Department.

Essential Duties/Major Responsibilities:
1. Investigates and adjudicates complaints regarding student behavior within or directly related to the college community; establishes deadlines for completing adjudication process and procedures; meets with students to gather data, establish timeline of events, and determines findings; completes reports and forms; attends and presents cases at student disciplinary hearings.

2. Interprets and applies State and Federal laws such as FERPA and Title IX, to student discipline records, governance, and disciplinary processes; implements, interprets, and updates student disciplines policies and procedures.

3. Coordinates the development, review, dissemination, and implementation of Standards of Conduct and provides training to faculty, staff, and administrators on student misconduct reporting procedures.

4. Forecasts and sets program goals to achieve desired student learning outcomes including implementation of character and moral development intervention strategies, workshops, and presentations, and materials.

5. Attends meetings, advises, and trains student leaders on student court regarding discipline hearings and sexual assault policies.

6. Consults and collaborates with key members of the college community, including but not limited to, students, faculty, staff, Public Safety, Human Resources, Student Services Managers, and the Vice President, Student Services.

7. Assists with departments response to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints, development of resolutions, and recommendations for alternatives.

8. Collaborates with Title IX Coordinator, Public Safety, and Behavior and Wellness Team as it relates to student discipline and student behavior concerns.

9. Supports the advancement of the Student Life Office and the Dean of Student Services.

Other Duties:
Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of:
1. Judicial/discipline principles, practices, and procedures including: advising, counseling, conflict management, goal setting, program development, presentations, professional correspondence, record keeping, report writing, and student development theory.

2. Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances and procedures relevant to student life and student judicial matters such as FERPA and Title IX.

3. Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications.

4. English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.

5. Techniques for effectively representing the District in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.

6. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, students, and District staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, various socio-economic and ethnic groups.

Skills and Abilities:
1. Maintain highly confidential discipline files and records.

2. Maintain confidential computer database and tracking system for all disciplinary cases.

3. Collect and analyze data, prepare reports for the academic community, and federal agencies.

4. Maintain knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to higher education and student judicial matters such as FERPA and Title IX.

5. Develop and implement effective intervention strategies for sanctioned students.

6. Develop and maintain efficient office procedures to ensure fair, consistent, and timely response to allegations of violations of college standards of conduct.

7. Develop protocols and working relationships with offices that interface directly with the judicial process.

8. Review and revise Mt. SAC student disciplinary policies and procedures.

9. Prepare students for academic success by articulating college Standards of Conduct and expectations and developing educational outreach for academic integrity issues.

10. Promote responsible and ethical community-minded behavior.

11. Establish work priorities to meet program goals.

12. Instruct students on standards of conduct and character development intervention strategies.

13. Works with Associated Students Government to ensure successful development and implementation of Student Court.

14. Collaborate with appropriate offices such as Vice President, Student Services, Public Safety, and Human Resources to ensure compliance of complex legal and liability standards.

15. Serve on college committees relevant to Behavior and Wellness and Title IX.

16. Advise, provide guidance, prepare, and deliver presentations on issues pertaining to judicial affairs.

17. Attend and participate in professional group meetings and various District committees and advisory groups.

18. Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of student discipline and other programs and services as they relate to the area of assignment.

19. Maintain and oversee the maintenance of official student discipline files.

20. Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and technology that affect the District discipline policies and procedures.

21. Respond to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations.

22. Learn and apply emerging technologies to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

23. Provide a working and learning environment that is free from prohibited discrimination, harassment, and retaliation (DHR) , and provide by applicable law and District policies. Attend District mandated DHR training and participate in DHR investigations, as directed. Prevent discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against individuals who bring these complaints forward through recognizing and reporting possible incidents to the Director of Equal Employment Opportunity Programs in Human Resources.

24. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Student Life.

Minimum Qualifications/Education & Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Masters degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in a related field of education; a minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible full-time experience in a higher education student conduct, advising, or counseling setting.

Equivalencies:
A doctoral degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in a related field of education may be substituted for two (2) years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Documented experience interpreting and applying student discipline and conduct procedures.

License(s) & Other Requirements:


Examination Requirements:


Working Environment:
Incumbents work in an office environment and in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, hazardous physical substances and fumes. Incumbents may interact with staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Physical Demands:
Must possess mobility to work in an office setting, as well as, outdoors and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle to visit various District and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Incumbents in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, climb, reach, push, and pull carts to haul equipment. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds with the use of proper equipment.

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Special Notes:
Please note: A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through the Office of Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources: (909) 274-4225. E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu.

DO NOT include photographs or any demographic information (e.g. D.O.B, place of birth, etc.).

TRAVEL POLICY: Costs associated with travel in excess of 150 miles one way from residence for the purpose of an interview will be reimbursed up to $500 maximum. Relocation costs will be borne by the successful candidate. Travel reimbursement claims (original receipts) must be submitted no later than 30 days following the interview date.

Foreign Transcripts:
Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.

Inquiries/Contact:
Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources: (909) 274-4225. E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu.

Selection Procedure:
A committee will evaluate applications, taking into account breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, and/or performance test. The committee will recommend finalists to the President/CEO and/or his designee for a second interview. The number of vacancies is dependent on student enrollment, College resources, needs, and Board of Trustees approval. The start date will follow Board approval and receipt of live scan clearance.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit our employment website at http://hrjobs.mtsac.edu to complete and submit your application for this position.

Letters of Recommendation

The required letters of recommendation are not required to be confidential but if your reference prefers to send a confidential letter, please follow these instructions and notify your reference directly. To obtain a confidential letter of recommendation, you must enter the references name and email address in the fields provided under the Confidential References section of the application.

NOTICE: In order for your reference to receive an email with a link to attach a confidential reference letter, you must complete your application and reach the status of Under Review by HR. It is recommended that you complete your application and reach this status well in advance of the deadline to provide your reference ample time to attach the letter.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to assure that all required and any optional documents are attached by no later than 11:59 PM PST of the initial screening date shown on the job posting.

EEO Policy:
The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.

Conflict of Interest:
Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio Colleges Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).

Cancel RTF Policy:
We reserve the right to reopen, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position.

To apply, visit https://hrjobs.mtsac.edu/postings/7380





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