(Hybrid) Associate Director - Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities

The Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities (OSRR) at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Associate Director.

About the Opportunity

The Associate Director of OSRR supports the Director in overseeing office operations and adjudicating student conduct cases, including Rule 1.6, Title IX, and organizational misconduct. The role provides leadership in fraternity and sorority case adjudication, supervises staff, and manages key administrative, budgetary, and reporting functions. Additionally, the Associate Director advances conduct processes through oversight, collaboration, and the development of strategic initiatives and best practices.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible, non-classified staff position)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

Adjudication and Case Management

• Assists in management and adjudication of Campus Student Code cases along with the Assistant Director and Director, depending on volume. All staff members are expected to carry a large case load depending on the type of cases and time of the year.
• Assists in management and adjudication of Rule 1.6, and Title IX cases along with Director, depending on volume. These cases are very detailed and complicated with multiple communications including phone calls, emails, etc. These case numbers are usually high in volume as well.
• Acts as a conduct officer in non-hearing level cases along with the Assistant Director and Director, depending on volume.
• Acts as a hearing officer in hearing-level cases, along with Director. Hearing-level case volume varies based on multiple factors. Hearings may take hours to prepare for appropriately.
• Assists with the proper reporting and coordination of alleged violations of the Campus.
• Student Code by working with Assistant Director and Office Manager to run appropriate reports on the Advocate system, attend Advocate trainings, consult with Director on desired data.
• Conducts research, interviews, and consults as related to assigned cases.
• Assures processes align with relevant OSRR, WVU, state, and federal law and guidelines.
• Assists students in finding appropriate resources to assist them during conduct, TIX, or 1.6 cases. Examples include Carruth Counseling Center, Office of Accessibility Services, access to the RACK, etc. Assisting students in their need for resources is vital to this process.
• Participate in CARE Team meetings when director is unavailable by taking information from OSRR to the CARE Team or bringing information back from the CARE Team to OSRR.

Alternative Dispute Resolution and Other Processes

• Expand and maintain OSRR's alternative dispute resolution programs, including informal and formal agreed resolutions, educational programming, mediation/coaching, and restorative justice. All staff members who have a caseload are expected to do this as it is part of our mission to work towards individualized educational sanctions.
• With the director, the AD considers cases appropriate for alternative resolutions as appropriate. This is collaborative but all staff members need to be able to assess for individualized educational sanctions.
• Develops and maintains educational and alternative dispute resolution resources and practices.

Operations and Oversight

• Supervise professional and assigned student staff in managing operations of the office, including budget oversight (consulting with Director) administrative support, preparation of metrics and reports, and compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines and laws i.e. FERPA, Clery, TIX,
  FOIA.
• Assist in ensuring that OSRR staff and investigators follow established laws, protocols, procedures, and timelines when managing cases and investigations by attending Investigator Meetings, utilizing TIX tracking tools, attending TIX trainings when appropriate.
• In collaboration with the Assistant Director, conduct research on best practices, integrate those best practices into the processes of OSRR.
• Engage in data collection and analysis to track and improve OSRR. Continue developing an appropriate assessment plan using data collected directly from students to determine yearly goals, etc.

Outreach and Collaboration

• Assist in educating WVU community on OSRR's mission, goals, and operations.
• Develops relationships and meets regularly with authorities and stakeholders regarding student behavior and adjudication matters, including responding to and resolving inquiries from students, parents, advisors, attorneys, law enforcement, etc.
• Ensure communication and appropriate partnership with relevant units such as UPD, Greek Life, OCPE.
• As assigned by director, the AD serves on university and other committees.
• Conducts trainings for OSRR, CACL, and other university staff.

• Master's Degree in higher education, law, or a similarly related field.
• A minimum of two (2) years Higher Education Experience.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.