Careers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell

General Summary of Position:

The Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities oversees all aspects of the Student Conduct Code and the student conduct process.  Additionally, the Office of Student Conduct coordinates Clery Act compliance efforts for the Division of Student Affairs.  Education and personal development is the foundation from which the Office of Student Conduct carries out its mission of caring for students, treating students equitably, and making ethical decisions.  

The Assistant Director of Student Rights & Responsibilities will assist the Director and Associate Director in all day-to-day functions of the Student Conduct Office. The Assistant Director is a member of the conduct team, and as such will work collaboratively and build relationships with departments within Student and Academic Affairs and across the University to aid in the success of the students they are working with. Day-to-day responsibilities will include the coordination of conduct process administrative tasks, conduct and manage assigned investigations, and manage student issues on an individual basis.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree in Higher Education, Criminal Justice, or a related field preferred
• 2-3 years of professional work experience in Student Conduct. Residence Life, or a field with related job functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience investigating Title IX and other alleged misconduct.
• Experience using Maxient conduct software.
• Training from Association of Student Conduct Administrators at the Gehring Academy (foundations track).
• Proficient in computer software programs including those in the Microsoft Office group, Adobe Acrobat, and the University’s Peoplesoft (SIS) software.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to address the needs of students and staff and promote a positive student culture.
• Proven ability to work closely with faculty, staff, students, parents, and alumni.
• Understanding of and experience working with conduct processes including a working knowledge of FERPA.
• Ability to speak and write in more than one language.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period. 

This is an SEIU 888 Professional Union position, Grade P16.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.       

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.  Names and contact information for three references will be required at the time of application.  

Posting updated 9/30/2024.