Conduct Specialist (multiple opportunities)

University of Washington Medical Center • Seattle, WA

2d • $62,112 - $74,004 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct seeks two Conduct Specialists. Reporting to the Associate Director for Community Standards and Student Conduct, the Conduct Specialist investigates and adjudicates alleged violations of the Student Conduct Code, including academic and behavioral misconduct that may occur on or off campus. The role determines and communicates appropriate educational sanctions for students found responsible and includes an additional assignment supporting one or more department functional areas, such as international student success, assessment of learning outcomes, UW IT coordination, outreach, or marketing and communication.

The position also counsels and advises students, connects them with campus resources, maintains confidential student conduct records, and contributes to prevention, education, assessment, outreach, and other departmental initiatives. Work is performed in a private office setting. The position is eligible for regular telework up to two days per week with supervisor approval.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent education and/or experience where permitted.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in higher education or a related field, or equivalent education and/or experience where permitted.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 2 years of experience as a University Conduct Hearing Officer or in a related position.
• Familiarity with the University of Washington and its structure and systems.
• Familiarity with student conduct database tools such as Advocate, Maxient, StarRez, or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Apply student development theory and practice in the student conduct process; counsel and advise students individually or in groups on behavioral, academic, substance abuse, safety, and emotional issues; and refer students to appropriate campus resources when needed.
• Investigate and adjudicate alleged academic and behavioral violations of the Student Conduct Code through prompt, impartial, and thorough investigative interviews.
• Determine and communicate administrative and educational student conduct sanctions when appropriate.
• Manage assigned student cases using computerized, web-based data systems, with attention to detail; prepare disciplinary records for full hearings and administrative reviews as needed.
• Occasionally serve as a Respondent Resource for students accused of misconduct, including sexual misconduct, by explaining conduct procedures, discussing academic advocacy resources, and participating in meetings as appropriate; serve as a Hearing Advisor in full hearings.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student records and conduct files in accordance with University, state, and federal regulations.
• Stay current with best practices, emerging strategies, and research related to reducing campus threats and connecting students of concern with support; keep informed about student conduct and student affairs practices, laws, and policies, and share relevant knowledge with the team.
• Initiate, plan, coordinate, support, deliver, evaluate, and assess programs, services, and workshops aligned with department goals, timelines, and procedures.
• Collaborate across the University to promote a culture of academic integrity and develop and implement academic integrity prevention programs with faculty, staff, and students.
• Collaborate with campus colleagues to develop and oversee programs for international students that promote integrity and introduce students to the American classroom environment.
• Share student conduct expertise with University colleagues and partners and represent the department in meetings and collaborative efforts.
• Prepare and update informational content across appropriate platforms and support marketing and outreach for department initiatives, services, and programs.
• Serve on committees, working groups, and project teams as assigned.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports; support special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The University describes its benefits as outstanding and provides opportunities for professional growth; specific benefits for the position are available through the referenced UW benefits information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level