Manager, Student Conduct - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Department Student Services - Student Conduct & Accountability

Posted date March 27, 2024

Closing date April 22, 2024

Position Type Full Time

Description:

_This position is excluded from the bargaining unit._

In accordance with the Handbook of Employment for Management and Professional Staff (Excluded), this full-time continuing position offers a comprehensive benefits package that can be viewed on our Benefits Overview page and an annual salary range which will be commensurate with qualifications.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day.

We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada's Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Dean of Students

The 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' supports all students on the university's numerous campuses and so must employ creative strategies to meet the diverse needs of a large student population.

Position

Reporting to the Assistant Dean, Student Life (ADSL), the Manager is responsible for directing Student Conduct and Accountability (SCA) in accordance with the goal of maintaining the safety and integrity of the University Community.

The Manager oversees two Student Conduct Officers, a Student Integrity and Citizenship Officer and an Educational Program Designer.

Mandated by GFC policy, the SCA ensures that violations of the Student Conduct Policy (SCP) and the Student Academic Integrity Policy (SAIP) are appropriately investigated and sanctioned when warranted for all University of Alberta campuses.

Addressing highly visible and sensitive matters, the SCA Manager must balance the safety of the community with the goal of student development and learning.

A substantial component of SCA's role is to mitigate, manage and prevent significant risks to the University's reputation, as well as the risk of judicial review of discipline decisions and other civil litigation against the University.

Duties

Receive and clarify as needed complaint files from Deans, Unit Directors and University of Alberta Protective Services (UAPS)
Conduct thorough and detailed investigations in accordance with the SAIP
Meet with complainants, accused students, advisors and lawyers, witnesses and victims of SCP 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's processes when criminal or other processes occur simultaneously
Generate independent, arm's 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 the SCP, including reasons, based on the requirements of administrative law
Hear and decide on appeals under the Student Misconduct Ticket Procedure
Hear and decide on appeals of Director, Student Care decision not to proceed with an investigation and charges under the SCP
Maintain arm's length relationship in decisions made on behalf of the University
Complete shortterm and longterm strategic planning to meet the goals of the University
Formalize the implementation of strategic initiatives and services in consultation with the VP DS
Monitor, evaluate and modify strategic plans when deemed necessary
Responsible for the University of Alberta academic integrity program
Evaluate existing program and needs assessment for improvement to ensure maximum effectiveness of the academic integrity program
Participate in campus activities, such as student and teacher orientations
Advise students and instructors on matters of academic integrity and relevant sections of the SCP
Provide inclass workshops on academic integrity,