Assistant Director of Community Standards

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Tuition discounts

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston, IL seeks an Assistant Director of Community Standards to serve as conduct administrator for allegations of moderate to serious misconduct, investigate separation-level cases, and provide administrative support for case management and resolution. This role may require on-call hours overnight and/or weekends.

The position emphasizes fair, transparent, and impartial conduct processes and collaboration across offices to support student learning and community

Qualifications

• Master's degree in college student personnel administration or related discipline.
• Minimum of four (4) years' full-time professional experience, and two (2) years' at a college/university specifically in student conduct, conflict resolution, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as case resolution coordinator or investigator for conduct matters, including non-separation and potential separations.
• Lead or co-investigate matters with potential to result in separation, gather evidence, document steps, and draft reports.
• Coordinate sanctioning panels, assemble members, ensure processes follow precedents, and draft outcome letters.
• Lead cases involving student organizations and liaise with Campus Life for outreach and case management.
• Maintain accurate records using the Maxient system for all conduct cases.
• Co-lead recruitment, training, and management of panelists and student representatives.
• Collaborate with staff to update Maxient, coordinate outreach, and advise stakeholders on conduct issues.
• Represent the Office on committees and lead initiatives related to hazing prevention and related topics.

Skills

Program facilitation

Education and outreach

Marketing

Training

Communication

Education

Master's degree in college student personnel administration

Four years of professional experience in student conduct or related field

Job description

Department: Dean of Students
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
The Office of Community Standards is part of Northwestern University's Dean of Students office. The Office of Community Standards fosters individual and community development through thoughtful engagement with Northwestern University's policies, expectations, and standards. We aim to build trust with our students and community partners by implementing a fair, transparent, and impartial student conduct process that acknowledges individuals' capacity to learn and grow from challenging experiences. Learn more about the Office of Community Standards here: https://www.northwestern.edu/communitystandards/

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Community Standards is primarily responsible for (a) serving as a conduct administrator for allegations of moderate to serious misconduct, (b) investigating separation-level cases, and (c) administrative functions supporting student conduct case management and resolution.

This position may require "on call" hours overnight and/or weekends.

Pay Range: The pay range for the Assistant Director of Community Standards is $72,500 - $75,105, depending on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Serve as a case resolution coordinator or investigator, managing conduct cases including both non-separation level and those that have the potential to result in separation from the University (e.g., suspension or expulsion). This includes investigating, determining responsibility, and as appropriate, assigning sanctions.
• Serve as lead and/or co-investigator for most matters that have the potential to result in separation from the University including: gathering evidence, documenting all steps, maintaining accurate and thorough records, composing comprehensive and technical written investigative reports.
• Serve as a sanctioning panel coordinator. This role includes assembling panel members, ensuring all processes are followed, providing consult on sanctions and past precedent, and drafting outcome letters.
• Serve as primary for cases involving student organizations/groups and liaise with Campus Life around matters of outreach, engagement. And case management.
• Maintain detailed and appropriate records associated with all student conduct cases using the Maxient database.
• Co-lead the recruitment, training, and management of panelists and student representatives.
• Collaborate with and divide responsibility for leadership/management of administrative functions with other staff in the office. This includes assisting with updates to the Maxient system, coordinating outreach and education initiatives, and serving as a resource for stakeholders on general conduct issues.
• Represent the Office of Community Standards on topical/functional committees and lead the Office's involvement in initiatives related to hazing prevention and other topics as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in college student personnel administration, conflict resolution, or other relevant discipline required.
• Minimum of four (4) years' full-time professional experience, and two (2) years' at a college/university specifically in student conduct, conflict resolution, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) to seven (7) years of full-time experience strongly preferred.
• Presentation skills and familiarity in writing technical reports.

Competencies:

• Demonstrated experience in program facilitation, education and outreach efforts, marketing, and/or training.
• Commitment to fostering student learning community values.
• Knowledge of issues and challenges facing undergraduate and graduate students living on- and off-campus.
• Excellent technical written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of the educational environment at highly selective institutions like Northwestern.
• Evidence of commitment to continuous professional development.

Working Conditions: This position may require "on call" hours overnight and/or weekends.

Benefits:

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth and Development:

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.