Liberty University Hiring for Associate Director of Academic Integrity at Hybrid Full Time

The primary responsibility of an Associate Director (AD) of Academic Integrity (AI) in the Office of Community Life (OCL) is to engage with students to address alleged violations of the academic honor code. The AD must clearly understand student development theory and practice, policies, and procedures relating to student conduct processes, academic integrity standards of practice, and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The AD is responsible for assisting and supporting all stakeholders in the academic integrity process. Each AD must update the Director of Academic Integrity (DAI) on any disciplinary, personal, physical, spiritual, or emotional problems involving the student population. Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion, an AD is directly responsible to the DAI and is expected to assist in whatever areas are deemed necessary. The AD will also assist in developing and implementing academic integrity-focused educational programming and training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage with students for investigation, inquiry, accountability, mentorship, and discipleship.
• Review and respond to Incident Reports (mainly reported by faculty) for matters about academic misconduct.
• Advise, correspond, and collaborate with faculty regarding academic integrity issues in accordance with FERPA guidelines.
• Perform duties associated with academic misconduct prevention and educational programming.
• Work cooperatively and communicate with university staff to consistently ensure the cohesiveness necessary to apply community standards and academic misconduct proceedings. This includes but is not limited to, corresponding, and collaborating with other student affairs staff, the Dean of Students, the Director of Academic Integrity, Academic Affairs, and the Registrar.
• Assist in the supervision and support of Administrative Graduate Assistants.
• Assist administration with student-related issues/resolutions (President, Student Advocate Office, International Student Office, etc.)
• Act as liaison to faculty, staff, and administration regarding student-related problems.
• Aid the student population through student support services.
• Attend Dean of Students, departmental, and official Liberty University meetings as required.
• Update, revise, and evaluate office publications (manual, website information, brochures, newsletters, etc.)
• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May assist in the supervision of Administrative Graduate Assistants.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALSEducation and Experience

A completed Master’s degree with a concentration in higher education, student development, counseling, pastoral studies, biblical studies, or a related field is required. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills are required. Mid-level management experience and/or student development-related experience in a management capacity is preferred. Strong working knowledge of educational trends related to higher education is preferred.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOBCommunication and Comprehension

• Exceptional abilities to effectively communicate verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Exceptional skills in understanding, speaking, and writing English to convey messages and correspond articulately and professionally.
• Possess public communication skills that allow the professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business, government, and community customers and associates.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook and working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and related software.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and experience.
• Discretion and the ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to train and coach others.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Occasionally required to travel to local and campus locations.

• Frequently required to sit for extended periods to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Occasionally required standing, walking, and climbing stairs to move about the building.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conduct business.
• Regularly lift ten or fewer pounds

WORKING CONDITIONSWork Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled office setting. It is well lighted and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel to perform the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.