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Coordinator of Student Conduct, Office of Student Conduct
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Position Number: 2127984
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Coordinator of Student Conduct, Office of Student Conduct
210000002S

Coordinator of Student Conduct, Office of Student Conduct - 210000002S

Description

The Coordinator of Student Conduct and Student Conduct Investigator serves as member of the Office of Student Conduct. The Coordinator supports the administration of the Student Conduct process serving as an investigator for all alleged violations including Student Code of Conduct; Honor Code; Policy on Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating and Domestic Violence, and Stalking; and other University polices by students and student organizations. The position serves as the liaison to the Office of Housing and Residence Life's Residence Education program by providing guidance and support to department staff serving as Hearing Officer. The position plays a vital role in the development of a campus environment in which students learn and grow into positive, productive citizens. The Coordinator responds to inquiries from students, faculty, staff, parents, and members of the community. The Coordinator may serve as the on-call Dean of Students' staff member on a rotating basis. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Student Conduct. The position may supervise or co-supervise all administrative, graduate, intern, and/or student staff within the Office of Student Conduct.

Duties include: analyzes and evaluates alleged misconduct to make recommendations on the appropriate investigation, adjudication, or closing procedures; serves as a University Hearing Officer for any alleged violations of University policy, evaluating complex information in order to render a decision utilizing the incumbent's training, professional judgment, University policy, and federal and/or state law; coordinates investigations with appropriate University and community agencies; prepares written reports of investigation findings, which include all pertinent facts, information, and evidence; assists in maintaining conduct records and database software; assists in the facilitation of educational programming related to the Student Code of Conduct, Honor Code, and other University policies and procedures for students, faculty, and staff; provides training for faculty, staff, and students on verbal de-escalation, crisis prevention, and crisis response; serves as a member of the Sexual Misconduct Response Team (SRT); serves as an alternate and ad hoc member for the Office of Student Conduct on the Case Assessment, Review, and Evaluation (CARE) Teams for Students of Concern (SOC), Behavioral Intervention (BIT), and Threat Assessment (TAT); and serves on Department, Division, and University program initiatives and committees.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

Excellent judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information
Strong skills in the areas of conflict resolution, problem solving techniques, interviewing and investigation
Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess and negotiate complex, highly sensitive situations
Exceptional critical thinking skills demonstrated by the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and facilitate resolution of difficult challenges, including the ability to handle complex issues of extreme sensitivity
Skill in writing concise, logical, analytical reports to convey complex issues
Ability to maintain neutrality and work under stress
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and success in working with diverse constituencies, both domestic and international
Strong and effective interpersonal skills; the ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individual needs
Ability to work as part of a University-wide community to resolve complaints in a neutral and sensitive manner
Ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships with staff at all levels at the University
Ability to read and interpret complex legal documents to evaluate their impact on University policy and procedures
Working knowledge of nondiscrimination laws and compliance regulations including Title IX, due process protections as they apply to Student Conduct proceedings, the Clery Act, VAWA and FERPA

Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; and one to two years of relevant experience and/or Graduate Internship/Practicum experience in a college or university conduct process, administrative, civil rights, or law investigations, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree; three or more years of relevant experience in a college or university conduct process, administrative, civil rights, or law investigations, or related field; significant experience conducting investigations alleging discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, and sexual violence; demonstrated experience working with individuals who may be in distress and/or handling difficult interactions; demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusivity, as well as the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies (staff, students, faculty, parents, administrators) with diplomacy and tact; demonstrated commitment to working with multicultural populations, and an awareness of issues affecting women, minorities, and persons with disabilities; knowledge, experience, and training in handling issues related to gender-based violence; superior leadership and management skills, including interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills; and excellent presentation and training skills.

The University of Tennessee Chattanooga is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

Job
Other Professional

Primary Location
US-Tennessee-Chattanooga

Organization
Dean Of Students Campus/Institute Chattanooga

Schedule
Full-time

Job Posting
Jan 20, 2021, 7:55:55 AM

EEO/AA Statement /Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 201 Human Resources Center, Dept. 5455, 615 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37403-2598, telephone (423) 425-5468. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity

To apply, visit https://ut.taleo.net/careersection/ut_chattanooga/jobdetail.ftl?job=210000002S&tz=GMT-08%3A00&tzname=America%2FLos_Angeles