Conduct Officer for Residential & Community Living
University of California Santa Barbara
Application
Details
Posted: 17-Jan-25
Location: Santa Barbara, California
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Student Conduct Administration
Institution Type:
Other
Salary:
$60,000+
Work Location:
Hybrid
Salary Details:
The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $58,600 to $79,700/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.
Required Education:
Bachelors
Additional Information:
Hybrid/Remote is allowed.
Internal Number: 75357
Under the general supervision of the Residential Student Conduct Manager and the Assistant Dean of Students/Associate Director of Student Conduct, the Conduct Officer is charged with the responsibility of articulating and educating the Housing and Residential Communities on resident policies, procedures and community standards. The Conduct Officer: -Develops and implements programs for Lead staff, resident assistants and student-residents on Residence Hall/Apartment Living community standards -Assists in the investigation, adjudication and general resolution of cases referred to Resident Student Conduct (Housing) and the Office of Judicial Affairs -Maintains and updates the curriculum for HDAE Personal Responsibility and Fire Safety courses. Leads/co-leads the facilitation of these courses throughout the academic year -Serves as an institutional contact and referral point for students, parents and clients who have questions and concerns regarding the judicial process. -Co-advises and trains the Peer Review Board -Responsible for maintaining the conduct case management database/system (Advocate) -Responsible for the coordination of conduct hearings and restorative justice circles.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Experience working in a confidential environment.
Experience adjudicating a student conduct caseload with strict adherence to due process procedures.
Outstanding interpersonal skills in working with college students; para-professional counseling skills required.
Strong analytical and computer skills for the collecting, coding and recording of disciplinary files.
Outstanding administrative and organizational skills.
Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
Strong knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs / Student Life specialization.
Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
Abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills.
Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
Residential & Community Living promotes a self-regulated environment for the residents of University residence halls and apartments. Their services foster the residents’ ability to live together respectfully and responsibly in a learning community and promote the academic success of all residents. The residential education program provides a quality living experience as well as opportunities to interact with other residents, faculty and staff.