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Description: APPLY via ANOTHERSOURCE https://careers-anothersource.icims.com/jobs/101235/assistant-dean-and-director-of-community-standards-cal-maritime/job Working Title: Assistant Dean and Director of Community Standards (REPOST) Classification Title: Administrator II Department Name: Dean of Students Time Base: Full-time Pay Plan: 12 month Bargaining Unit: M80 (Management/MPP) Employment Type: MPP - this position is part of the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP). No tenure or permanent status can be achieved within the MPP. Salary Range: CSU Salary Range: $4,583.00 -$ 14,713.00 per month. Hiring salary is anticipated at $8,334 - $9,167 per month commensurate with education and experience. Benefits: Premium benefit package includes outstanding health, dental, and vision plans; life and disability insurance; pension (CalPERS); tuition fee waiver; and 14 paid holidays per year. See our benefits website for additional information. Application Deadline: Open until filled. A review of applications will begin Thursday, July 27, 2023. Position Summary: The mission of the Office of the Dean of Cadets is to serve as a resource for helping cadets resolve university-related issues and concerns and advance to a degree. We are committed to supporting the academic and personal success of cadets by fostering the development of integrity and problem-solving skills; teaching self-advocacy and personal responsibility; and providing cadets with opportunities to learn and practice the fundamental principles of good citizenship, responsible leadership, and the importance of diversity in a global society. Under the general direction of the Dean of Cadets, the Assistant Dean and Director of Community Standards (ADDCS) position is responsible for all programs, policies, and procedures relating to cadet conduct and disciplinary matters. Acting as the designated campus Student Conduct Administrator, the ADDCS ensures that the CSU Executive Orders describing disciplinary procedures are administered in a fair, impartial manner and applies these procedures to maintain the integrity and safety of the university community. This position also oversees and manages the operations, budget, and supervision of the Accessibility & Disability Services program. The ADDCS performs case intake, investigates alleged student misconduct, evaluates the sufficiency of evidence to sustain charges in accordance with the California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Article 2, section 41301, negotiates settlements to resolve disciplinary cases on behalf of the University, and interprets CSU and university policy and regulations governing the disciplinary process. The ADDCS works closely with the campus Director of Title IX/Civic Rights on implementing and applying Title IX and Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation (DHR) guidelines, assisting Title IX investigators, and making recommendations to the Director of Title IX/Civil Rights to ensure the continued safety of the campus. The ADCS also works closely with the Campus Police Department, the Office of the Commandant, and the Director of Residence Life to address behavioral and conduct issues through both formal and informal processes. The position consults with the CSU Office of General Council on cases and responds to legal inquiries. The position advises academic and administrative departments on a variety of cadet conduct issues and participates in faculty/staff training programs addressing cadet conduct. The nature of the work performed by the ADDCS is highly confidential and sensitive and requires collaboration with numerous individuals and offices on campus as well as interacts with the district attorney’s office, police, and sheriff’s office for legal and investigative purposes. The ADDCS serves as a key member of the Division of Cadet Leadership and Development management team, serving on a rotating on-call system, and as is responsible for strategic planning and development to accomplish Dean of Cadet and Division of CLD goals and objectives. Additionally, the ADDCS performs professional administrative work involving independent judgment, good communication skills, and the application of sound fiscal management and supervisory skills. About the California State University Maritime Academy: Established in 1929, California State University Maritime Academy, a campus of California State University, is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. Located on the scenic Vallejo waterfront, the campus serves a student population of approximately 1000 undergraduates and 50 graduate students. Cal Maritime offers seven baccalaureate degrees in Business Administration, Global Studies and Maritime Affairs, Facilities Engineering Technology, Marine Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Transportation, and Oceanography. The undergraduate curriculum includes licensing programs for future merchant marine, coast guard, and naval reserve officers. Cal Maritime also offers a Master of Science in Transportation and Engineering Management degree, as well as a number of extended learning programs and courses. Major Responsibilities : Adjudication of Conduct Cases Ensures the effective administration of conduct policies and procedures through the selection, training, and supervision of hearing officers, annual goal setting and outcomes assessment, maintenance of accurate and complete conduct records in compliance with the records retention policy, and effective communication of conduct policies, procedures, and services through the delivery of print and online materials. Oversees the reporting of cadet conduct complaints by individuals, departments, and organizations, investigations into cadet conduct-related matters, and, as appropriate, interviews with cadets and other witnesses to resolve cadet conduct cases. Partners with the Office of Residence Life, Campus Police Department, TIX, the Commandant’s Office, and