(Hybrid) Assistant Director of Academic Integrity

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

13 paid holidays

24 vacation days per year

18 sick days per year

Health insurance and benefits

401(a) retirement with 6% match

Wellness programs

Job summary

West Virginia University is seeking an Assistant Director of Academic Integrity to assist the Director in managing the Office of Academic Integrity. This role provides consultation, outreach, and policy administration for adjudication of academic misconduct.

Responsibilities include managing a student conduct caseload, ensuring due process, reviewing violation reports, coordinating investigations, and delivering training to faculty, student life staff, and students to promote campus-wide

Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, college student personnel, or related field.
• A minimum of three years of related experience is required.
• All qualifications must be met by time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission and vision of the Offices of Academic Integrity and the Provost.
• Manage a student conduct caseload in a timely and efficient manner, with professional correspondence and timelines.
• Administer all academic integrity procedures to ensure student rights and due process.
• Review reports of violations, evaluate evidence, and apply burdens of proof as policy and laws require.
• Coordinate reports of violations and work with authorities through investigation, resolution, and sanctioning.
• Review and prioritize incoming incident reports for case management and adjudication.
• Develop educational and conflict resolution paths when appropriate.
• Compile statistics and create reports for internal and external use.
• Respond to student and parent inquiries as necessary.
• Develop relationships with on- and off-campus partners.
• Deliver training for campus partners to ensure compliance with policy.
• Serve as a consultant for the academic integrity process.

Skills

Confidentiality

Public speaking

Communication

Leadership

Travel

MS Office

Conflict resolution

Administrative skills

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Job description

The Office of Academic Integrity at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Academic Integrity.

About the Opportunity

The Assistant Director assists the Director of Academic Integrity (Director) with overall management of the Office of Academic Integrity, providing consultation and outreach services and serving as a Policy/Code Administrator for adjudication of allegations of academic misconduct.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Support the mission and vision of the Offices of Academic Integrity and the Provost.
• Manage a student conduct caseload in a timely and efficient manner, and complete all correspondence in an appropriate, professional manner, including meeting all timelines.
• Administer all academic integrity procedures to ensure student rights are protected and due process is granted, and that all student disciplinary matters are addressed in accordance with all University rules and State and Federal Laws.
• Review reports of violations, evaluate evidence, and appropriately apply burdens of proof as established by University policy and State and Federal Laws.
• Coordinate reports of violations of the Policy on Student Academic Integrity and work with appropriate authorities/offices throughout the investigation, resolution, and sanctioning process.
• Review and establish priorities for all incoming incident reports for purposes of case management and adjudication.
• Support the development and use of educational and conflict resolution paths such as mediation, conflict coaching, and restorative justice when appropriate.
• Compile academic dishonesty/student conduct statistics and create reports as necessary for internal and external use.
• Resolve and respond to student and parent inquiries as necessary.
• Develop positive relationships and meet regularly with on- and off-campus partners regarding Office of Academic Integrity matters.
• Develop and deliver training for campus partners, e.g. faculty, Student Life, and students to insure University-wide compliance with the Policy on Student Academic Integrity.
• Serve as a consultant for the University community regarding the academic integrity process and filing complaints involving violations of the Policy on Student Academic Integrity.
• Serve as a resource for students regarding the University adjudication process.
• Work in collaboration with WVU offices (e.g., the Office of the General Counsel) and serve on committees and task forces for the University.
• Attend and represent the Office of Academic Integrity at appropriate meetings and conferences (local, regional, and national) to remain current in the fields of Academic Integrity.
• Lead and guide the work of administrative staff and supervise paraprofessional staff.
• Provide input to the Director regarding the budget for the Office of Academic Integrity.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Director and Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Masters' degree required in higher education, student affairs, college student personnel, or related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years of related experience is required.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, use discretion, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to reason, analyze, and solve complex student behavioral matters and administrative tasks/issues. Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and initiate necessary actions to implement a campus-wide student academic integrity office and implement group decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing, problems, issues, and academic integrity decisions and recommend and/or determine resolution to such.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a collaborative and cooperative relationship with University and community offices and agencies.
• Ability to travel and represent Office of Academic Integrity.
• Must exhibit leadership, administrative, and supervisory skills and abilities.
• Must have demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and the web for purposes of tracking judicial caseload, compiling reports, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student development theory and knowledge of a university environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate during highly controversial situations using effective conflict resolution skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with and/or administering university disciplinary processes and experience with investigations, dispute resolution, and university compliance.

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.

Schedule

Full-time