Coordinator, Community Standards & Student Conduct
Youngstown State University
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Posted: 23-Oct-24
Location: Youngstown
Internal Number: 4702184
Aids in the effective and efficient operation of the student conduct system through collaborative relationships with internal and external partnerships, data-driven practice, and an understanding of today?s college students. As the Conduct Officer and advisor to Student Conduct Board hearing panels, processes and resolves campus-wide complaints of alleged violations of The Student Code of Conduct, with specific oversight of Housing and Residence Life-based cases. Investigates instances of student and student organization misconduct. Engages in office programming and outreach, increasing student, staff, and faculty awareness of The Student Code of Conduct, the Office of Community Standards & Student Conduct,and the Office of the Dean of Students. Coordinates student conduct-related training for groups including (but not limited to): Housing and Residence Life staff, student leaders, registered organizations, athletes, and study abroad participants. Responsible for annual recruitment and training of Student Conduct Board members.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Serves as a University Conduct Officer responsible for managing conduct referrals; assigns charges to involved parties, adjudicates violations, interprets University policies, maintains student conduct records.
Ensures objectivity and consistency for students referred.
Recruits and trains student, staff, and faculty members of the Student Conduct Board. Coordinates the selection and logistics of hearing panels, as needed.
Collaborates with faculty members and the Office of Academic Affairs to manage alleged violations of the academic integrity policy.
Aids in admissions and transfer reviews for applicants with documented disciplinary and/or criminal history. Completes background and conduct checks for both internal and external parties.
Educates the campus community regarding policies, student rights and responsibilities, and student conduct processes.
Attends and participates in university functions. Represents the department on divisional and campus committees.
Assists with day-to-day management of the department in the absence of supervisor.
Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Potential for remote work.
Supervision Exercised: May exercise supervision over student employees.
Knowledge of: University policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management; project management.
Skill in: Use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*.
Ability to: Collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications; maintain records according to established procedures; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; train or instruct others; move quickly and effectively from one tasks to another; work independently and in a team environment; develop and maintain effective working relationships.
(*) Developed after employment.
Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor's degree; two or more years of employment in higher education or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in student affairs, higher education administration, or a related field. Prior experience working in or partnering with university housing and residence life at the graduate or professional level. Awareness of relevant laws and policies impacting the student conduct process and higher education, including: Title IX of the Higher Education Act, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Drug-Free Schools Act, and the Jeanne Clery Act. Demonstrated collaboration with Title IX, law enforcement, athletics, counseling, case management, and student activities staff on a university campus. Knowledge of academic integrity/misconduct processes. Experience as a student conduct decision-maker or hearing panel advisor/member. Prior experience using Maxient and Banner software.
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