Academic Affairs on responding to student behavioral concerns. Supervises cadets conduct administrative reviews to make certain they are effectively administered (i.e., preparation of all notifications and documentation, conduct meetings, notification to participants, and review of physical and/or documentary evidence). Ensures that cadet conduct is administered in a fair, impartial, non-adversarial, educational, restorative, and educational manner. Adjudicates individual cases via administrative reviews or refers to other conflict resolution processes, as appropriate. Serves on CSU Student Conduct Administrators group, reviewing system student rights & responsibilities codes, policies, and procedures (e.g., Student Code of Conduct and Due Process, Discrimination/Harassment/Retaliation, and TIX policy and procedures.) Partners with the Commandants office on uniform and grooming standards, watch, and formation adjudication. Ensures compliance with FERPA for all conduct records contained in the Office of Community Standards by supervising the maintenance, security, and proper disclosure of such records. Conducts an annual review of the Cadet Code of Conduct and cadet conduct processes and recommends appropriate revisions, and provides statistical reports and summaries for various departments and agencies regarding caseloads, types of conduct cases, and outcomes. Provides certification for agencies requesting cadet conduct information in accordance with FERPA. Management of cadet conduct records within the Maxient system. Establishes reporting expectations within the Maxient system for the Office of Community Standards. Trains the Office of Community Standards cadet staff and any additional stakeholders on how to use Maxient effectively. Works with the Dean of Cadets and member of the Care Team to manage the Maxient system and establish protocols for users within the Division of Cadet Leadership and Development Promotes to the University community the unique, positive role and value that community standards and cadet conduct play in the development of the whole cadet. Supervision, Operational Support, and Consultation of DSO Program Provides supervision and management oversight of the Accessibility and Disability Services program including policy, student eligibility, service delivery, staffing and employee management, and administration of the program. Management of the program's budget, including decisions related to necessary accommodations for students. Serve on CSU Systemwide Group for Students with Disabilities. Serves as a resource and consultant on the Cal Maritime code of conduct, clarifying procedures and options available to faculty, staff, and students in response to student behavior. In collaboration with the Director of Title IX/Civil Rights adjudicates and provides consultation for cadet violations of gender-based discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, a dating/domestic violence, and stalking policy, as well as matters of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against members of protected classes. Facilitates an inclusive work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of diverse cultures or backgrounds. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses requested by the Dean of Cadets. Participates and provides expertise related to cadet conduct and academic integrity in committees like the Care Team. Develops department protocols, procedures, and processes to reach department goals. Student Behavior Support and Intervention Services Serve as Co-Chair of the Care Team and a member of the Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) to assess students of concern. In collaboration with other team members, responsibilities include determining appropriate response/intervention and determining the appropriate parties to provide the response to the student of concern. Assist the Care Team and BIT with determining a threat to the safety and the welfare of the campus community. Leading and coordinating outreach efforts to support students with mental health concerns. Oversees the caseload of students supported by the Care Team. Serve as on-call administrator. Training and Education Provides educational presentations to faculty, staff, cadets, and campus departments on the Cadet Code of Conduct, conduct process, academic integrity, and other services that the Office of Community Standards provides. Develops educational presentations or workshops for student organizations related to student organization conducts policies and procedures. Participates in educational discussions with campus stakeholders related to cadet behavior and determining conduct violations. Works with campus stakeholders on informative presentations personalized for their department needs and inquiries. Manages recruitment processes and onboarding for new faculty, staff, and cadet hearing officers. Coordinates professional development opportunities for hearing officers to assist in reaching the department’s goals (e.g., semester retreats, in-service workshops, goal setting, etc.). Provides educational presentations to faculty, staff, cadets, and campus departments on the Cadet Code of Conduct, conduct process, academic integrity, and other services that the Office of Community Standards provides. Develops educational presentations or workshops for student organizations related to student organization conducts policies and procedures. Participates in educational discussions with campus stakeholders related to cadet behavior and determining conduct violations. Works with campus stakeholders on informative presentations personalized for their department needs and inquiries. Manages recruitment processes and onboarding for new faculty, staff, and cadet hearing officers. Coordinates professional development opportunities for hearing officers to assist in reaching the department’s goals (e.g., semester retreats, in-service workshops, goal setting, etc.). Required Qualifications: Experience: A minimum of five