SAA Coordinator of Academic Integrity

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking a Coordinator of Academic Integrity in the Office of Student Academic Affairs within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). The role focuses on adjudicating cases of academic misconduct and promoting a culture of integrity among students, staff, and faculty.

You will partner with the Director and Associate Director of Student Academic Affairs to develop and implement programming that increases awareness of academic integrity across the LSA

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a liberal arts discipline, higher education, student affairs, or related field.
• At least three years of experience in student services/affairs, academic advising, student conduct, or related area within a college or university setting.
• Knowledge of current research, emerging issues and best practices related to academic integrity, with the ability to synthesize and effectively communicate this information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, discretion and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team environment and across institutional units.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive respectful and productive working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Adjudicate cases of academic misconduct and violations of LSA's Community Standards of Academic Integrity.
• Work with the Director and Associate Director of Student Academic Affairs to develop programming to promote academic integrity.
• Serve as a primary resource for students, faculty, and staff seeking guidance on academic integrity issues.
• Build programming that targets both students and faculty to promote a culture of integrity within LSA.
• Cultivate relationships across the university related to student support and academic integrity.
• Coordinate the academic misconduct process and review and initiate changes to policies and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of academic integrity

Student services experience

Communication skills

Discretion and judgment

Collaborative teamwork

Diversity and inclusion awareness

Education

Advanced degree in liberal arts / higher education

Experience in student affairs or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Coordinator of Academic Integrity adjudicates cases of academic misconduct and helps to promote the importance of academic integrity to students, staff, and faculty in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan. As the largest college on the Ann Arbor campus, LSA serves over 20,000 undergraduate students in over 100 degree programs.

The Office of Student Academic Affairs (SAA) plays an important role in the undergraduate educational mission of LSA. Sitting within LSA's Division of Undergraduate Education (UGED), SAA serves as an advocate and support for all LSA undergraduate students. SAA provides support to students, faculty, and staff who are navigating challenging situations and in creating an inclusive learning environment. The office also provides guidance on college academic policies, manages the exception process, and oversees the academic misconduct process for LSA. Lastly, SAA includes the degree auditing unit for the college which supports academic policy and registrar-associated functions.

Responsibilities*

The Coordinator of Academic Integrity in the Office of Student Academic Affairs is responsible for adjudicating cases of academic misconduct and violations of LSA's Community Standards of Academic Integrity. Working in partnership with the Director and Associate Director of Student Academic Affairs, the coordinator will develop and implement an array of initiatives designed to increase awareness of academic integrity for students and faculty.

Working in partnership with the Director and Associate Director of Student Academic Affairs, the successful candidate will play a key role in promoting LSA Community Standards and will be a primary resource for students, faculty, and staff seeking guidance on academic integrity issues. They will be expected to build programming related to the promotion of academic integrity that targets both students and faculty to help promote a culture of integrity within LSA. They will also have the opportunity to cultivate relationships across the university as it relates to student support and academic integrity.

Coordination of the Academic Misconduct Process (55%)

• Manage the day-to-day responsibilities of the academic misconduct process for LSA, including the adjudication and resolution of individual cases of academic conduct.
• Assess and make recommendations for improvements to the academic misconduct process
• Implement best practices related to procedures for addressing violations
• Review and initiate changes to LSA academic integrity policies and procedures.
• Maintain websites related to the academic misconduct process
• Serve as a resource for students, faculty, and administrators, answering questions about the academic misconduct process

Promotion of Academic Integrity (35%)

• Serve as the advisor to the LSA Student Honor Council and partner with them on academic integrity initiatives
• Develop educational initiatives regarding academic integrity for the LSA community, focusing on faculty and student education around integrity
• Research best practices around academic integrity for potential use by LSA

Service to the Office of Student Academic Affairs (10%)

• Serve as a campus partner to other student conduct offices across the university
• Assist with projects and collaborations in support of the undergraduate student experience
• Represent the Office of Student Academic Affairs on LSA and University of Michigan committees, task forces, and working groups

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision and support is received from the Associate Director of Student Academic Affairs.

Required Qualifications*

• Advanced degree in a liberal arts discipline, higher education, student affairs, or a related field that provides an understanding of the undergraduate student experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least three years of experience in student services/affairs, academic advising, student conduct, or a related area within a college or university setting.
• Knowledge of current research, emerging issues and best practices related to academic integrity, with the ability to synthesize and effectively communicate this information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, discretion and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a team environment and across institutional units.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive respectful and productive working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.
To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit https://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/about/vision-mission-values.html .

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checksare performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.