Associate Director

46036BR

Extended Job Title:

Associate Director

Position Description:

Performs administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and program. Under general supervision, performs varied and complex administrative duties requiring independent judgment and the application of established policies and procedures. May provide supervision and direction to clerical, paraprofessional or professional staff members.

Requisition ID:

46036BR

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Major/Essential Functions:

• Manage the complete lifecycle of the student organization conduct portfolio, including intake, triage, case assignment, investigations, formal and informal resolutions, and ongoing tracking.

• Provide communications, guidance, and support for student organization presidents and advisors throughout the student organization conduct process.

• Direct investigations into alleged student organization misconduct, gather evidence, evaluate information credibility, and present findings to the Student Organization Response Team (SORT).

• Coordinate and implement student organization hearings, guiding student leaders and advisors through formal hearings and informal resolution processes. Recruit, select, and train panelists for the student organization hearing panel.

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the Student Organization Investigator.

• Maintain comprehensive, accurate case records using database systems (Maxient and RealResponse).

• Oversee institutional compliance with anti-hazing initiatives, including maintaining and updating the university hazing website and issuing biannual anti-hazing disclosures.

• Collect, analyze, and report data on organizational misconduct trends to inform institutional policy adjustments and preventive strategies.

• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including the Dean of Students Office, Office for Student Civil Rights and Sexual Conduct, Office of Student Conduct, Texas Tech Police Department (TTPD), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Involvement, and University Housing.

• Responsible for editing and maintaining the TTU Student Handbook.

• Help plan and coordinate the Tech 10 program every spring semester.

• Serve on university-wide committees representing Student Life as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice Provost for Campus Life.

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Schedule Details:

after hours may be required if necessary

Work Location:

Lubbock

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in higher education or related field from an accredited institution;

• Minimum of one (1) year related work experience working with students and/or student groups in a higher education setting to include student organization conduct, events, social, professional and interpersonal development.

• One year (1) related work experience in student staff supervision, budget management, program development and evaluation.

• Demonstrated experience in conducting student conduct or Title IX investigations.

• Demonstrated experience building community relations, partnerships and interacting with various constituency to include, but not limited to community organizations, faculty, staff, alumni, and National Greek organization and advisors.

• Demonstrated ability and strong interpersonal skills to work with individuals and groups.

• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, faculty, and other community stakeholders.

• Experience utilizing various technology programs to include Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and web-based data systems to include Maxient and RealResponse.

Department:

Vice Provost for Student Life

Required Attachments:

Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV

Job Type:

Full Time

Shift:

Day

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field. Four years of related administrative and technical experience. Additional job related education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the University:

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

Job Family:

Organizational Administration

Job Sub Family:

Administrative Operations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of college students.

• Demonstrated knowledge of student organization conduct procedures.

• Demonstrated skill in creating reports, assessments and outcomes-based reporting.

• Demonstrated knowledge of current research, trends, and issues in college student development.

• Knowledge of student leadership and student development theories.

• Ability to work across a large organization with many stakeholders and successfully advance goals, projects, and programs.

• The attributes required to perform the job that are generally demonstrated through qualifying service, education, or training.

• Excellent written communication and public speaking/presentation skills.

Annualized Pay Range:

$59,000 - $77,100 - $94,900