years of experience at the post-secondary level in progressively responsible administrative positions in student life/student affairs. Experience and/or training in the administration of a student code of conduct and Title IX is essential. Demonstrated experience managing fair, impartial, and systematic reviews and/or investigation processes. Education: Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, social work, or a related field Must possess and maintain a valid California driver's license. Demonstrated practical application of facilitation, advising, mediation, conflict resolution, and negotiation; ability to use tact and diplomacy to effectively handle a broad range of high-level and sensitive interpersonal situations with diverse personalities, and to respond appropriately to conflicts and problems. Current knowledge of legislation relating to the implementation of Title IX on college campuses and the Campus SaVE Act. Understanding and practical application of program development, training, and coordination skills. Ability to research, plan, evaluate, and implement programs and services relating to the adjudication of complex disciplinary cases. Experience extracting, interpreting, and compiling qualitative and quantitative data for a variety of audiences, and effectively communicating the results of analyses. Ability to review and act upon complex individual and organizational problems and make recommendations to influence change in educational policy. Demonstrated experience in successfully managing individual students in crises. Demonstrated ability to determine the appropriate course of action and proper techniques to utilize while engaged with individuals and groups in personal interactions of a sensitive nature. Thorough knowledge of student development and related federal and state legislation and regulations regarding student privacy. Excellent customer service experience, including the ability to represent the Office of the Dean of Cadets in a professional and conscientious manner. Demonstrated ability to maintain high quality/standards of work, leadership, ethics, commitment, and professional responsibility and judgment. Ability to initiate, establish, and foster communication and teamwork by maintaining a positive, cooperative, productive work atmosphere in and outside the University with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within a diverse population and with those from various cultural backgrounds. Ability to promote a positive working environment, a spirit of cooperation, and positive relations. Ability to build consensus between and among individuals and groups with diverse interests. Excellent communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and present ideas and concepts in written and presentation format and use consultative and facilitation skills to gain consensus in a collegial manner. Ability to write clear and concise reports and correspondence. Thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to research, interpret, communicate, and apply technical procedures, and regulations as well as federal, state, CSU, and University policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality. Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines. Experience gathering data and communicating trends to a variety of constituents. Experience identifying areas of improvement based on evidence. Excellent computer skills and proficiency with a variety of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, online systems, and the internet, as well as online calendaring and email. Ability to maintain the information, budgets, and financial records. Working knowledge of or ability to quickly learn University infrastructure, policies, and procedures. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in a university conduct office. Demonstrated knowledge of current research and practice related to student success in the higher education environment. Experience working with an office responsible for addressing complaints and misconduct. Knowledge of higher education governance, organizational structure, instructional and research programs, and academic and research policies and procedures to encompass a global perspective within a university setting. Familiarity with the student disciplinary regulations contained in Sections 41301, et seq., Title V, California Code of Regulations. Experience implementing a restorative justice framework in conduct processes. Experience working with students with disabilities in a higher education setting. Prior use of Maxient or similar case management tools Special Conditions: Serve as on-call administrator. Physical, Mental, and Environmental Conditions: Involves mainly sitting with up to 25% of the activities involving regular standing or walking; involves lifting of medium weight objects limited to 25 pounds. Background Check: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, DMV records check, and fingerprinting) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Mandated Reporter: The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment. Eligibility to Work: Applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States within three days of the date of hire. Title IX: Please view the Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator at: https://www2.calstate.edu/titleix EEO Statement: Cal Maritime is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The university subscribes to all state and federal regulations and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable Accommodations will be provided to applicants with qualifying disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Benefits Coordinator at (707) 654-1146. Application Procedure: Apply via ANOTHERSOURCE link: https://careers-anothersource.icims.com/jobs/101235/assistant-dean-and-director-of-community-standards-cal-maritime/job Disclaimer: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained may be modified or changed. Closing Date/Time: Open until filled