Student Rights & Responsibilities Manager - 608225
Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff, AZ
posted 5 days ago
About the position
Northern Arizona University's Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities (SR&R) is recruiting one (1) Student Rights & Responsibilities Manager to join their team in 2025. The Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities supports the educational mission of Northern Arizona University by upholding the standards of conduct for the university community. SR&R supports faculty and staff that may need assistance addressing student behavior and provides educational opportunities for students that may have violated university policies. Our goal is to provide an overview of the conduct process and serve as a resource for addressing concerns to ensure students successfully meet their goals in accordance with the expectations of the university community. This position will report to the Assistant Director, this position within Student Rights & Responsibilities and adjudicates all levels of student conduct cases, including cases which may result in suspension, expulsion, or degree revocation. This position will also specialize in organizational cases and investigations, including serving as a Student Rights & Responsibilities team member on organizational investigations. Provides resources, support, and remedies to parties involved in the investigations.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a University Hearing Officer in the adjudication of student conduct issues (individual) with an emphasis on student development and growth.
- Complete intake process for new referrals for possible violations of university policy.
- Monitor cases for compliance with assigned sanctions.
- Process and maintain private student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA).
- Serve as a University representative and/or witness as needed and appropriate with the University Hearing Board.
- Serve as a resource and presenter to university departments on topics related to individual cases within Student Rights & Responsibilities.
- Participate in campus efforts to prevent, reduce, and intervene with problematic student behaviors such as underage or excessive alcohol use, among others.
- Serve as a Student Rights & Responsibilities investigator for the management and coordination of organizational conduct cases.
- Complete intake process for new organizational referrals for possible violations of university policy.
- As a member of the Student Rights & Responsibilities unit within the Dean of Students, actively engage in efforts to enhance practice and procedures, revise publications, and standardize departmental practices.
- Provide assistance to students regarding a variety of student issues/needs, including crisis/personal issues they may be experiencing.
- Represent the Dean of Students at various programs including University Expos and New Student Orientation.
- Assist as needed with large-scale university events such as Homecoming, Family Weekend, and Welcome Week.
- Coordinate and assist with various special assignments within the Dean of Students as needed.
- Serve on departmental, divisional, or university committees or task forces as assigned or requested.
Requirements
- Undergraduate bachelor's degree.
- 2-4 years of relevant experience.
- 1-2 years of program management experience.
- Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree in Student Affairs, College Student Personnel, Counseling, Higher Education Administration, or related field (completed by position start date).
- Experience and knowledge in working with students and student organizations within a university environment.
- Experience in working with and knowledge of student conduct procedures.
- Experience with protected rights held and expressed by campus community members including speech, assembly, and association.
- Experience in developing, implementing, and coordinating various types of programs.
- Experience with and passion for working with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Familiarity with legal issues and case law related to student conduct administration.
Benefits
- Generous health, dental and vision insurance.
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program.
- 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year.
- Tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents.
