Job Summary:
The Coordinator of Community Standards is a full-time, 12-month position that oversees the day-to-day administration of student health, wellness and behavioral intervention processes. Reporting to the Dean of Students, the Coordinator of Community Standards works collaboratively with students, faculty and administration to address student-related concerns on and off campus. This position works to educate the university community regarding student policy expectations. The start date for this position is in July 2026.
Supervisory Responsibilities- Student Conduct Board: SCB is an all-University committee of students, faculty and staff that provides a representative community view and voice on the resolution of student misconduct and on policy matters related to the content and implementation of the Student Code of Conduct. The Coordinator serves as an ex-officio member of SCB and is responsible for managing SCB affairs in collaboration with the Dean of Students.
- Receive, triage and process incident reports from the University community.
- Manage the department’s administrative support, including scheduling, preparing for hearings and sending decision letters
- Manage incident reports and student records through university databases
- Ensure reports are completed fully, and in a timely manner, engaging in further inquiry should circumstances warrant doing so
- Serve as a primary hearing officer for cases adjudicated by the Code of Conduct
- Coordinate hearings assigned to other hearing officers
- Liaise with other administrative units to gather critical information as needed (e.g. Public Safety, Facilities, etc.)
- Train hearing officers
- Identify, recruit and train members of Student Conduct Board
- Assist with annual review of the Code of Conduct, website and other policies
- Other duties as assigned
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Technical acumen to manage complex IT systems (e.g., Maxient, Colleague)
- Ability to prioritize tasks that require timely attention
- Ability to manage sensitive/private information
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion
- Strong conflict resolution & mediation skills
- Ability to maintain composure, integrity and demonstrate ethical behavior when dealing with emotional topics
- Experience working with students of diverse student populations, including cultural, ethnic and varying levels of ability
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum 2 years’ student affairs or related experience
- Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic office environment
- Experience working with different databases and IT systems; direct experience with Maxient case management software is preferred.
- Previous role in student affairs, housing, etc. is preferred
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasionally lifting 25lbs or less
- Occasional weekend hours during high-volume work periods (Fall opening, Spring closing)
- Serve on Student Life On-Call (SLOC) rotation to support the overall management of student life at the University by assisting response staff in decision-making around incidents of student concern that require immediate attention outside normal business hours
About the University:
Delaware Valley University (DelVal) is a private, comprehensive, nonprofit university educating students with a curriculum that emphasizes and requires experiential learning. Located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles north of Philadelphia, the University offers 28 undergraduate majors in business, arts and sciences, and agricultural and environmental sciences; 12 master's degrees; and a doctorate in education. Founded in 1896, DelVal has been cited by the National Society for Experiential Education as having the country's top experiential learning program, by Princeton Review as one of the best colleges in the Northeast, and by College Factual as having one of the top 20 animal science programs in the country.
Delaware Valley University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 2 years student affairs or related experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize time-sensitive work
- Technical acumen to manage complex IT systems and databases
- Experience working with different databases and IT systems
- Direct experience with Maxient case management software
- Ability to manage sensitive/private information and exercise sound judgment
- Strong conflict resolution and mediation skills
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic office environment
- Master's degree
- Previous role in student affairs or housing
What We Do
Delaware Valley University (DelVal) is dedicated to encouraging and facilitating an environment where students can realize their dreams. Students graduate with the skills necessary to pursue careers that provide personal satisfaction, impact the greater good and make a difference in the issues that matter most to them. DelVal features individualized attention, small class sizes, and an applied—as well as theoretical—approach to learning in Doylestown, PA. Founded in 1896, our institution offers rich programs in the sciences, as well as a variety of programs in business and the humanities, offering 28 undergraduate majors, more than nine master’s programs, a doctoral program, and a variety of adult education courses. We have a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and provide each of our students with real-world, hands-on experience across each of our programs.
