Conduct Specialist (multiple opportunities)

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct (CSSC) is hiring two Conduct Specialists. Reporting to the Associate Director for Community Standards and Student Conduct, the Conduct Specialist investigates and adjudicates alleged academic and behavioral violations of the Student Conduct Code, including incidents that occur on or off campus. The role determines and communicates appropriate educational sanctions for students found responsible and provides student counseling, referrals, and support during conduct processes. It also includes an additional assignment in one or more department areas, such as international student success, learning-outcomes assessment, UW IT coordination, outreach, or marketing and communications. The role also plans, delivers, and evaluates programs and workshops; supports academic integrity initiatives; collaborates with campus partners; and contributes to department communications, reporting, committees, and special projects. The position is regular, full-time (100% FTE), and eligible for regular telework up to two days per week with supervisor approval. Work is performed in a private office setting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Three years of professional experience in higher education or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field.
Two or more 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 about behavioral, academic, substance abuse, safety, and emotional issues, and make referrals to appropriate campus resources when needed.
Investigate and adjudicate alleged academic and behavioral violations of the Student Conduct Code through prompt, impartial, and thorough interviews.
Determine and communicate administrative and educational conduct sanctions when appropriate.
Manage assigned student cases using computerized, web-based data systems, maintaining attention to detail.
Prepare disciplinary records for full hearings and administrative reviews as necessary.
Occasionally serve as a Respondent Resource for students accused of misconduct, including sexual misconduct, explaining processes and procedures, discussing academic advocacy resources, and participating in meetings as appropriate.
Serve as a Hearing Advisor in full hearings.
Maintain confidentiality of student records and conduct files in accordance with University, state, and federal regulations.
Stay current on best practices, emerging strategies, research, laws, and policies relevant to student conduct, campus safety, and student affairs, and share relevant knowledge with the team.
Initiate, plan, coordinate, support, deliver, evaluate, and assess programs, services, and workshops aligned with department goals and procedures.
Collaborate with University colleagues and partners to promote a culture of academic integrity.
Develop and implement academic-integrity prevention programs with faculty, staff, and students.
Collaborate with campus colleagues on 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 assigned committees, working groups, and project teams.
Prepare routine and ad hoc reports, support special projects, and perform other related duties as assigned.