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Senior Conduct Officer

 

 

Senior Conduct Officer

  • 514740
  • Dallas, Texas, United States
  • Staff
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Title: Senior Conduct Officer

Employee Classification: Senior Conduct Officer

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Enrollment Mgmt & Student Aff

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Dean of Students

Department: DAL-Dean of Students-520000

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

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

Student Affairs provides student-centered programs, services, and co-curricular experiences
for students that foster engagement and development beyond the classroom to promote
personal, academic, and professional growth. By creating inclusive and transformative
opportunities, Student Affairs supports student success and prepares students to thrive as
engaged members of a global society.

Position Overview

The University of North Texas at Dallas invites applications for the position of Assistant Director of Dean of Students. The Senior Conduct Officer will assist in the responsibility for providing innovative leadership for the student code of conduct, policies and procedures, Title IX and risk management for students and student groups. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, student centered and dedicated professional. This position should be committed to the core values of integrity, respect, responsibility and collaboration, helping to engage students in the learning process. Individuals who are seeking an opportunity to challenge and support students to develop and become positive, contributing members of our academic community and society should apply for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, counseling, education, social sciences, or a related field; and three (3) years of experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience or training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to engage students and to create and enhance their connection to the institution and each other.
  • Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies and procedures consistently
  • Ability to explain policies and procedures to staff and to the public
  • Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with various populations and collaborate across departments and organizational levels.
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable university policies and legal requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:

* Five to seven years of progressive experience in higher education.
* Experience working with community standards.
* Active involvement in related professional organizations.
* Significant knowledge and expertise in Title IX, Clery and other key compliance components.
* Demonstrated ability to analyze complex issues with significant problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Job Duties

  • Handles individual student problems, complaints grievances and rights adjustment situations and provides policy interpretation, as assigned and provides advice and counsel to students relative to personal, social, financial, academic and organizational concerns. 
  • Enforces, manages and communicates the Universitys student conduct system, stated regulations, risk management pertaining to students, academic integrity and sanctions, including administering the disciplinary system as stated in the Code of Student Conduct and conducts disciplinary investigations, as needed.
  • Ensures that proper documentation of action and records are maintained, and keeps other involved offices informed of status, to include maintaining records for conduct in campus housing, the CARE Team and preparing, analyzing and maintaining statistical information related to the conduct system.
  • Process Title IX inquiries and complaints from students, faculty, staff and third parties by investigations in a timely manner and providing a fair and neutral process for both the complainant and respondent.
  • Serves as a Campus Security Authority for Clery and a Responsible Employee under Title IX.
  • Maintain community service opportunities for student groups; work with appropriate University officials and departments to facilitate satisfactory solutions to issues and problems; and assess and develop education programs related to Community Standards.
  • Maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of schools, colleges, regional campuses, campus departments, student support programs, and student organizations in regards to policies related to maintaining an appropriate academic living/learning environment.
  • Serve as a member of the decision making body in relation to the revisions to The Student Code, including researching, evaluating, and recommending changes; serve on various additional committees.

Physical Requirements

  • Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

  • No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., occasional after hours

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. 

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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