Director - Student Conduct and Mental Health Services

Director - Student Conduct and Mental Health Services - 991442

Job Number: 506435
Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Department: SA-Student Conduct Office
Categories: Student Life/Services - Housing, Recreation, Activities, Academic Administration / Instructional Design & Support / Management / Executive
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Job Title: Director - Student Conduct and Mental Health Services - 991442
Location: Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Work Type: Full Time with Full Benefits
Job Category: Exempt
Hiring Range:
Pay Basis:

Annually

Subject to Grant Funding?: No
Essential Job Functions: 1. Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff, including hiring, coaching, evaluating, and terminating, all in accordance with university policies and procedures.

2. Oversees the student disciplinary process. Meets and communicates with students and colleagues to address and respond to complaints and concerns regarding student conduct.

3. Develops and enforces policies related to student behavior, upholding institutional values and standards and the NSU Student Code of Conduct.

4. Develops, implements, and evaluates comprehensive mental health programs and services catering to diverse student populations.

5. Directs the preparation, maintenance, and on-time submission of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records, and files related to assigned activities and personnel; and as required by federal, state, and institutional policies.

6. Coordinates outreach initiatives to raise awareness about mental health resources and programs available to students.

7. Responds to students and/or families seeking assistance for mental health crises and to inquiries from the campus community referring students for assistance.

8. Serves as a key member of the crisis management and NSU CARE Team, providing expertise on student conduct and mental health issues.

9. Collaborates with campus and community stakeholders to provide crisis intervention and support for affected students.

10. Works closely with academic departments, student organizations, and community resources to foster a holistic approach to student wellness and development.

11. Participates in and leads training programs for faculty and staff on issues related to conduct, mental health, and student support.

12. Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations regarding student conduct and mental health services, including but not limited to Clery and FERPA.

13. Collects and analyzes data relating to student conduct and mental health services. Prepares and presents reports as needed.

14. Assists in the development and monitoring of the annual budget for the office, controls and authorizes expenditures in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations; and assures proper utilization of funds.

15. Completes other projects as required.

16. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Marginal Job Functions:
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Knowledge:
1. Ability to understand responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.
2. Advanced knowledge of Student Conduct policies and procedures.
3. Knowledge of the principles of student leadership and development, mediation and conciliation techniques, student services or related field State and federal laws related to campus safety and student discipline.
4. Knowledge of the principles of the institution, administration, management, and budgeting.
5. Knowledge of crisis counseling, mental health interventions and emergency response procedures.
6. Customer and Personal Service – Proficient knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of user satisfaction.
7. Advanced knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, database, Maxient, and data entry skills.

Skills:
1. Speaking - Proficient skills in talking to others to convey information effectively.
2. Writing - Proficient skills in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
3. Critical Thinking - Proficient skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
4. Judgment and Decision Making - Proficient skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one.
5. Complex Problem Solving - Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
6. Service Orientation - Proficient skills in actively looking for ways to help people.
7. Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
8. Assessment and crisis management skills to address complex mental health concerns.
9. Demonstrated creativity, initiative, and follow-through.
10. Solid supervisory, organizational, training and leadership skills.
11. Understands and demonstrates emotional intelligence.
12. Conflict resolution and restorative justice skills.

Abilities:
1. Ability to create and implement strategy.
2. Ability to interpret and explain guidelines, policies, and procedures.
3. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and other constituents.
4. Ability to set expectations and communicate clear feedback to staff.
5. Ability to manage multiple projects with strict deadlines.
6. Ability to work in sensitive and stressful situations professionally and confidentially.
7. Ability to support the development of a campus culture that values and promotes diversity.
8. Ability to monitor case management, using a database.
9. Ability to provide support to mediation processes.
10. Ability to work flexible hours including late nights and weekends.
11. Ability to travel to and from regional campuses as needed.
12. Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
13. Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
14. Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
1. Must be able to adapt to changing situations and to work under pressure.
2. Speech Recognition - Must be able to identify and understand the speech of another person.
3. Speech Clarity - Must be able to speak clearly so others can understand you.
4. Near Vision - Must be able to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
5. May be required to work nights or weekends.
6. Travel - Must be able to travel on a daily and/or overnight basis.
7. May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
8. May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils, mobile devices, and computer keyboards.

Job Requirements:
Required Certifications/Licensures:
Required Education: Master’s Degree
Major (if required): Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Higher Education Administration, or a related field
Required Experience: Seven (7) years of experience in student affairs, conduct, and/or crisis response
Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience working in higher education.
2. Mental health counseling and case management.
3. Involvement at the state, regional and/or national level with professional associations
4. Prior experience supervising others
Is this a safety sensitive position? No
Background Screening Required? No
Pre-Employment Conditions:

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary

Advertised: Dec 09, 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Mar 07, 2025 Eastern Standard Time