Hearing Officer

Department: Student Conduct
Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 44
Time Status: Full-Time

About the Role

The Student Responsibility Coordinator (SRC) serves as a hearing officer within the Office of Student Conduct and plays a critical role in supporting the University’s student accountability framework. This position manages and adjudicates student and registered student organization conduct cases, facilitates conflict management processes, and applies university policies and procedures related to behavioral concerns. The SRC exercises sound judgment and attention to detail when reviewing incident reports, determining appropriate conduct processes, and assigning developmental sanctions aligned with university expectations and student needs.

In addition to case management, the Student Responsibility Coordinator develops and delivers educational programming and training related to the Code of Student Conduct, community expectations, and conflict resolution for students, staff, and campus partners. This role collaborates with stakeholders across the institution to promote understanding of conduct processes, support prevention efforts, and serve as a resource on complex student issues. The position also contributes to departmental operations, divisional initiatives, and university committees, supporting a coordinated and student-centered approach to safety, responsibility, and community standards.

From a student-centered framework, the practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, the SRC will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.

Responsibilities

• Manage and adjudicate student and registered student organization conduct cases.
• Facilitate conflict management processes and apply university policies related to behavioral concerns.
• Review incident reports, determine appropriate conduct processes, and assign developmental sanctions.
• Develop and deliver educational programming and training on the Code of Student Conduct, community expectations, and conflict resolution.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote understanding of conduct processes and support prevention efforts.
• Serve as a resource on complex student issues.
• Contribute to departmental operations, divisional initiatives, and university committees.

Requirements

• Master’s degree required.
• Two years of related experience.
• Experience adjudicating student conduct cases and/or case management.
• Knowledge of student conduct administration and best practices.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating, implementing, and facilitating educational programs, presentations, and/or trainings.
• Excellent interpersonal, critical thinking, decision-making, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate independent judgment regarding student issues.
• Proficiency with MS Windows, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint), and database management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus three or more years of related experience in College Student Personnel or a related field.

Skills & Knowledge

• Adjudicating student conduct cases and case management.
• Student conduct administration and best practices.
• Coordinating, implementing, and facilitating educational programs and trainings.
• Interpersonal, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Verbal and written communication.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Independent judgment on student issues.
• Collaborative team player with high emotional intelligence.
• MS Windows, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint), and database management.

Physical Requirements

• Handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds.
• Some standing, walking, and sitting.

Pay

Salary Range: $44,678–$71,469/year

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with some nights and weekends.