Assistant Director, Student Conduct and Community Standards

STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 4 (004565)

UCPath Position ID: 40275625

Position Description History/Status

For Reference ONLY - PeopleAdmin JA Number:

704787

Approved Date:

12/4/2025 5:39:57 PM

Date Last Edited:

12/4/2025 5:39:51 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

9/1/2021

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

5000O

Organization:

ADMINISTRATIVE VICE CHANCELLOR

Division Code:

5901D

Division:

ADMINISTRATION

Department:

316500 - OFFICE OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE (AVC)

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

40275625

Position Description ID

168275

UC Payroll Title:

STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 4 (004565)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 21

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40058749

Reports to Payroll Title:

STDT LIFE DEVT SUPV 2

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40908611

Department Head Payroll Title:

STDT LIFE DEV MGR 2

DIRECTION - Indicates that the incumbent establishes procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives in a broad area of work. Only the final results of work done are typically reviewed. Incumbent typically develops procedures within the limits of established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Associate Director, administer department-wide functions for the Central Office and fifteen housing units by coordinating, providing direction, and monitoring judiciary procedures including investigations, hearings, and case resolution.  Provide training and education to staff and students, and serve as a departmental liaison about conduct matters to other units.  Assess and update policies and procedures through own expertise and solicitation of others' input.

Student Conduct & Crisis Management

Interpret, implement, and enforce University conduct and activity regulations, and housing regulations within campus residential settings. Review, process, and disseminate all incoming Incident Reports.  Monitor daily duty logs, identify critical incidents, and ensure all relevant information pertaining to the incidents has been submitted.  Liaise with campus partners and develop action plans for critical student issues.  Monitor incident follow-up to ensure adherence to laws, ethics, and University Policy and Regulations. Consult with Assistant Directors on case progress and staff performance. 

40%

Student Conduct Administration

Maintain Symplicity/Advocate student conduct data management system.  Catalog and manage all incoming Incident Report forms and case materials in Advocate database in accordance with all records maintenance protocols.  Monitor and track completion of all conduct paperwork to ensure compliance with UC, state, and Federal guidelines. Manage administrative aspects of the conduct process, including student appeals and hearings.

20%

Training, Education, & Development

Train ResLife staff on Housing policies, documentation, and privacy/confidentiality laws. Collaborate with other campus units, as necessary, in the development of training materials and presentations. Regularly review conduct sanctions and develop new content to address behavioral trends. Research and develop workshops, trainings, and programs designed to promote community standards and proactively address behavioral concerns. Plan and coordinate educational workshops for departmental staff as they relate to student discipline issues, rules and regulations, FERPA, Clery Act and other related student affairs topics. Develop, promote, and conduct presentations on student conduct related matters to University entities and and to student affairs professionals on campus and beyond.

20%

Student Conduct Reporting & Analytics

Collect, summarize, and analyze statistics and other relevant information regarding disciplinary matters within Residential Life. Prepare case summaries of conduct cases for department leadership and campus partners. Coordinate data collection efforts for internal/external audits and when Preservation Notices are sent by campus counsel. Conduct regular residential life judicial background checks for specified student staff and student groups. Coordinate with campus partners to implement quarterly enrollment checks.

10%

Support

Serve as Departmental representative at local and system-wide meetings and task group gatherings (UC conduct officers, Inter-collegiate Conduct Officers, PAC 12 Conduct Officers). Serve as department liaison for campus mitigation efforts in response to violations of Time/Place/Manner guidelines and special events.  Serve as member of campus wide committees on behalf of Residential Life (i.e. Consultation and Response Team, Housing Accommodations Board, Drug Free Schools Committee, Safety & Security committee).

10%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Required

Advanced degree in Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, Counseling, or related field from an accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

Previous experience in student conduct case adjudication at the collegiate level

Required

Advanced knowledge of federal regulations including Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy, Clery, Title IX, and Title VI.

Required

Strong ability to analyze data, evaluate programs, and procedures, interpret information in order to convey consequences and recommend courses of action

Required

Skill in writing business correspondence, analytical reports, publicity, procedural manuals and evaluation instruments to convey simple and complex information and to persuade others

Required

Advanced knowledge of student due process in judiciary matters in order to implement and coordinate disciplinary procedures.

Required

Ability to design and implement training programs and courses in the area of discipline and other student affairs topics for professional and paraprofessional staff as well as for disciplinary review board

Required

Ability to speak formally and informally by making prepared and extemporaneous presentations to individuals and groups in order to provide information, explain procedures, investigate facts, and persuade others

Required

Working knowledge of federal and state laws and campus and housing regulations

Required

Ability to analyze data, evaluate programs, and procedures, interpret information in order to convey consequences and recommend courses of action

Required

Working knowledge of microcomputer applications in a local area network, including database development, administration and management.

Required

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with departmental staff, campus personnel, community persons, and students to produce quality group work

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Bradley Hall

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical Skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.