Student Conduct Coordinator (Student Services Professional III)

Job Description:

Student Conduct Coordinator (Student Services Professional III)

Description

Position Summary

Are you passionate about promoting a safer, restorative, respectful, and inclusive campus environment? We’re seeking a dedicated Student Conduct Coordinator to join our team at the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities. In this role, you’ll play a crucial part in ensuring a fair and supportive community, and make meaningful impact on campus life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate alleged violations of the California State University Student Code of Conduct (Title V, Section 41301 of the California Code of Regulations).
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and community members to address academic and non-academic behaviors.
• Make informed decisions based on thorough investigations.
• Represent the University in matters related to student conduct.

Why Join Us?

• Mission-Driven: Be part of a university committed to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and cultural understanding.
• Growth Opportunities: We invest in your professional development and offer pathways for advancement.
• Inclusive Environment: Join a diverse community that values collaboration and mutual respect.

Position Information

• Full-time, permanent/probationary, role offering comprehensive benefits.
• This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities is responsible for acting on behalf of the University President regarding all aspects of student conduct. The Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities receives reports of alleged misconduct relative to the California State University Student Code of Conduct (Title 5, California Code of Regulations), investigates all complaints in order to determine whether University student conduct action is to be pursued, and determines appropriate university student conduct case dispositions and sanctions under the guidelines of California State University Executive Orders (EO).

Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity

The Division facilitates the academic and career success, personal growth and well-being of all students, and works proactively to address systemic inequities through professional learning, community building, advocacy, policy recommendations and organizational structures. We aim to foster an affirming campus culture based on the core values of excellence, equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion through:

• Recruiting and retaining faculty and staff who are reflective of the diverse student body and communities served by SDSU, and recruiting students who are representative of the rich diversity of the region and the world;
• Fostering an environment that is welcoming, affirming, and empowering for students, faculty, staff and alumni of all backgrounds;
• Enhancing the career and educational pathways of a diverse student body, the faculty and staff, including enhancing the learning environment and expanding learning opportunities for all students inside and outside the classroom, and expanding and connecting opportunities for students to participate in transformational experiences;
• Developing leaders who believe in and lead others toward supporting civility, mutual respect and diversity in our society and workplaces; and
• Cultivating relationships with the local community that advance the well-being of diverse individuals and communities.

Position upholds the Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, specifically:

“The Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity acknowledges and honors the inherent value and dignity of all individuals by creating and nurturing a learning and working environment that affirms and leverages our community’s diversity of traditions, heritages, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to fostering a culture of inclusive excellence designed to facilitate the personal and professional success, growth, development, and well-being of all members of our community. We manifest this commitment through our innovative, strategic and collaborative efforts to develop leaders who believe in and lead others toward practicing civility, mutual respect, and inclusion in our workplaces and society.”

For more information regarding The Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities department, click here .

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field, including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing, and conflict resolution where such are job-related. Possession of these knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required.

A master’s degree in Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Key Qualifications

• Working experience in a highly diverse student environment.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations as they pertain to student conduct actions, including FERPA.
• Experience working with the Maxient data management system or similar platforms.
• General knowledge of research and interview techniques; and of the principles of individual and group behavior.
• Demonstrates counseling-based/counseling-related skills.
• Ability to obtain factual and interpretative information through interviews.
• Ability to collect, compile, analyze and evaluate data and make verbal or written presentations based on these data.
• Demonstrated oral communication skills and ability to follow up with other departments and personnel to ensure accuracy of information.
• Experience in effectively engaging with individuals exhibiting strong emotions, guiding them towards understanding and accepting disciplinary procedures.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated experience in legal and ethical student disciplinary practices.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $5,276 per month.

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation. For more information regarding SDSU benefits, please click here .

CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,276 - $7,517 per month.

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here .

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on September 3, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by September 2, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here .

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Eurick Hilario at echilario@sdsu.edu.

Advertised: Aug 19 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
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