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Academic Integrity Specialist

 

 

Academic Integrity Specialist

  • 515109
  • Denton, Texas, United States
  • Staff

Title: Academic Integrity Specialist

Employee Classification: Program Project Specialist

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Vice Provost Student Success

Department: UNT-Student Success-Gen-111050

Job Location: Denton

Salary: $47,732

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
 
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
 
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
 

Department Summary

The Office of Student Success empowers students to achieve their academic goals through personalized support, innovative programs, and campus collaboration. Through academic coaching, tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, developmental education support, academic integrity education, and targeted student success initiatives, we empower students to develop the skills, confidence, and connections needed to thrive at the University of North Texas.

Position Overview

As a student-centered public research university, the University of North Texas promotes the integrity of the learning process by establishing and enforcing academic standards. This position is responsible for supporting students, faculty, and staff navigating UNTs processes for enforcing those academic standards. The position requires an individual who is passionate about service to students and faculty, interested in student development, and is a motivated self-starter. The successful candidate will support the Academic Integrity Officers by managing the day-to-day operations of the Academic Integrity office through a variety of administrative tasks such as processing cases, training, educational program design, marketing, and budget monitoring.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field and one year of related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent customer service skills. Ability to provide leadership for student employees and volunteers. Experience in networking across departments and programs. Ability to communicate and work with the population. Strong organizational skills and ability to simultaneously execute multiple projects. Excellent verbal and written communication, and computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
*Good interpersonal skills resulting in ability to work cooperatively with various constituencies across the University.
*Strong ability to problem solve and work in ambiguous situations.
*Ability to facilitate difficult conversations with students, faculty, staff and parents.
*Ability to work independently.
*Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.
*Strong written and verbal communication skills.
*Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
*Ability to understand and apply policy to various situations.
*Experience designing and documenting training materials.
*Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, Excel and virtual meeting tools.
*Masters degree in related field; experience working in an educational setting in student conduct, case management, or academic integrity.
*Understanding of student information systems; knowledge of and experience with academic support applications (e.g. Maxient, PeopleSoft, EAB Navigate).

Required License/Registration/Certifications

 

Job Duties

  • Manage UNTs use of Maxient system for processing academic integrity cases. 
  • Monitor student appeals to ensure students, faculty and staff adhere to university processes in a timely manner. 
  • Monitor student records and provide outreach to students to ensure academic Integrity issued sanctions are adhered. 
  • Checking Academic Integrity email consistently and responding to messages 
  • Schedule meetings with students, faculty/instructors, administrators, and Academic Integrity Officers. 
  • Producing monthly, semester, and annual reports of Academic Integrity case statistics; assist in creating Honor Code.
  • Refer students, faculty, and administrators to appropriate campus resources as needed. 
  • Prepare training promotional materials to meet the unique needs of stakeholders. 
  • Gather data and create reports/visuals of the data. 
  • Provide supervision for Graduate Student Assistant tasks. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned 
  • Maintains knowledge of all policies and procedures relating to Academic Integrity, FERPA, and student privacy. 
  • Manage and coordinate activities involved in the academic integrity process: Interpret academic integrity policies for students, faculty, and staff; maintain case records; review case records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance to university standards. 
  • Focus on students educational development strategies to support a campus wide climate of academic integrity and compliance. 

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM, Occasional evening or Saturday events

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Please include a cover letter with your application.

Benefits

For information regarding our Benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

 

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