Student Conduct Specialist

The Board of Trustees for the University of Northern Colorado • Greeley, CO

23h • $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 the student conduct process and communicates and enforces the Student/Registered Student Organization Code of Conduct. It serves as a university conduct administrator, adjudicating academic and non-academic misconduct cases, and facilitates conflict resolution processes. The specialist is a resource for 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 about student rights and responsibilities, responds to urgent conduct matters, and supports departmental and divisional initiatives and projects.

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

The position is contingent on Colorado State Legislature funding and Board of Trustees approval, and is subject to University policies and regulations. Successful candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship. A background check, educational check, and work authorization verification are required after a conditional offer. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one month of hire.

Requirements

• Earned bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience; graduate experience may count 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively 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 handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Commitment to working with students and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Computer and office software skills, including Microsoft Office, mainframe systems, and virtual meeting products, and ability to learn to use a database.
• Successful completion of required background and educational checks and authorization to work in the United States.
• Submission of original transcripts within one month of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in student affairs, higher education administration, counseling, or a behavioral or social science discipline.
• Experience in a Dean of Students Office or related university functional area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of 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.
• Experience in crisis management or risk assessment.
• Experience with the Maxient system.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary Resolution Coordinator in the Student/Registered Student Organization Code of Conduct process.
• Adjudicate student misconduct cases, including suspension- and expulsion-level cases, applying current evidentiary standards and university policies impartially.
• Investigate complex conduct matters involving multiple complainants, respondents, witnesses, and campus stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the Office of Student Engagement on student organization misconduct.
• Facilitate conflict resolution processes, including mediation and restorative justice conversations.
• Provide conflict coaching, explain resolution options, and refer individuals 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 confidential records in compliance with applicable laws, including FERPA and HIPAA.
• Provide administrative support to the Dean of Students Office, including preparing memos, reports, and letters for students, families, support people, and campus partners.
• Review weekly local law enforcement reports for incidents involving UNC students, request police reports, and manage related documentation.
• Monitor and process reports from University police.
• Update conduct records and communicate with campus partners about suspensions, expulsions, issued PNGs, and the lifting of these measures.
• Process and redact disciplinary records as requested.
• Conduct records checks for the Federal Government, FBI, and student engagement and employment opportunities.
• Create and deliver outreach, education, resources, and ongoing development opportunities for students, faculty, staff, and families on conduct, crisis response, and working with individuals in distress.
• 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, student rights, and wellbeing resources.
• Fulfill Dean of Students Office duties and committee work, and support other office functions, programs, and events.
• Stay informed about student conduct administration and conflict resolution issues locally and nationally.
• Complete assignments from the Assistant Director and Assistant Dean of Students, which may include advising student organizations and supporting cross-campus committees or intermittent team needs.
• Maintain regular office hours, assist with office calls and work as needed, and attend staff meetings.
• Report information about specified incidents under Title IX, the Clery Act, and University policy, and report concerns about harm to self or others.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Several defined contribution retirement plan options for full-time positions
• Sick leave and other leave options that may be available based on position
• Tuition waiver benefits for full-time employees
• Undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50% of in-state tuition charges for eligible dependents and spouses of employees working at 0.5 FTE or above

What This Job Offers

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