About Salem Academy and College:

Salem Academy and College is the oldest continuously operating educational institution for girls and women in the country.  Since 1772, the institution has engaged in transformational change to innovate women’s education. Founded with the mission of making education accessible to all, Salem has a rich 252-year-old history and a long-standing track record of educating students who are prepared to make a bold impact locally, nationally and globally through liberal arts education.

Salem Academy is a boarding and day college preparatory school with focus on interdisciplinary learning using STEAM, wellness and leadership. Salem College is the nation’s only liberal arts college exclusively dedicated to developing the next generation of health leaders. Salem College has more than 40 full-time faculty and over 150 staff members who support approximately 500 students including full-time undergraduates, part-time students and graduate students. In 2023, Salem received a second $5M anonymous philanthropic gift equaling its largest in history focused on enabling our health leadership transformation. Our graduates are committed to making the world a better, healthier and more equitable place.

Niche lists Salem Academy as the No. 1 boarding school in North Carolina; No. 5 college prep high school in North Carolina as well as the No. 1 college prep school in the Greensboro/High Point/Winston-Salem, NC area. Salem Academy has students from more than 10 states and 5 countries. Over 85% of the faculty and staff have a master’s degree or higher.  Courses are taught at the college prep, honors, AP and dual enrollment levels.  The unique partnership and shared campus with Salem College allows for collaboration with college faculty/staff on curriculum ideas, club activities and more.

Recognized by the U.S. News & World Report, Washington Monthly, and the New York Times Magazine as a top liberal arts college in the nation, Salem College continues to lead among liberal arts colleges in social mobility and economic diversity. In 2023, U.S. News & World Report ranked Salem College #2 among all national liberal arts colleges in America as a top performer for social mobility. Salem performed as one of the best liberal arts colleges with the highest percentage of Pell-eligible students graduating in four years.  Out of 286 colleges in the country, the New York Times Magazine ranked Salem College as #2 for economic diversity – enrolling more economically disadvantaged students than its peers. This ranking is a reflection of Salem’s commitment to making education accessible and affordable for all students. In another 2023 national ranking, Washington Monthly ranked Salem College as #4 in the nation for Pell-eligible graduation rate, #8 in the country for earning performance, #14 best bang for your buck college in the southeast, and #24 best liberal arts college in the U.S.

Salem Academy and College is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a vibrant college town known as the “City of Arts and Innovation”. Winston-Salem is a lively academic community, home to six institutions of higher education and more than 26,000 students. Winston Salem has a collaborative and engaged academic community with strong private and public schools, excellent healthcare systems, and affordable housing. The Winston-Salem area also offers a rich variety of cultural opportunities and has a vibrant art and restaurant scene. Within a few hours of campus are mountains for skiing, camping, or hiking; rivers for whitewater rafting; and the beautiful ports and beaches of North and South Carolina.

Position Summary:

The Director of Student Advocacy, Conduct, and Compliance promotes retention and continuity of care for Salem College students.  This position reports to the Dean of Students to manage student conduct, the administrative response to student issues and crisis management, investigations, accommodations related to residential life and campus and the provision of campus and community resources to support student needs.  The Director of Student Advocacy, Conduct and Compliance is a 12-month, full-time staff position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Student Conduct and Accountability

• Develops a restorative and educational philosophy of student accountability, create and maintain policy for student conduct, and oversee the implementation of objective and timely accountability and judicial processes
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Office of Student Conduct and Support, including investigations, mediations, adjudications, and sanctions
• Responds to crisis and emergency situations promptly and effectively
• Intervenes to assist students in resolving conflicts
• Works with and advises the student-led Judicial Council and Honor Council
• Handles case management by providing support services and guidance to students facing challenges that may hinder their academic success or well-being. 
• Prepares periodic reports of student conduct patterns and trends.
• Responds to inquiries from external agencies (including other colleges and employers) and provides confidential student record information consistent with College protocol and FERPA.
• Partners with the Dean of Students to interpret and explain campus policies and requirements to students, faculty, parents and other stakeholders.

Compliance and Accessibility

• Conducts Title IX investigations and ensures all investigations comply with legal and campus requirements
• Works with Student Accessibility Services and Residence Life on medical accommodation requests for housing, dining, emotional support animals, and other accommodation requests related to the residential experience. 
• Stays current and informed regarding relevant higher education trends, best practices, and regulatory matters.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act

General 

• Participates in various campus committees, including but not limited to the Early Alert Team, Orientation Committee, Threat Assessment Team, etc.
• Works cooperatively with the Student Affairs team, Academic Affairs, Public Safety, and other campus partners.  
• Participates in New Student Orientations and other campus events as needed
• Keeps accurate conduct and compliance records
• Participates in an on-call rotation with other Division of Student Affairs staff
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of Students

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant experience
• Ability to manage details and follow through to ensure timely responses
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in the following:  Google Suite, EAB Navigate, PowerCampus, and Excel
• Ability to work extended hours (evenings, nights and weekends) as needed
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive situations with diplomacy and sound judgment
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate, graduate, or professional experience in a conduct, care, accessibility, or case management position such as graduate assistantship, internship, or similar experience.
• Experience with administrative disciplinary proceedings or prior adjudication experience at a college or university.
• Experience advising, coaching, or mentoring students.

Physical Functions

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is required to sit for varying lengths of time; bend, reach, lift, push, and pull up to 20 pounds; occasionally stand, walk, and kneel and regularly ascend/descend stairs; use hands and fingers to handle or feel and manipulate keys on a keyboard; perform extended periods of work at a computer workstation, view a computer monitor; perceive sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and receive detailed information through oral communication; express and exchange ideas by means of spoken word; and work in an office setting. Meetings may require walking and/or driving to various College locations.

Salem Academy and College is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment practices.