Student Union Director jobs in Lynchburg, VA

About Longwood University:

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

Longwood University invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of Director of Student Conduct and Integrity (GA319). The successful candidate will promote community-based standards and the over-century-old Honor Code tradition and oversee the administration of the university disciplinary system and facilitate an educational program focused on the development of students as citizen leaders, including the development and execution of a student leadership development program (Honor and Conduct Board). The Director will serve as a liaison between the office of Student Conduct and Integrity and the campus community (students, faculty and staff) and with campus partners as well as develop meaningful educational and developmental opportunities for Longwood students that contribute to moral development and risk reduction.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Oversee all functions of the Office of Student Conduct and Integrity
• Promote learning outcomes in regards to the over century-old Honor Code and Code of Conduct Standards and Regulations in order to inform, foster discussion, and promote responsible citizenship
• Direct a campus-wide educational program focused on encouraging civility, accountability, and the development of citizen leaders through the training and supervision of the Honor and Conduct Board
• Train and provide oversight for Administrative Hearing and Agreed Resolution Officers, University Disciplinary Board, other hearing bodies, and hearing participants
• Serve as an Administrative Hearing and Agreed Resolution Officer
• Assist with Title IX, AOD, and anti-hazing compliance initiatives
• Serve as a Civil Rights/Title IX investigator for employees
• Complete and document departmental assessments and annual reports
• Engage in professional development and continuing education
• Serve on various teams and university committees as assigned
• Serve as a liaison with other university offices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in college student affairs or related field required
• 5 or more years of progressive student affairs/higher education administrative or comparable experience
• 3-5 years of student conduct/disciplinary programs experience preferred
• Knowledge of Title IX preferred
• Knowledge of Maxient (content management system) preferred
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity, as well as the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies (students, staff, faculty, parents/guardians, and administrators) with diplomacy and tact
• Ability to act independently, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment
• Some weekend and evening work may be required as necessary

Additional Information:

This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Fitness Center membership less expensive than most

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in need of accommodations in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, position posted 04/01/24. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume) a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact details of three references.