Student Conduct Specialist

University of Northern Colorado • Greeley, CO

18h • $58,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The Student Conduct Specialist supports the day-to-day functions of the Community Standards & Conflict Resolution unit within the Dean of Students Office at the University of Northern Colorado. The position administers and enforces the Student/Registered Student Organization Code of Conduct, adjudicates academic and non-academic misconduct cases, and facilitates conflict resolution processes. It serves as a resource to students, faculty, staff, campus partners, and local law enforcement on student behavior, community standards, and conflict management.

The role evaluates conduct processes and outcomes; coordinates educational programming on student rights and responsibilities; responds to urgent conduct matters; and supports divisional and departmental initiatives and special projects. It is a primary Resolution Coordinator and adjudicates cases including suspension- and expulsion-level matters. The position also maintains conduct case records, supports administrative operations, creates educational resources and training, and performs other duties for the Dean of Students Office as assigned.

Under Title IX, the Clery Act, and University policy, the position must report information about sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking to the Title IX Coordinator and appropriate law enforcement officials. It is designated a Campus Security Authority under the Clery Act, and UNC expects staff to report concerns related to harm to self or others.

Requirements

• Earned bachelor's degree and three years of experience; graduate experience may be counted at a 0.5 rate.
• Prior work experience in student conduct or a similar field.
• Prior experience in mental health, crisis response, or higher education/student affairs.
• Ability to receive and implement feedback from different parties in a timely and consistent manner.
• Effective communication with students, families, faculty, staff, law enforcement personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to gather, assess, and synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Ability to maintain neutrality and uphold fairness, equity, and due process in student conduct matters.
• Strong organizational and records-management skills, including the ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Commitment to working with students and staff of diverse backgrounds.
• Computer skills and proficiency with office software, including Microsoft Office, mainframe systems, and virtual meeting products, plus the ability to learn a database.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in student affairs, higher education administration, counseling, or a behavioral or social science discipline.
• Prior experience in a Dean of Students Office or related university functional area.
• Demonstrated knowledge navigating complex cases involving multiple parties.
• Experience in case and records management.
• Experience working cooperatively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Knowledge of developmental, psychological, and mental health issues affecting college students.
• Knowledge of and ability to work with culturally diverse communities and populations.
• Prior experience in crisis management or risk assessment.
• Prior experience with the Maxient system.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary Resolution Coordinator in the Student/Registered Student Code of Conduct process and adjudicate student misconduct cases, including suspension- and expulsion-level cases.
• Investigate complex conduct matters involving multiple complainants, respondents, witnesses, and campus stakeholders; evaluate information independently and apply University policies impartially.
• Collaborate with the Office of Student Engagement on student organization misconduct.
• Facilitate mediation, restorative justice conversations, conflict coaching, and referrals to appropriate agencies when reporting duties apply.
• Assign sanctions and learning outcomes using student development, holistic learning, and restorative justice perspectives while balancing individual and community needs.
• Use the Maxient database for case management and tracking, and maintain private records in compliance with applicable laws, including FERPA and HIPAA.
• Prepare memos, reports, and letters for students, support people and families, and campus partners.
• Cross-reference local law enforcement reports, request reports, monitor incoming University police reports, and manage case documentation.
• Update conduct records and communicate with campus partners about suspensions, expulsions, issued PNGs, and their lifting; process and redact disciplinary records as requested.
• Perform conduct checks for the Federal Government, FBI, and student engagement or employment opportunities.
• Create and deliver educational outreach, resources, and ongoing development opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and families on conduct, crisis response, and working with individuals in distress.
• Develop and deliver student training on topics such as bystander engagement, conflict resolution, and hazing prevention.
• Develop accessible educational materials and digital content about conduct and case management processes, student rights, and wellbeing resources.
• Fulfill duties and committee work on behalf of the Dean of Students Office, including other assigned support for office functions, programs, and events.
• Stay informed about student conduct administration and conflict resolution issues locally and nationally.
• Complete other duties assigned by the Assistant Director and Assistant Dean of Students, such as advising student organizations, serving on cross-campus committees, or assisting with intermittent team needs.
• Maintain regular office hours, assist with office calls and work as needed, and attend staff meetings.
• Report specified sexual misconduct and related incidents to the Title IX Coordinator and appropriate law enforcement officials, and report concerns related to harm to self or others.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• A selection of defined contribution retirement plans for full-time positions.
• Sick leave; other leave options may be available based on position.
• Tuition waiver benefits for full-time employees.
• Undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50% for eligible dependents and spouses of employees working at 0.5 FTE or above; grants cover in-state tuition charges.
• Other benefits may be available based on position.

What This Job Offers

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