Executive Director, Center for Community Standards and Accountability
University Overview
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The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Executive Director, Center for Community Standards and Accountability
Job Profile Title
Director D, Academic Affairs, Academic Center
Job Description Summary
The Executive Director (ED) of the Center for Community Standards and Accountability (CSA) oversees Penn's student disciplinary system and Restorative Practices @ Penn program, as well as provides leadership and direction for efforts to educate students about academic integrity and conduct issues. This position supervises the staff of the Case Management Team and the Restorative Practices Team (10 positions), coordinates and offers workshops and other educational programs to faculty, students and campus leaders, and advises senior leadership about major disciplinary policies and issues. The ED works collaboratively with other units such as the Division of University Life, College Houses and Academic Services, Wellness Services, the Division of Public Safety, the Office of General Council, and academic units to respond to, investigate and/or resolve reports of alleged violations of University policy and other conflicts. CSA partners across campus with students, staff and faculty to educate the community about Penn's expectations regarding community, conduct, and academic integrity. In addition, as Penn's new Office of Religious and Ethnic Inclusion spins up as a campus resource, that office will partner with both teams in CSA and this ED will be responsible for developing processes that enable such partnership.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Review and evaluate current cases under investigation or in the restorative process with staff; review options, generate/approve/disapprove resolutions; provide guidance to staff on next steps; etc.
Collaborate with campus partners around particularly sensitive, complex or serious problems or in cases of University-wide concern.
Meet with other University personnel & student groups on ongoing basis to discuss, review, revise & implement policies of concern to University on student life & behavior.
Confer with University officials, faculty & campus partners on disciplinary & other issues; provide direction, review & implement responses and policies.
Plan & conduct workshops for various University constituencies (advisors, panel members, Honor Council, TA s, RA s, House Deans, Penn police, faculty chairs, etc.) on Penn s student disciplinary system and Penn s expectations regarding community, behavior, and academic integrity.
Serve on University-wide committees involved in policy formulation & implementation; act as resource for University, providing advice on trends in student discipline/student conduct, academic integrity, sexual harassment etc. in higher education.
Respond to questions & provide advice to faculty, parents, other University staff & external units on operation of disciplinary system, expected outcomes, general philosophy, etc.
Supervise staff, including hire, performance manage, assign work, fire; oversee administration of office including budget; review new regulatory guidelines, etc. with staff; revise & draft documents; provide written updates; review all correspondence generated in office; provide variety of reports as needed.
Qualifications
Masters Degree required.
Doctoral, J.D. or other terminal degree strongly preferred.
5-7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education & experience required.
Previous experience in student conduct, student crises or related functions.
Previous experience conducting investigations; training and experience in mediation and professional experience in a higher education setting strongly preferred.
Understanding of the concerns and development needs of a diverse University population.
Strong management skills and previous supervisory experience required.
Application Requirement
A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Provost Interdisciplinary Programs
Pay Range
$90,860.00 - $140,000.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
