Student Personnel Officer

Cincinnati Job Corps Center•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Student Personnel Officer coordinates and administers the Center’s Standards of Conduct System in compliance with Department of Labor, corporate, and Center policies and regulations. The role administers the Student Incentive and Discipline Systems and supervises the Student Personnel Assistant. It supports Center goals and performance measures, student accountability and behavior management, and student safety and satisfaction. The position also provides staff training, supports student participation and positive behavior, and follows applicable Job Corps requirements and Center policies.

Requirements

Above-average public speaking skills and experience.
Above-average verbal and written communication skills.
Above-average problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work some evening hours and periodic weekends.
Ability to travel periodically.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
Valid state driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Three years’ experience working with youth in counseling or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Center in meeting its goals and objectives.
Prepare statistical data for monthly and other reports concerning disciplinary activities.
Promote student accountability for unexcused class absences through training, coordination with counselors, resident advisors, and instructors, and focused interventions for students with patterns of missing class.
Support an effective system for student accountability in the dormitories.
Ensure disciplinary systems are properly documented and closed, and that Job Corps policies and guidelines are followed.
Provide staff with weekly written feedback on student behavior incidents, including disciplinary reports, serious incident reports, and restriction lists.
Ensure the proper functioning of the Student Behavior Management Council (Peer Review), including board-member training, election supervision, hearings, and adherence to hearing guidelines.
Coordinate with Case Management Teams in evaluating student progress and performance as needed.
Establish and maintain dorm and education courts to encourage student participation in Center operations and positive behavior.
Provide behavior management training to all staff at least annually and to new hires within 30 days.
Ensure the behavior management plan is updated and aligned with the CDSS at all levels and phases.
Provide programs that recognize positive influence and behavioral change.
Work toward performance management goals and support the CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system.
Comply with DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulations, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
Maintain good housekeeping and comply with safety practices.
Model, mentor, and monitor appropriate Career Success Standards.
Supervise the Student Personnel Assistant and conduct required personnel assessments.
Be accountable for Center Outcome Measurement performance goals, the Quarterly Student Safety/Satisfaction Survey, and other measurable performance indicators.
Model and support career development goals, the Zero Tolerance Policy, appropriate social and employability behavior, intervention techniques, and student placement efforts.
Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.