Coordinator, Office of Community Life

Salary: $64,480.00 - $68,000.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2015-1603899

Location: CA 94556, CA

Department: Student Life

Closing:
2/26/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Background
BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian heritage and Liberal Arts education, SaintMary's currently enrolls more than 3,100 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College that they founded.

Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education rooted in inclusive excellence and community. Ranked in the Top 5 Best Colleges: Western Region by U.S. News & World Report, Saint Mary's reputation for exceptional academic quality and unparalleled heart stems from its vibrant heritage as a Lasallian, Catholic, Liberal Arts institution. World-class faculty and exceptional staff join together with students to form a close-knit community that provides innovative education through hands-on, real world experience. The College is also deeply committed to the educational benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students/Director, Office of Community Life, the Coordinator, Office of Community Life works to assist members of the College community with the cultivation and maintenance of a safe, inclusive, fair, and caring educational environment that is conducive to learning and personal growth. The coordinator is responsible for engaging in equity-minded and student conduct-centered approaches of community living to develop and oversee student conduct and conflict education case management practices. Responsibilities include management of the College's non-academic student conduct process; coordination of individual and organizational student conduct; implementation of a comprehensive educational process for helping members of the college community to understand their individual and collective rights and responsibilities; and the expansion of institutional pathways and educational programming regarding conflict resolution and student skill development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Conduct Case Management - 40%

• Ensure consistent and timely management of student conduct and conflict education cases, taking into consideration community safety and well-being needs; the rights of individuals and organizations; legal requirements; and student educational opportunities
• Manage student conduct and conflict education practices
• Development, implementation, assessment, and improvement of spectrum of resolution options for student conduct concerns, which include, but are not limited to, conflict coaching, facilitated dialogue, mediated discussion, shuttle diplomacy, and restorative justice practices
• Investigate, manage, and adjudicate student conduct cases that may result in a status sanction ranging from warning to dismissal from the institution
• Serve as a hearing board panelist for alleged violations of The Student Handbook, including cases of sexual misconduct and other Title IX-related matters
• Monitor sanction completion related to violations of The Student Handbook

Student Staff Management and Supervision - 20%

• Recruit, hire, train, and directly or indirectly supervise student support staff (e.g., Peer Conduct Council, student workers, graduate assistants)
• Develop and direct the implementation of student staff on-boarding, on-going, and professional development training content
• Monitor student support staff performance and provide direction and assistance
• Evaluate, counsel, and make recommendations regarding student support staff retention and employment decisions

Office Administration - 10%

• Serve as an initial point of contact for inquiries regarding the Office of Community Life
• Manage and monitor the office communication accounts (e.g., phone, email, social media)
• Coordinate record requests and the certification process for student conduct records
• Assist with scheduling administrative and appellate hearing boards
• Aid with the organization and timely dissemination of case information to administrative hearing officers
• Coordinate and manage the Dean of Students Hold process in collaboration with the Office of the Registrar

Community Outreach - 10%

• Represent the Office of Community Life at campus events, fairs, workshops, etc.
• Conduct educational workshops and training sessions regarding student accountability and conflict resolution processes for students, faculty, and staff
• Assist with the design and facilitation of training programs for hearing board members, administrative panelists, and advisors
• Assist with the development and delivery of educational and skill-development programming and workshops (e.g., alcohol and other drugs education; bystander intervention; etc.)
• Serve as the campus administrator of the Simplicity Advocate conduct management system and provide training to campus users

Program Evaluation and Assessment - 10%

• Review and make recommendations related to student conduct policies, procedures, and practices
• Implement processes for assessing and evaluating the quality and effectiveness of Office of Community Life objectives and the development of services to meet student needs
• Create timely reports regarding student conduct-related data requested by the Director
• Assist with the coordination of biannual department self-assessment using relevant CAS & ASCA standards and instruments

Professional Development - 5%

• Keep well-informed regarding current literature and developments within the field of student life; student conduct; conflict resolution and education; and related professional organizations
• Attend pertinent conferences, conventions, and webinars, and present information to on-campus colleagues for shared development
• Participate in research relevant to student life; student development; student conduct; and conflict resolution and education

Other - 5%

• Serve on department and campus committees, programs, and projects as assigned
• Perform other college-related duties as assigned by the Director

Experience and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
• Thorough knowledge of student conduct theory and practice
• Ability to analyze complex issues and effectively prioritize and manage tasks in a fast-paced work environment
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated technical skill sufficient to comprehensively use and oversee the maintenance of a complex and secure conduct management system (e.g., Simplicity Advocate)
• Demonstrated knowledge of, commitment to, and experience working within a diverse community. A successful candidate will express an understanding of identity intersectionality and communicate strategies for inclusive community-building.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in higher education, student development, conflict resolution, counseling, or another area relevant to the work of the Office of Community Life
• Knowledge and utilization of student development theory
• At least three years of student life administration experience at an institution of higher education
• Experience and expertise managing a student conduct process
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise regarding government statutory and regulatory compliance (e.g., Clery Act, FERPA, Title IX, VAWA, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to develop, facilitate, and lead training curricula, presentations, and other learning activities to variety of audiences (e.g., students, staff, faculty, etc.)
• Proficiency working with common College-specific computer application programs (e.g., Simplicity Advocate, Datatel Colleague, Google Suite, StarRez)
• Knowledge and familiarity of the spectrum model of conflict resolution
• Active involvement in a related professional organization

Note: Some evening and seasonal weekend hours are required.

Supplemental Information
Application Instructions: Please apply online at http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu. Your application is
considered complete if you include the following:
1. Resume
2. Cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications and are prepared to
support the Mission of the College
3. The name and contact information for three (3) professional references
4. Consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle
check, and a third-party background check

Saint Mary's is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all. College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws. Saint Mary's College annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. To view the Saint Mary's College Report, see the website here:

https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/public-safety-transportation/clery-reports-and-alerts. To request a paper copy

please call Public Safety at (925) 631-4284. The report includes the type of crime, venue, and number of
occurrences.

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