Risk Manager and Prevention Specialist, Student Conduct

Hiring contingent upon a background check.

About the Role

The Risk Manager and Prevention Specialist reports to the Assistant Director of Student Conduct. This position advances the University’s commitment to student learning, community responsibility, and proactive risk reduction through the development and delivery of educational programs, outreach initiatives, and prevention strategies. The role serves as the primary coordinator for educational programming that promotes responsible decision-making, restorative practices, community standards, and developmental sanctions.

Working collaboratively with the campus community, this position designs and implements evidence-informed prevention initiatives that strengthen campus culture, reduce high-risk behaviors, and support student success.

Responsibilities

• Design and facilitate educational workshops and presentations.
• Coordinate hazing prevention initiatives in conjunction with campus partners.
• Develop community standards education and facilitate educational sanction workshops.
• Coordinate new student education or campaigns addressing emerging student issues.
• Create educational resources for the campus community.
• Coordinate collaboration efforts with campus partners.
• Assist student organizations in developing healthy organizational cultures and provide organizational consultations for policy interpretation.
• Serve as the primary case manager for an assigned caseload of individual and organizational misconduct cases.
• Determine appropriate resolution pathways and facilitate educational conferences with individuals and/or registered student organizations.
• Draft communication through all steps of the case lifecycle, assign educational sanctions, and appropriately document case files.
• Work closely with students, faculty/staff, and internal/external stakeholders in the resolution of Code violations.
• Develop prompt and equitable investigation plans, identify and interview parties/witnesses, maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and catalog necessary data in Maxient.
• Assess educational programs, workshops, and learning outcomes.
• Develop marketing materials and educational campaigns; manage outreach calendars and promotional efforts.
• Maintain prevention resources and educational content; assist with annual departmental assessment initiatives.
• Perform various related duties to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 12 months of experience in community outreach activities or health education.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s Degree for a total of 60 months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12 months of experience with Student Affairs, Student Conduct, Restorative Practices, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and/or Human Relations.
• Master’s Degree in higher education administration or its equivalence (Human Relations, Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, Conflict Resolution, etc.).
• Familiarity with electronic student conduct information management systems; Maxient preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs, Student Conduct, Student Life, and Residence Life.

Skills

• Exceptional ability to engage with diverse stakeholders including students, faculty, staff, parents, media, and community partners.
• Skilled in managing multiple priorities, workflows, and deadlines effectively.
• Understanding of prevention science and health promotion efforts.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills with diverse student populations.
• Experience developing educational programs and assessing learning outcomes.
• Event planning and project management skills.
• Ability to inspire, teach, and influence others; adept at conflict mediation and team supervision.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive campus environment; strong initiative to solve problems.
• Intercultural competence and understanding of campus climate and diversity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experienced in metrics, assessment, and reporting.
• Familiarity with student conduct, conflict resolution, restorative justice, and fraternity/sorority systems.
• Skilled in interpreting policies and regulations; ensures adherence to state and federal guidelines.
• Ability to build cross-campus relationships and work effectively with interdepartmental teams; demonstrated administrative and political acumen.

Benefits

• 14 paid holidays per year.
• 18 – 22 hours of Paid Time Off per month.
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance plans for you and your family.
• Retirement options that require no contributions from you.

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Pay

Targeted pay range of $22.83 - $24.18 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.