Senior Manager of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution | Office of Student Experience
American University of Sharjah View all jobs
- United Arab Emirates
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee and direct the operations of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (SCCR) in alignment with the mission of the Office of Student Experience and the University.
- Develop and implement short- and long-term goals for SCCR, leveraging team capabilities to achieve strategic objectives.
- Respond promptly to reports of non-academic student misconduct from various university stakeholders and adjudicate high-level cases involving individuals, residential students, and student organizations.
- Review and update the Student Code of Conduct, Student Pledge, and Student Handbook annually; propose edits and policy expansions.
- Refer students exhibiting behavioral concerns to the Student of Concern Committee and follow up to support success and retention.
- Manage and maintain the Student Infraction and Management System in collaboration with IT.
- Serve as a key resource on Student Code of Conduct policies and procedures for the AUS community.
- Promote mediation services and conduct training sessions on mediation for students.
- Design and deliver training for Conduct Council Hearing Board (CCHB) members and update the CCHB and Appellate Committee manuals.
- Coordinate the recruitment and onboarding of student members to the CCHB in consultation with the Executive Director - Student Residential Life and Conduct.
- Supervise SCCR personnel; oversee recruitment, budgeting, and request resources for staff development.
- Manage the OSE Student Verification System and ensure smooth operations.
- Represent SCCR on departmental, divisional, and university-wide committees as assigned by the Executive Director - Student Residential Life and Conduct.
- Execute additional tasks and special projects as assigned by the Executive Director - Student Residential Life and Conduct.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (A Master’s degree is preferred and considered a plus).
- In-depth knowledge of student conduct administration, conflict resolution pathways, relevant legal frameworks, and privacy regulations.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally.
- Diplomacy and discretion when engaging with students, families, and university stakeholders in sensitive and confidential matters.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated commitment to student development, equity, and inclusive practices.
- Ability to interpret and analyze data, apply critical thinking, and utilize various assessment tools within the student conduct process.
- Proven capacity for independent judgment and sound decision-making.
- Proficiency in using Student Infraction Management Systems and other conduct-related platforms.
- Trained in Title IX or equivalent frameworks, with the ability to investigate and manage cases involving interpersonal misconduct in alignment with university policy and legal standards.
- 7 years and above in Higher Education depending on educational qualifications and working with Students.
- Experience in investigating techniques, conflict management trainings and workshop facilitation
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- AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one’s qualifications.