Job Description: The Director of Student Rights & Responsibilities supports the mission of the College by coordinating and administering all facets of the student conduct review system as outlined in the Student Handbook.  The position reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs and works collaboratively with that individual in addition to the Offices of Campus Safety, Residential Life as well as faculty and staff across campus to facilitate appropriate educational responses to student behavior.  The Director oversees the Student Conduct Review Board, as detailed in the Student Handbook.

RESPONSIBILITIES

GENERAL STUDENT AFFAIRS ADMINISTRATION

• Administer the student conduct review system of Kenyon with fairness and consistency, maintaining a student-centered approach.
• Coordinate the development, interpretation, and enforcement of the College’s rules and regulations pertaining to students.
• Develop appropriate, educational responses to conduct violations, especially in the area of alcohol and other drugs.
• Manage the overall student adjudication process, including identification, training and oversight of administrative hearing officers.
• Lead the College’s anti-hazing efforts and education and stay current with best practices in the area.
• Develop and coordinate training sessions pertaining to the College’s policies, and administrative hearing and conduct review board processes.
• Ensure proper faculty and student representation on the Student Conduct Review Board, in keeping with stated campus policies, and coordinate SCRB training and activities.
• Communicate and consult with members of the Kenyon community, including (but not limited to) athletics and residential life staffs, and faculty, on how to address student behavioral issues.
• Oversee policy revision and processes outlined in the Student Handbook, and ensure their proper dissemination and distribution.
• Collaborate with the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to ensure partnership with their office where applicable and in the spirit of the Collegeʻs articulated commitment to inclusive excellence.
• Lead as well as participate in the Division of Student Affairs on-call program as a senior member who resides off campus and provide follow-up on interventions and support of the live-on members of the rotation.
• Collaborate with the Title IX Coordinator and Office of Campus Safety in maintaining statistics for Clery Act reporting, and compile annual statistics related to student conduct violations.
• Manage the College’s use of the “Advocate” database system, serve as liaison with the company, and coordinate with the Office of Campus Safety on training of officers and other users.
• Serve as the adjudicator for complaints against students under the College’s Title IX and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Policy and Procedures.
• Oversee College compliance with the national Drug Free Schools Act.
• Attend the weekly on call and case managemnt meetings.
• Identify, design, and use data to improve retention and identify trends related to how student conduct contributes to attrition.
• Participate in mentoring new professionals in the Student Affairs Division related to student conduct, campus citizenship, and collegiality at Kenyon.
• Be a visible, engaged and active member of the leadership team in the Division and in the campus community.
• Stay abreast of national policies, best practices, and trends, and recommend innovative approaches to student conduct.
• Serve on College Committees as assigned by the Vice President for Student Affairs.
• Promote sound decision-making regarding student conduct policy informed by College policy, law, and unique attributes of a given situation, and share information on national best practices on student conduct with senior members of Student Affairs
• Conduct other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Student Affairs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be within a sixty (60) mile radius of campus while fulfilling on-call responsibilities.  Work is generally performed in an office environment but may also require being able to navigate between and within campus facilities including up and down stairs and being outside in various weather conditions.  Valid driver’s license and meet campus requirements to drive campus vehicles.  Evening and weekend work is frequent and required.   

QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration, Higher Education and/or Counseling and a minimum of 5-7 years post-master’s experience in student conduct and/or residential life are required. A deep understanding of the educational value of student conduct. Committed to and familiar with the values and needs of a small, private, highly selective liberal arts college.  Sensitivity and commitment to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion with a strong sense of organizational and administrative skills and excellent judgment.  Effective verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated interest in working with and mentoring college students.