Assistant Director

Lubbock

Assistant Director

37829BR

SSF Office of Student Conduct

Position Description

Performs varied and complex administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and / or program.

Requires independent judgment and application of established policies and procedures. Works under general supervision with evaluation based on overall results obtained.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral / Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution.

Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students.

As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School.

The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce.

It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock : Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land.

With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas.

Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities.

Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major / Essential Functions

75% Investigator / Conduct Officer

• Investigates and adjudicates cases of individual and organizational Student Conduct, including, but not limited to referrals from student complainants, faculty and / or staff members, the Texas Tech Police Department, University Student Housing, and academic integrity referrals.
• Creates individualized, educationally-based sanctions, conditions, and / or restrictions for individual students who are found responsible for violating the Code of Student Conduct.

Assists with coordination of all Clery reporting.

Assists with the coordination of University Student Housing referrals and conducts University Student Housing investigations

25% Assists in the management of the Office of Student Conduct.

• Assists with campus presentations, education, and outreach efforts related to the Conduct process and the Code of Student Conduct.
• Assists in the development of strategic planning, document creation, Panel Hearing training, and policies and procedures related to administration of The Office of Student Conduct.
• Assists with the development of annual goals and the annual report specifically related to areas of responsibility and for other programs and services administered through the Office of Student Conduct.
• Assists with annual revisions of the Student Handbook and Code of Student Conduct for final approval through the Board of Regents.
• Assists with the Office of Student Conduct database management software, Maxient.
• Assists with crisis intervention and academic / personal referrals to University departments and community agencies. Supports the ServicePlus philosophy of Texas Tech.

Overall exhibits ServicePlus orientation in work attitudes and actions, for example, appearance, attendance, cooperation, timely and courteous response, and attentiveness.

Investigator / Conduct Officer

• Investigates and adjudicates cases of individual and organizational Student Conduct, including, but not limited to referrals from student complainants, faculty and / or staff members, the Texas Tech Police Department, University Student Housing, and academic integrity referrals.
• Creates individualized, educationally-based sanctions, conditions, and / or restrictions for individual students who are found responsible for violating the Code of Student Conduct.
• Assists with coordination of all Clery reporting.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Three years of related administrative and technical experience.

Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling, or related field
• Experience adjudicating Academic Integrity matters in education

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Special Instructions to Applicants

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume

3. Three Professional references (at least one from a previous supervisor)

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional / Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

4000

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu / hr / payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Schedule Details

8am-5pm Monday-Friday

Grant Funded?

Job Group

First line Managers

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.