Senior Conduct Officer

About the Role

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Senior Conduct Officer. The successful candidate will assist in providing innovative leadership for the student code of conduct, policies and procedures, Title IX and risk management for students and student groups.

Responsibilities

• Handles individual student problems, complaints, grievances, and rights adjustment situations and provides policy interpretation, as assigned.
• Enforces, manages, and communicates the University's student conduct system, stated regulations, risk management pertaining to students, academic integrity, and sanctions.
• Conducts disciplinary investigations, as needed, and ensures that proper documentation of action and records are maintained.
• Processes Title IX inquiries and complaints from students, faculty, staff, and third parties by investigating in a timely manner and providing a fair and neutral process for both the complainant and respondent.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority for Clery and a Responsible Employee under Title IX.
• Maintains community service opportunities for student groups and works with appropriate University officials and departments to facilitate satisfactory solutions to issues and problems.
• Assesses and develops education programs related to Community Standards.
• Serves as a member of the decision-making body in relation to the revisions to The Student Code, including researching, evaluating, and recommending changes.

Requirements

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, education, social sciences, or a related field.
• Three years of experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience, or training.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage students and create and enhance their connection to the institution and each other.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and apply policies and procedures consistently.
• Ability to explain policies and procedures to staff and to the public.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
• Strong presentation skills, interpersonal, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five to seven years of progressive experience in higher education.
• Experience working with community standards.
• Active involvement in related professional organizations.
• Significant knowledge and expertise in Title IX, Clery, and other key compliance components.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues with significant problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

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Schedule

Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., occasional after hours.