Program Manager - Student Advocacy & Accountability (Student Organizations)

Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Louisiana State University invites applications for the position of Program Manager for Student Advocacy & Accountability (SAA). Reporting to the Associate Dean & Director of SAA, this position provides leadership and oversight for the accountability processes involving student organizations, fraternities and sororities, and sport clubs, as well as the administration of the Code of Student Conduct. The Program Manager is responsible for prompt, impartial, thorough, and equitable investigations of alleged violations of University policies, developing proactive prevention and harm reduction initiatives, and building collaborative partnerships across campus and with external stakeholders. The position manages an Investigation Support Team composed of trained volunteer staff to assist with large-scale investigations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree and at least three years of related professional experience working with student conduct, fraternities and sororities, student organizations, sport clubs, or closely related experience.
• OR Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education and at least one year of related professional experience working with student conduct, fraternities and sororities, student organizations, sport clubs, or closely related experience.
• LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply— a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher education and at least five years of experience working with student conduct, fraternities and sororities, student organizations, sport clubs, or closely related experience.
• Knowledge of legal issues related to higher education and student due process rights.
• Experience in curriculum/training development and implementation.
• Experience with Maxient or other case management tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the formal and informal resolution process for student organization, fraternity/sorority, and sport club conduct cases.
• Conduct prompt, impartial, thorough, and equitable investigations of alleged violations of the Code of Student Conduct and other University policies.
• Support student organizations through resource development, trainings, educational programs, and harm reduction initiatives.
• Advises the Judicial Branch of the LSU Student Government, providing guidance on procedures, policy interpretation, and leadership development.
• Recruit, train, and coordinate Investigation Support Team members to assist with complex or large-scale cases.
• Leads the Student Organization Accountability Team and represents the department in prevention, compliance, and policy development efforts related to student organizations.
• Coordinates the University Hazing Education & Compliance Committee, ensuring LSU’s compliance with state and federal hazing prevention and education laws, including the Max Gruver Act (2018), the Stop Campus Hazing Act (2024), and the Caleb Wilson Act (2025).
• Conducts investigations and adjudication of organizational and individual cases in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct and other University policies.
• Coaches student leaders and organizations on policy compliance, operational best practices, and harm reduction strategies.
• Recruits, trains, and manages Investigation Support Team members for high-volume or complex cases.
• Advises the Judicial Branch of LSU Student Government, providing guidance on procedures, policy interpretation, and leadership development.
• Assists with academic integrity case resolution, including investigations and sanction implementation as assigned.
• Assists with University Hearing Panel (UHP) processes as needed, including preparation, logistics, and follow-up in coordination with the designated UHP lead.
• Designs, implements, and assesses prevention and harm reduction strategies for student organizations.
• Tracks and ensures timely completion of sanctions and outcomes.
• Develops and delivers training for student leaders, advisors, and investigation team members.
• Coordinates institutional hazing prevention and compliance initiatives, ensuring all education, reporting, and enforcement efforts align with state and federal requirements.
• Manages Maxient caseload, ensuring case progression and compliance with timelines.
• Coordinates communication with campus partners, national organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Oversees budget for organizational conduct programming and training.
• Contributes to policy development, review, and implementation related to student organization accountability and student conduct processes.
• Ensures quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement in all programs, communications, and processes.
• Supports divisional initiatives such as Move-In Day, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Career Expo, Disability Services Finals Testing, and other special projects (minimum of 40 hours per year).

Benefits

• LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees