The Associate Director (AD) of Community Life (Community Standards) in the Office of Community Life meets with students to address code of conduct violations for both on-campus and off-campus students. They must have a clear understanding of student development theory, student conduct processes, and FERPA regulations. The AD provides guidance to Resident Directors regarding student discipline in residence halls. They keep the Senior Associate Directors and Director of Community Standards informed of any disciplinary or student-related issues. The AD works independently, exercising good judgment and discretion, while directly reporting to the Directors of Community Life and assisting in various areas as needed. The AD also participates in an on-call rotation during regular office hours, ensuring availability via phone and internet connectivity. The AD is also responsible for updating electronic files and keeping complete and accurate records of student situations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet with students for the purpose of investigation, inquiry, accountability, mentorship, and discipleship.
• Review and respond to Incident Reports (mainly reported by Resident Assistants and Resident Directors) and Liberty Emergency Services Reports (reported by the Liberty University Police Department) for matters requiring immediate attention (i.e., violence, theft, vandalism, assault, etc.).
• Contact and correspond with parents when warranted (physical, social, psychological, spiritual, academic, or discipline-related issues) and in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
• Work cooperatively and communicate with Student Affairs staff to ensure the cohesiveness necessary for the consistent application of community standards. This includes, but is not limited to, supervising and reviewing discipline implemented by Resident Directors and Resident Assistants, communicating regularly with assigned Resident Directors, approving or denying permission for exemption from policies, and/or coordinating with Housing regarding room request changes, roommate conflicts, etc.
• Assist administration with student-related issues/resolutions (President, Student Advocate Office, International Student Office, etc.).
• Act as liaison to faculty, staff, and administration in regard to student-related problems.
• Provide assistance to the student population through student support services.
• Attend Dean of Students, departmental, and official Liberty University meetings as required.
• Create, present, and vote on recommendations for student discipline during regular Conduct Review Committee (CRC) meetings.
• Update, revise, and evaluate office publications (manual, website information, brochures, newsletters, etc.)
• Remain abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
• Attend annual training/conferences as required.
• Participate in the implementation of educational programming (as needed).
• On active call during business hours, as assigned on a rotation basis (communicate any emergencies to the Directors of Community Life, Dean of Students, and/or the Vice President of Student Affairs, as necessary).
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

A completed Master’s degree with a concentration in higher education, student development, counseling, pastoral studies, biblical studies, or a related field is required. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills are required. Mid-level management experience and/or student development-related experience in a management capacity is preferred.  Strong working knowledge of educational trends as they relate to higher education is preferred.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Exceptional abilities to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Exceptional skills in understanding, speaking, and writing English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow for professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government, and community customers and associates.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook and working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and related software.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience.
• Discretion and the ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to train and coach others.

Problem-Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel, or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting.  It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position.  Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.