What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Conduct Officer position at Rochester Institute of Technology?
Job Responsibilities
Adjudicate student misconduct through the RIT Conduct process and management of the Center for Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution :
- Assess and respond to incoming reports by analyzing and prioritizing cases, issuing interim and remedial actions.
- Serve as a hearing officer for medium and high-level cases, including Title IX cases, and those resulting in suspension or expulsion including the review of formal complaints or reports for live hearing preparation, facilitation of the live hearing meeting including questioning of parties and witnesses, policy application and determination of responsibly, in cases where policy violations are found, determinations for sanctioning are determined, and finally responsibility to draft and issue a written determination regarding responsibility and sanctioning. After the conclusion of the hearing and issuing of the outcome, the hearing officer role includes participation in any appeal processes and the future tracking of sanction completion and determination of eligibility of a student to be released from holds.
- For Title IX Cases (D19.0 & C27.0) all of the standard hearing officer responsibilities apply AND there is an additional requirement to complete 8 plus hours of annual training.
- Determine appropriate responses to misconduct and follow up with students.
- Use an electronic database system (Maxient) to monitor, manage, and maintain information related to all student cases.
- Develops and assists with conflict resolution, mediation, restorative justice, and the de-escalation of disputes
Conduct Administrative Initiatives. In addition to the direct responsibility of serving as a hearing officer for medium and high-level cases, this role will be assigned oversight of a slate of related administrative functions. These functions support or extend the work of Student Conduct beyond formal hearings and are essential to the overall management of student behavior on campus. Regardless of the specific assignment, the associate hearing officer will be responsible to lead the evaluation and analysis of the process, develop and implement process improvements based on feedback and evaluation, coordinate with campus and external resources and stakeholders, and represent the department mission and goals through the project.
At any given time, this role will be assigned leadership for department administrative functions, including but not limited to :
Shared supervision for Residence Life staff
Participate in ongoing professional development, provide professional competency development for conduct staff, volunteers and partners.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Details
In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and / or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
How To Apply
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Required Qualifications
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Preferred Qualifications
Department / College Description
In order to promote community standards, the Center for Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution designs and delivers a fair and educationally-based behavioral conduct process as well as policy education and training to the RIT community.
What do we believe at RIT?
Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.
As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical / dental / vision benefits; paid vacation / sick time / retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of the Center for Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, the Associate Conduct Officer supports the mission of the department, the division of student affairs, and RIT. The Associate Conduct Officer is responsible for administering the student conduct process as a primary hearing officer in a range of high-level cases, including Title IX. Additionally, this role has an administrative emphasis on further developing our unique programs including the Advocacy Initiative, Educational Sanctions, and the Residence Life Partnership as well as other outreach opportunities, in a manner that ensures student development, consistent and fair application of University policy, and respectful treatment of all participants.
The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator who is prepared to facilitate the student conduct and conflict resolution process centered on educational outcomes, as well as the issues, trends, and concerns for students and institutions of higher education. The Associate Conduct Officer must be an independent worker and a self-starter. The successful candidate will be a committed and experienced professional with a collaborative disposition, ability to think critically and creatively, excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and possess strong written communication skills.
