Associate Director of Community Standards

Location: Oneonta, NY Category: Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Oct 15 2026 Job Description:

The Division of Student Affairs is committed to ensuring every student's SUNY Oneonta experience is positive, safe, healthy, and meaningful. We provide students with the tools and support they need to thrive both during their time on campus and beyond graduation.

The Office of Community Standards is responsible for communicating SUNY Oneonta's behavioral expectations via the Code of Student Conduct. The office provides educational opportunities which foster student learning, personal integrity, and ethical development by holding students accountable for behavior that is not consistent with SUNY Oneonta's expectations. We are seeking an Associate Director of Community Standards to lead the department and further develop and prepare students to enter a global society while promoting healthy and safe lifestyles.

This 12-month position reports to the Associate Vice President of Student Affairs, Dean of Students and involves regular engagement with students, campus partners, and community resources. The Office of Community Standards collaborates with students navigating academic and/or behavioral concerns and helps connect them to appropriate support on campus.

To learn more about the University and the department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ or https://suny.oneonta.edu/office-community-standards.

Duties May Include:

• Ensuring the investigation and adjudication of alleged violations of the Code of Student Conduct for individuals and student organizations.

• Overseeing annual review, revision, and distribution of the Code of Student Conduct.

• Coordinating the Standing Disciplinary Board hearings and appeal process.

• Working regularly with the Title IX Coordinator to ensure proper investigation and compliance in cases involving sexual violence, stalking, domestic violence, or dating violence are suspected.

• Developing and implementing a comprehensive assessment plan for the Office of Community Standards.

• Providing monthly and end-of-semester data reports, including retention and persistence data.

• Providing supervision to a Hearing Officer, Hearing Board, and Administrative Assistant.

• Providing training and consultation, including:

• Training and consultation for residence life staff, faculty, and other campus and community constituents.

• Training for Hearing Board members annually.

• Training and support for Greek Life and the Greek Life J-Board.Serving as liaison to Greek Life and the Greek Life J-Board.

• Serving as Chair of the Behavioral Assessment/Intervention Team (BAIT) and managing documentation and communication for team members.

• Serving on campus committees and work groups.

• Serving as a resource for campus and community constituents regarding conflict resolution.

• Maintaining records in accordance with FERPA, NYS, and SUNY Oneonta's requirements.

• Participating in activities and collaborating with other offices within the Division of Student Affairs.

Salary: $67,375 - $72,000 commensurate with experience. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Higher Education Administration or related field.

• 3 -5 years of experience in student conduct with demonstrated progressive responsibility.

• Demonstrated training and/or experience in the investigation and adjudication of Title IX cases.

• Prior supervisory experience.

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience working with Maxient or related software programs.

• Demonstrated ability to solve complex issues while functioning as an independent decision-maker.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration or related field.

• Experience using mediation and/or restorative justice as a conflict resolution model.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and assessment.

• Experience as a member of a behavioral assessment/intervention team.

• Knowledge of principles and procedures involved in risk assessment.

• Experience working with and serving diverse populations.

Additional Information:

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News.

The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's indeed.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.