Job Description

DescriptionThis position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).In accordance with the , this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package found on our and annual salary range of $67,159 to $111,927.Location -This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.Working at the University of AlbertaThe University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 14,000 faculty and staff, over 40,000 students and 260,000 alumni worldwide.Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people \xe2\x80\x94 from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .Working for the DepartmentThe Vice Provost and Dean of Students (DoS) is responsible for providing a number of specialized support services that help students achieve success and reach their academic potential. The Dean of Students\xe2\x80\x99 supports all students on the university\xe2\x80\x99s numerous campuses and so must employ creative strategies to meet the diverse needs of a large student population.PositionReporting to the Manager and working collaboratively with the Student Life Team in the Office of the Dean of Students, the Student Conduct Officer is jointly responsible for making decisions under the student Conduct Policy (SCP) and the Student Academic Integrity Policy (SAIP) in accordance with the goal of maintaining the safety and integrity of the University Community.Mandated by GFC policy, the SCA ensures that violations of the above policies are appropriately investigated and sanctioned when warranted for all University of Alberta campuses. Addressing highly visible and sensitive matters, the SCA must balance the safety of the community with the goal of student development and learning. A substantial component of SCA\xe2\x80\x99s role is to mitigate, manage and prevent significant risks to the University\xe2\x80\x99s reputation, as well as the risk of judicial review of discipline decisions and other civil litigation against the University.SCA also works with the Student Life Team to provide needs-based, complainant driven non-disciplinary accountability options, such as restorative practices, voluntary educational measures, and other facilitated alternatives to policy complaints.Finally, SCA engages in prevention and promotion in an effort to prevent policy violations. Major areas of responsibility include investigating and applying sanctions on policy violations; designing and facilitating community accountability options; providing educational workshops and seminars to students, TAs and instructors regarding the policy, restorative justice, sexual assault and other topics; awareness of policies and procedures to students, Faculties, Departments, and other interested parties; outreach to the wider community; and providing internal, provincial, national and international leadership in various areas of student conduct.Duties

• Investigate and make discipline decisions under the SCP and SAIP
• Meet with complainants, accused students, advisors and lawyers, witnesses and victims of policy violations
• Be able to adhere to and clearly explain University processes when criminal lawyers and other external advisors become involved
• Receive procedural and legal requests and make decisions on process
• Maintain the integrity of the University\xe2\x80\x99s processes when criminal or other processes occur simultaneously
• Generate independent, arm\xe2\x80\x99s length discipline decisions, including written summary of allegations, description of investigation, decision on whether the student was responsible for the offence(s) as charged, and impose appropriate sanction(s) in accordance with policies, including reasons, based on the requirements of administrative law
• Ensure procedural fairness and transparency to reduce the risk of litigation, judicial review, and reputational risk
• Provide advice and guidance to Associate Deans, Directors and other members of the University Community regarding discipline cases Connect students to on-campus resources, including the Office of the Student Ombuds, the Sexual Assault Centre, Helping Individuals At Risk (HIAR) and Counseling and Clinical Services
• Maintain confidentiality according to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPP) Act, balanced with the often competing requirements of procedural fairness under Administrative Law
• Working closely with the Student Life team, identify and provide opportunities for non-disciplinary accountability when a Code complaint is unsuitable, undesirable, or does not address the needs of the complainant
• Design process according to the needs of the person(s) harmed, potential for positive resolution, and team capacity
• Participate in campus activities, such as student and teacher orientations
• Respond to questions from students, instructors and other community members on the Code
• In collaboration with the Manager, identify other issues of student conduct, which can be addressed through preventative programs
• In collaboration with the Manager, coordinate with other University units to provide educational programming and/or educational sanctions
• Provide training, workshops or informational sessions through various units to faculty, staff, and TAs on issues related to student conduct, restorative justice, and sexual assault

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor\'s degree
• At least three years of related experience in a related field (e.g., student affairs, psychology, business administration).
• Ability to synthesize and conceptualize complex situations
• Ability to deal with a high degree of ambiguity
• Ability to effectively communicate sensitive and/or complex material
• Solid understanding of the effects of trauma on complainants, witnesses and/or respondents
• High level of critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated decision-making ability in the face of adversity; ability to analyze possible courses of action and determine strengths and possible consequences of each course of action before making a decision
• Ability to perform in high-stress situations, maintaining equilibrium when dealing with lawyers, parents and distressed students
• Skilled in conflict management, conflict resolution and mediation

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of the various areas within the University community, its policies and procedures (GFC, Code of Student Behaviour, Student Conduct Policy, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Policy, Student Academic Integrity Policy, UAPPOL, Residence Community Standards, Discrimination, Harassment and Duty to Accommodate policy, Helping Individuals at Risk policy, FOIPPA, etc)
• Experience in providing specialized student conduct support, adjudicating conduct decisions, restorative justice, etc...
• Specialized training in investigation and quasi-legal processes, with a strong understanding of procedural fairness and administrative law
• Trained and skilled in restorative practices and/or other community accountability processes

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, M\xc3\xa9tis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.Note: This opportunity will be available until midnight June 10, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

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