What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asst Dir for Org Misconduct position at University of South Carolina?
Posting Number
STA00091PO25
Job Family
Student Services
Job Function
Student Conduct
USC Market Title
Coordinator for Student Conduct
Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/139448
Job Level
P3 - Professional
Business Title (Internal Title)
Asst Dir for Org Misconduct
Campus
Columbia
Work County
Richland
College/Division
Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department
SAAS Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
State Pay Band
5
Approved Starting Salary
$45,133
Advertised Salary Range
$45,133 - $60,000
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37.5
Work Schedule
Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis
12 months
Job Search Category
Student Services
About USC
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
Assistant Director for Organizational Conduct
- Are you passionate about contributing to the quality of students’ growth and development, learning experience, and academic success?
- Do you have the ability to communicate sensitive information and collaborate with both students and external offices?
The Assistant Director is responsible for managing core areas related to primarily organizational misconduct as well as academic, alternative resolution and personal misconduct cases that are
brought to the attention of the Office of Student Conduct (OSC). The assistant director for organizational misconduct will play a vital role in adjudicating cases, organizing educational initiatives and collaborating with the office of fraternity and sorority life, leadership and service center, campus recreation and other campus partners. This role develops and implements programs and initiatives that offer support for students facing student conduct allegations, which may also have legal implications with local or campus police. This role manages an individual case load for incidents on and off campus that may affect student standing in relation to the student code of conduct, student safety and well-being, and/or university policies. Handles incident documentation, discovery, adjudication, and sanctions/action planning
Day to Day for this position:
- Case management
- Liaison with external departments
- Serve as an investigator and hearing officer for informal and formal processes related to personal misconduct, academic misconduct and organizational misconduct.
- Primary investigator and hearing officer for organization misconduct
Perks
- Competitive salary some of the BEST benefits you can find!
- 15 paid vacation days
- 15 paid sick days
- 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- An engaging and collaborative environment.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. May graduates will be considered if they will be able to obtain their degree by the date of employment.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials
Preferred Qualifications
An understanding of ASCA student conduct core competencies and NASPA/ACPA student
affairs competencies.
May graduates will be considered if they will be able to obtain their degree by the date of employment.
May graduates will be considered if they will be able to obtain their degree by the date of employment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Highly thorough and dependable
Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Demonstrates ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to work within tight time frames and meet strict deadlines
Ability to simultaneously handle multiple
priorities
Effective conflict management skills
Commitment to working with people from diverse backgrounds and demonstrated cultural
competency
Demonstrates commitment to educationally focused conflict resolution techniques and
programs
Job Duties
Job Duty
- Provides case management oversight for one of the following areas (all three areas managed between the three Assistant Directors): academic misconduct, organization misconduct, personal misconduct
- Oversees the area of organization misconduct.
- Serves as a primary partner and liaison with the Office of Sorority and Fraternity Life (OSFL) and the Leadership and Service Center.
- Manage Tucker Hipp website
- Administers applicable campus policies and procedures.
- Manages complex cases.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
40
Job Duty
- Serves as an investigator and hearing officer for informal and formal processes related to personal misconduct, academic misconduct and organizational misconduct.
- Serves as the primary investigator and hearing officer for organization misconduct but will assist and investigate or hear cases within the other areas as well.
- Provides alternative resolutions to students seeking conflict resolution through mediation or restorative justice.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
40
Job Duty
- Plans and participates in training for full time staff and graduate student staff.
- Train Student conduct board and various communities
- Consults with other hearing officers, faculty and hearing boards on cases.
- Collaborate with external departments to manage and update the student organization policies, including facilitating the Tucker Hipp Transparency Act.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Job Duty
- Oversees and facilitates or partnering on at least one major curriculum initiative
- Coordinates and collaborates with campus partners, other departments, and stakeholders.
- Provides training and presentations to appropriate campus offices and academic departments regarding policy, procedures, student behaviors and reporting obligations.
Essential Function
Yes
Percentage of Time
10
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No
Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
05/05/2025
Job Open Date
02/05/2025
Job Close Date
03/22/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by March 22, 2025.
Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/183041
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Salary : $45,133 - $60,000
