Assistant Director, Community Standards

100 Miami University; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University is seeking an Assistant Director in the Office of Community Standards to support daily operations, review and adjudicate conduct cases, and facilitate hearing boards and training. You will assist in program development, outcomes assessment, and reporting to senior leadership.

The role requires collaboration across campus, adherence to FERPA and campus policies, and a commitment to impartiality and ethical practice while upholding the university's values.

Qualifications

• Earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 1 year of full time experience or two years of graduate assistant experience related to student conduct, case management, and/or accountability.
• Knowledge of FERPA, Clery Act, and related compliance requirements.
• Excellent administrative, time management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a University hearing officer by reviewing, investigating, adjudicating, and managing conduct cases.
• Coordinate and facilitate alternative resolution processes.
• Advise students on their rights and responsibilities within the conduct process.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare related statistical reports.

Skills

Communication

Conflict de-escalation

Time management

Ethical practice

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Maxient Software

Job description

Job Title Assistant Director, Community Standards Department

Type Regular Pay Type Salary Position Salary Minimum $58,500 Position Salary Maximum $58,500 Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Benefit Eligible Yes

Screening Date 2026-08-24

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Director (Asst. Dir.) of the Office of Community Standards reports to the Associate Director of the Office of Community Standards. The Asst. Dir. assists in the daily operation and functioning of the office and serves as a university hearing officer, including reviewing, investigating, adjudicating, and managing conduct cases. Additional tasks include but are not limited to: serving as an administrator for hearing boards, facilitation of alternative resolution processes, assisting with coordinating and facilitating programming and annual training of students, campus partners, and University hearing officers, assisting in the creation and assessment of annual learning outcomes and program goals, preparing and distributing statistical reports, and other duties as assigned.

Job Description

The Assistant Director (Asst. Dir.) of the Office of Community Standards reports to the Associate Director of the Office of Community Standards. The Asst. Dir. assists in the daily operation and functioning of the office and serves as a university hearing officer, including reviewing, investigating, adjudicating, and managing conduct cases. Additional tasks include but are not limited to: serving as an administrator for hearing boards, facilitation of alternative resolution processes, assisting with coordinating and facilitating programming and annual training of students, campus partners, and University hearing officers, assisting in the creation and assessment of annual learning outcomes and program goals, preparing and distributing statistical reports, and other duties as assigned.

Student Conduct Administration

Serve as a University hearing officer by reviewing, investigating, adjudicating, and managing conduct cases. Coordinate and facilitate alternative resolution processes. Advise students on their rights and responsibilities within the conduct process, providing clear and transparent communication. Manage a high volume of cases simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines for notice, hearings, and appeals are met in accordance with office expectations and due process. Maintain accurate records and prepare statistical reports related to student conduct.

Office Leadership & Representation

Represent the Office of Community Standards at divisional and institutional meetings, events, and functions when assigned by the Associate Director or Director. Assist in developing, implementing, and assessing annual learning outcomes and program goals. Collaborate on the periodic review and revision of the Student Code of Conduct and office protocols to ensure alignment with emerging case law, legislative changes, and institutional values.

Training & Education

Partner with the Associate Director and Director to coordinate and facilitate programming and annual training for students, campus partners, and University hearing officers. Support ongoing education around student conduct policies and processes.

Compliance & Professional Standards

Participate in all required professional development training(s) and proactively maintain all relevant professional certifications to ensure compliance and up-to-date knowledge. Ensure all work complies with state and federal laws (e.g., FERPA, the Clery Act, Collin’s Law, the Stop Campus Hazing Act, Title VI, and Title IX), University policy, and best practices. Uphold impartiality, fairness, and sensitivity to the needs of all parties throughout the conduct process. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
• 1 year of full time experience or two years of graduate assistant experience related to student conduct, case management, and/or accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution in Student Affairs, Higher Education, or related field, conferred by the position start date.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated technological knowledge and computer literacy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current issues in the field of student conduct, applicable legal and compliance issues, and best practices related to student conduct.
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered practice.
• Excellent administrative, time management, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to high ethical practice and discretion when working with sensitive, confidential information.
• Demonstrated professional judgement and measured decision-making.
• Conflict de-escalation skills and the ability to maintain composure when working with distressed individuals.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience with Maxient Software.
• Demonstrated assessment skills; ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data/results.
• Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Eagerness to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders (e.g., students, faculty, staff, and community agencies).
• Knowledge, understanding, and effective application of human and student development theories.
• Crisis management and emergency response skills; including an ability to manage high-pressure situations ethically, effectively, efficiently, and consistently.

Additional Position Information (if applicable)

Required Application Documents Resume Cover Letter

Special Instructions (if applicable) None

Additional Information A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify.

Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work

Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.

Miami University Values Statement

Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.

Clery Act

As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.

Labor Law Posters for Applicants

Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.

Additional Information about Miami University

Miami University is a major public university with a small college feel. Creating environments for learning excellence and providing career opportunities in Oxford, Hamilton, Middletown, West Chester and Luxembourg, our faculty, staff, and student employees are the fuel that drives Miami! We rank first nationally among public universities for best teaching by U.S. News & World Report. Our opportunities for growth and advancement are not limited to students in the classroom. Our faculty, staff, and student employees are highly valued for their contribution toward the Miami experience. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles north of Cincinnati. A true college town, Oxford features a wide variety of shops and restaurants within walking distance of the main campus. Our regional campuses are located in Hamilton, Middletown, and the Voice of America Learning Center in West Chester, Ohio. For faculty and staff, Miami offers a great work environment and competitive benefits. We invite you to experience Miami and see how you can support the University’s Mission.