Emory University · 1 day ago
Assistant Director of Residential Community Standards and Care - Oxford College of Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. The Assistant Director of Residential Community Standards and Care plays a key leadership role in fostering a safe and inclusive residential experience at Oxford College, focusing on student success through various support and administrative functions.
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Responsibilities
Grounded in Oxford's mission as a two-year liberal arts college with a deeply residential ethos, this position is designed to holistically support student success through the integration of student conduct administration, non-clinical case management, restorative practices, coordination of bias-related responses, and wellness education
Functioning as both the lead hearing officer and administrator for the residential community standards process, as well as the coordinator of student support within Residential Education and Services (RES), this position provides students with consistent, high-touch guidance through moments of challenge, conflict, and identity-based harm
Leads the coordination of bias-related incidents and responses within RES to ensure timely communication, inclusive follow-up, and educational outcomes that uphold university policy and community values
This position also serves in the senior-level on-call rotation, providing director-level consultation, decision-making, and crisis response support to ensure comprehensive and consistent student care after hours
Works collaboratively with colleagues across Campus Life, Academic Affairs, and Student Support units to coordinate care, guide restorative processes, and advance equitable community standards practices
Through proactive outreach, restorative engagement, and intentional response efforts, this role reinforces Oxford's commitment to a residential environment where every student feels seen, supported, and valued
Serves as the lead hearing officer and community standards administrator for residential cases, coordinating all aspects of the community standards process from incident referral to resolution
Implements restorative and educational outcomes in response to policy violations, ensuring that community standards practices reflect Oxford's commitment to student development and Emory University's policies and procedures
Oversees the conduct clearance process for student eligibility verifications, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality in accordance with institutional policies. Maintains records, provides timely clearance determinations, and collaborates with offices such as Student Conduct, Global Education, and Campus Life to uphold compliance and equitable review standards
Maintains and monitors student hearing records in Simplicity Advocate, ensuring accuracy, FERPA compliance, and appropriate follow-through
Analyzes trends to identify patterns of behavior that require intervention or preventative education
Provides onboarding, training, and continuing education for residential staff and student leaders on policy enforcement, incident reporting, conflict mediation, and documentation protocols
Serves as a care responder and coordinator for residential students of concern, working closely with students experiencing emotional distress, interpersonal conflict, academic difficulty, or other personal challenges
Coordinates the response to bias-related reports within Oxford College in alignment with college policies and procedures
Ensures incidents are documented, triaged, and referred appropriately; maintains compliance with institutional equity standards; and collaborates with Community Standards to uphold fair, transparent, and educational outcomes
Works in close partnership with the Director of Student Success and Support Initiatives to track and manage complex student concerns, providing updates, care plans, and coordination support across departments
Engages in non-clinical case management, including outreach, follow-up, and referrals to campus resources such as Center for Counseling and Wellbeing, Student Health Services, Department of Accessibility Services, and Academic Affairs
Supports students navigating hospitalization, medical withdrawals, family emergencies, and re-entry to the college, ensuring that transitions are intentional, compassionate, and aligned with community expectations
Participates in regular case review and behavioral intervention team meetings, offering insight from a residential lens
Develops and leads educational initiatives and programming focused on personal decision-making, well-being, identity development, and community engagement
Collaborates with campus partners on proactive outreach campaigns in areas such as mental health awareness, alcohol and other drug education, conflict resolution, and bias prevention
Provides facilitation support and consultation for restorative conversations, re-entry circles, and other community-building processes when trust or connection has been disrupted
Serves as a content expert and resource to RAs and student organizations seeking to create inclusive, caring, and values-driven communities
Participates in the 24/7 senior-level on-call rotation (Deans, Director, etc.), responding to student and community crises, behavioral escalations, and incidents that require after-hours support
Serves as essential personnel during institutional emergencies, including inclement weather, power outages, public health events, and campus-wide disruptions
Provides in-person support and follow-up after critical incidents, ensuring that students and staff receive timely care and the community is stabilized
Assists with the design and implementation of duty protocols, on-call training, and emergency response documentation for the RES team
Contribute to institutional operations such as move-in, move-out, orientation, and commencement—moments of transition that are key to student experience and belonging
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
A master's degree in higher education administration, counseling, or a related field, and two years of residence life experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
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Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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