Coordinator for Student Conduct and Community Standards

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Under the supervision of an Assistant Director for Student Conduct and Community Standards, the Coordinator for Student Conduct and Community Standards performs a variety of functions and responsibilities related to the delivery of student services with primary responsibility for adjudication of student conduct cases.

Essential Functions

• Reviews student conduct referrals, determines policies under review, issues notices of code violation(s).
• Reviews resolved student conduct cases and monitors timely completion of case and sanctions.
• Serves as a student conduct case administrator for cases resulting in sanctions up to Housing Removal and Suspension Deferred. Ensures student conduct cases are adjudicated and resolved per established procedures.
• Supports the processing of student conduct records requests.
• Supports University hearing board activities including serving as a procedural advisor.
• Assists with the creation of student conduct related reports and assessment.
• Assists in the development of educational initiatives and delivery of trainings, presentations, workshops, and publications for members of the university community.
• Utilizes the applicable administrative software system to maintain accurate conduct case records.
• Participates in the development of goals and learning outcomes for student conduct as a member of the Student Conduct and Community Standards Office team.
• Supports programs, events, and initiatives coordinated by Student Conduct and Community Standards Office and the Dean of Students Collaborative.

Other Functions

• Performs related duties as assigned or required. Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.
• Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent both with law and with University policy.
• Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace. Uses access to sensitive and/or not yet public University-related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related experience -OR- a Master's degree and related experience.
• Experience working at a college/university or another educational setting which includes direct experience adjudicating student conduct cases.
• Experience using a web-based conduct software platform to initiate, track, and record student conduct matters.
• Demonstrated computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and web-based applications.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and in developing inclusive communities and work teams.
• Demonstrated experience creating and delivering trainings, workshops and presentations.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Knowledge of and experience with Clery Act requirements.
• Two (2) years of experience adjudicating student conduct cases at a residential campus.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds without restrictions.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:30am-5:00pm; Position may require evening/weekend hours as needed.

Salary Information

Level 26

PSU Hiring Ranges

Special Instructions to Applicants

Upload your resume, along with your completed application. Our team will check references at the final stage of the interview process. Please be prepared to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references. This position will remain open until filled or the advertised closing date, whichever occurs first. Early submissions are recommended.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.