Assistant Director of Community Standards

Position Overview : The Assistant Director of Community Standards supports the efforts of the Division of Student Affairs to ensure the safety, security, and community standards of our students by overseeing the proper case management of both student conduct and behavior intervention cases.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students & Deputy Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Director assists with the adjudication of administrative and board hearings, as well as training of hearing officers and board members.

The Assistant Director works closely with other campus resource providers to coordinate a response that balances the needs of individual students with the safety and welfare of the Responsibilities :

Provide case management of student conduct proceedings for thirteen hearing officers and the student conduct board.

Serve as an administrative hearing officer and conduct board chair.

Provide case management of specific students referred to the Merrimack College CARE team as assigned.

Serve as a member of the Title IX team in conjunction with the Office of General Counseling, Associate Dean of Students, Merrimack College Police Department and Residence Life.

Provides initial contact and resource meetings to individuals, help to facilitate the hearing process as necessary and coordinate with investigators as necessary.

Ensure all policies and procedures are consistent with Title IX and guidance from OCR.

Supervise a graduate fellow for Community Standards and student interns as

applicable.

Participate in training for campus community members about proper use and referral to the student conduct system.

Develop and facilitate training for and provide assessments to hearing officers, hearing board members, and Residence Life staff members that file incident reports.

Ensure student conduct sanction compliance and notification of parents / coaches of students found responsible for violations.

Creation of additional sanction options that would be effective at addressing students' recidivism rate.

Use empirical data regarding activity on campus and within residence halls to establish evidence-based approaches to student behavioral concerns.

Serve as a developer and facilitator for various workshops including Bystander Intervention, BASICS, CHOICES and student affairs collaborative workshops.

Enhance the web and social media presence of the Office of Community Standards.

Participate as a member of the Student Affairs division in campus wide events such as commencement, orientation, move-in, and other campus-wide events throughout the year.

Assist with divisional initiatives over the summer with various departments such as Orientation, Residence Life, Summer Conferences, etc.

Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications :

Completion of relevant post-graduate degree (e.g. Master’s Degree in higher education, counseling, social work, or other relevant field)

Knowledge of best practices in student conduct and behavior intervention teams.

Excellent oral and written communication skills for a variety of audiences.

Knowledge or experience in data management and reporting.

Comfort with wide range of behavior / health topics including student discipline, suicidality, substance use, sexual assault, and mental health.

Excellent student development skills

Understanding of the application of state and federal laws and policies (FERPA, Title IX, Clery, etc.)

Minimum 1-2 years prior professional experience within higher education, preferably within student conduct and / or behavioral intervention.

Prior experience managing a large student caseload.

Application Materials Should Include :

Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to be a more diverse, equitable and inclusive institution of higher learning.

Resume

Contact information for three professional references

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background and Remote WorkThis is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.

The COVID-19 vaccine and booster for which an individual may be eligible are highly recommended for students, faculty and staff.

Merrimack College does not require proof of COVID vaccination for enrollment, employment or to be a guest on our on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building a culturally and racially diverse community.

Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission and values and advance our work in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion.

We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. All candidates should describe in their application previous experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as how they will engage in fostering a culture that supports our Catholic and Augustinian mission and our values of diversity, equity and Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students from 43 states and 42 countries.

The College features more than 100 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success.

The College has five schools : arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy and the Girard school of business.

The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities / Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 33rd in the Regional Universities North category in 2024.

Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.