Coordinator of Student Conduct- UPDATED

Posting Details Position Information Recruitment Number 1386 Number of Vacancies 1 Working Title Coordinator of Student Conduct- UPDATED Classification Title Student Conduct Coordinator Proposed Salary to be Offered $50,000 Appointment Percentage (Budget) 100% Position Summary The Coordinator of Student Conduct serves the Student Affairs Division in Student life by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and other community resources to promote inclusivity, student success, and development.
This position will report directly to the Assistant Dean of Students for Student Support and Conduct and will be responsible for implementing and administering the UW System Code of Conduct for reports of academic and non-academic misconduct.
Duties/responsibilities 65% Conduct Officer Duties Review incident reports, meet with complainants and accused students, investigate, and resolve moderate to serious allegations of academic and non-academic misconduct.
Represent the University for all Chapter UWS 14, 17, and 18 student conduct hearings.
Serve as a resource to administrators, faculty, staff, and students regarding UW System Code of Conduct and assist in ensuring university-wide compliance to the policies and procedures set forth in the code.
Ensures that student conduct is administered in a fair, impartial, non-adversarial, restorative, and educational manner through the recruitment and training of conduct officers and the hearing board.
Serve as a liaison to the Office of Residence Life related to student conduct matters and ensure consistency in protocols and sanctions.
Work with University Police, La Crosse Police, and other area law enforcement officials on incidents of student misconduct on and off-campus.
Serve as Level-4 user for Maxient and develop proficiency in the administration of Maxient and assist in training other campus users.
Conduct an audit Maxient with campus partners on an annual basis.
Serve as a Title IX Investigator and collaborate with the University Title IX Coordinator to conduct Title IX investigations or any reports of gender-based misconduct.
Serve as a mediator and Restorative Justice practitioner in conduct and Title IX cases.
Review and consider conduct situations and accountability in a culturally competent manner.
Follow up with appropriate completion of assigned sanctions.
Coordinate the recruitment, appointment, and training of conduct hearing panels and hearing examiners.
25% Student Life Specialist Duties Serve as an advocate for student needs and issues when appropriate.
Counsel and serve as a resource for students experiencing personal, social, emotional, and/or academic problems.
Provide communication, support, and assistance to faculty with extended and excessive student absences and other student issues.
Work with and provide information to the Academic Services Directors concerning student academic appeals and other issues as they arise.
Provide support and connection for campus response to incidents of violence or incivility.
Meet with students who are considering withdrawing from the university.
Facilitate and manage the withdrawal process, including coordination and follow up with medical withdraws.
10% Miscellaneous Provide oversight and implementation of Student Life compliance needs including the Drug-Free Schools Act, RPD 4-21 (Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression) as well as other federal, state, and UW System legal requirements.
Participate and be involved in campus, divisional, and UW System committees that impact Student Life, student conduct, and/or students in distress.
Position Type Staff/Administrative Pay Basis Annual FLSA Exempt Contingent Upon Funding No Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)? No Required Qualifications Master’s Degree in Student Personnel, Student Development, Higher Education, or related field and two (2) years of experience in Student Affairs.
One year of professional work experience investigating and/or responding to student behavioral concerns in a higher education setting Demonstrated experience working with diverse students.
Understanding of best practices, policies, and legal issues in student conduct and higher education.
Proven effectiveness in relationship building with a wide range of campus constituencies.
Strong Interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
Preferred Qualifications Three years or more of full-time experience in student conduct.
Demonstrated experience adjudicating Title IX cases.
Demonstrated experience working with restorative practices in the conduct process.
Experience with student conduct software (Maxient).
Formal training and/or certification in Title IX requirements and investigations; Clery requirements and other compliance obligations for higher education.
Experience working with students in distress and crisis intervention.
Physical Demands Reasonable Accommodations UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment.
Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.
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edu or 608.
785.
8013.
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edu or 608.
785.
8013.
Working conditions and environment Some travel may be necessary and occasional evenings and weekends to meet the needs of department.
Miscellaneous Information Information about your benefits Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include: excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
paid holidays and sick days.
sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at UWL.
after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.
Learn more at: https://www.
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pdf Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire.
This information is provided for illustrative purposes only.
Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
Information about UWL and the Surrounding RegionThe University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success.
Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge.
Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.
For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the U.
S.
News & World Report list of “America’s Best Colleges” for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest.
With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education.
There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees.
UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.
UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education.
More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.
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edu/info/strategic-plan.
The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000.
The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between.
Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation.
Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits.
Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation.
More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here: Choose La Crosse.
Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: https://www.
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edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/ AA/EO Statement The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.
We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply.
UWL, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
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We define Inclusive Excellence as “… our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive.
" The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all.
UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience.
UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.
org (ACO).
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Redbook Position Yes Division/College Student Affairs Division Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit The Division of Student Affairs’ role is to enhance and support students learning experience here at UWL.
We work closely with faculty, staff, community members, alumni and most importantly, students to provide quality programs and services which promote learning, leadership, involvement, service and the celebration of diversity.
The Division includes a number of departments: Admissions and Recruitment, Campus Child Center, Counseling and Testing, Student Health Center, Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports, Residence Life, Student Life, University Centers, and the Vice Chancellor & Dean of Students office.
The staff of the Division is truly student-centered and concerned about the holistic development of the student.
Posting Detail Information Posting Detail Information Posting Date 10/25/2023 Continuous Recruitment Yes Continuous Recruitment First Review Date Close Date Special Instructions Application deadlines TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’.
Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee.
Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law.
UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law.
In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC & Reference Check Policy All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education.
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment Position Contact Name Amanda Abrahamson, Search Committee Chair Position Contact Email hrinfo@uwlax.
edu