Associate Director, Student Conduct & Community Standards

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska – Lincoln seeks an Associate Director to lead the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards, directing day-to-day investigations of alleged academic integrity and conduct violations for students.

Responsibilities include supervising professional staff, coordinating investigations, presenting at conduct hearings, and ensuring compliance with Clery Act, FERPA, Title IX, and related regulations while advancing student learning through educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years investigatory experience, including interviews, data gathering, and analysis.
• Knowledge of student conduct databases and due process procedures.
• Experience with creating educational outcomes and diversity in higher education contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, equitable, and impartial investigations into allegations of Student Code of Conduct violations.
• Meet with students and witnesses to gather information and determine educational outcomes.
• Prepare formal written findings after investigations.
• Present information in University Conduct Board Hearings.
• Coordinate assessment efforts to demonstrate and measure student learning.
• Supervise, evaluate, and train full-time staff.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteer Investigation Team members.
• Oversee policies and procedures ensuring compliance with Clery Act, FERPA, Title IX, VAWA, and related laws.
• Engage in outreach and education for students, faculty, and staff.
• Maintain current knowledge by attending conferences and training.

Skills

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Writing

Interpersonal skills

Investigatory experience

Education

Master’s degree in higher education, criminal justice, psychology, policy and law, or related field

Tools

Maxient

Job description

Associate Director, Student Conduct & Community Standards

Working title: Associate Director, Student Conduct & Community Standards

Department: Student Conduct & Community Standard-0963

Position: Full-Time

Location: Lincoln, NE

Reports to: Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards

Description of Work

Responsible for day‑to‑day operations of the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards, overseeing investigations related to violations of academic integrity and responsible conduct for all University of Nebraska – Lincoln students.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, equitable, and impartial investigations into allegations regarding violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
• Meet with students and witnesses to gather information; determine educational outcomes.
• Prepare formal, written findings after investigations.
• Present information in University Conduct Board Hearings.
• Coordinate assessment efforts in the office, including tactics to demonstrate and measure student learning.
• Supervise, evaluate, and train full‑time professional and administrative staff.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteer members of the Investigation Team.
• Oversee departmental policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulations such as the Clery Act, First Amendment, FERPA, Title IX, VAWA, and related legislation.
• Engage in outreach and education for students, faculty, and staff.
• Maintain current knowledge of student conduct by attending conferences, workshops, and professional training.
• Serve as Acting Director in the absence of the Director.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick leave pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Professional development through training and education
• Diverse and inclusive workplace

Minimum Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in higher education, criminal justice, psychology, policy and law, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 3 years investigatory experience, including conducting interviews, policy interpretation, data gathering, and analysis. Experience with due process procedures and educational development principles pertaining to college students. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and success in working with diverse constituencies. Ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships at all University levels. Knowledge of student conduct databases. Experience working with University Conduct Boards. Progressively supervised staff. Excellent judgment for sensitive and confidential information. Strong conflict‑resolution, problem‑solving, writing, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced investigatory experience (5+ years) including interviewing, policy interpretation, data gathering, and investigative reporting. Experience recruiting participants for conduct boards. Knowledge of developing new processes in a database system such as Maxient. Professional experience conducting university‑level investigations. Experience teaching or training faculty, staff, students, or student organizations. Knowledge or experience with restorative practices, mediation, or alternative dispute resolution.

Equal Opportunity/EEO Statement

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation.