Assistant Director, Student Conduct & Community Standards

UMass Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Amherst is seeking an Assistant Director for Student Conduct & Community Standards in Amherst, MA. The role oversees day-to-day operations of the student conduct system and supervises staff involved in conduct processes.

The position requires a Master’s degree with several years of experience in student services, adjudication, and training. Collaboration with campus partners and ensuring Title IX/Clery compliance are key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Three years of experience providing student services, including adjudicating cases or facilitating conflict resolution.
• Experience using a web-based conduct software platform to initiate, track, and record student conduct matters.
• Demonstrated excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Triages and processes student conduct referrals; ensures timely case resolution.
• Acts as case administrator for sanctions up to housing removal and suspension.
• Supervises Coordinators for Student Conduct and Community Standards and Residence Life staff.
• Coordinates hearing board processes and prepares materials; supports pre-hearing work.
• Develops and delivers trainings for Residence Life staff and conduct administrators.
• Maintains Advocate database via regular audits and updates.
• Develops educational initiatives and promotional materials for student conduct.

Skills

Communication skills

Training & facilitation

Conflict resolution

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Advocate

Microsoft Office

Teams

Job description

UMass Amherst is seeking an Assistant Director for Student Conduct & Community Standards in Amherst, MA. The role oversees day-to-day operations of the student conduct system and supervises staff involved in conduct processes.

The position requires a Master’s degree with several years of experience in student services, adjudication, and training. Collaboration with campus partners and ensuring Title IX/Clery compliance are key responsibilities.