Director of Community Standards and Outreach Education

Description

Thomas College, located in beautiful Waterville, Maine, is defining what it means to be the College of the Future. With a strong commitment to innovation, career readiness, and community partnerships, Thomas College is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of Maine's top colleges for social mobility. Our distinctive Guaranteed Job Program, accelerated undergraduate degrees, and flexible graduate programs empower students to advance faster in business, entrepreneurship, education, technology, applied STEM, and arts & science fields. At Thomas, belonging isn't a buzzword; it's a promise. We create a supportive, welcoming environment where every student is seen, valued, and prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing world. For more information visit Thomas.edu.

The Director of Community Standards and Outreach Education serves as a key member of the Student Affairs team and is responsible for fostering a campus environment that promotes student learning, accountability, well-being, and community responsibility.

Reporting to the VP of Student Affairs/Dean of Students the Director serves as the chief conduct officer providing an educational approach to manage, track, and resolve issues regarding student behavioral matters. The Director is specifically responsible for the leadership and administration for student conduct processes, restorative and alternative resolution practices, prevention and outreach educational initiatives, and Deputy Title IX functions.

The Director is a member of the institution's Title IX team serving as Deputy Title IX Coordinator and lead investigator. In this role, the Director conducts intake meetings and investigations and assists with campus-wide education on topics related to Title IX, sex-based discrimination and harassment prevention, and institutional policy compliance.

This is a full-time position with some nights and weekends required.

The qualified candidate will serve as the Institution's chief conduct officer and primary administrator of the student conduct system. Conduct investigations, hearing, meetings, and administrative reviews of student conduct matters. Assist in policy and protocol development related to student behavior and community expectations.

Experience administering student conduct programs to higher education. Experience conducting Title IX investigations and managing Title IX-related casework.

Master's degree in higher education administration, judicial affairs, social/behavioral science, counseling, or related area preferred. Three to five yhears of progressively responsible experience in student affairs in a college or university setting. Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.

Thomas offers a competitive benefits package to include:

Medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 6% 403(b) matching plan, paid vacation, paid sick leave, thirteen paid holidays, on-site gym, meal discounts and free tuition for employees, spouse and dependent children.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and names of three professional references. Please include an email address on your application materials.