Student Conduct Coordinator - Student Life - 21407
ATTENTION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, a vibrant and dynamic institution in Whitewater, WI, seeks a creative and energetic individual to join the Dean of Students Office as the Campus (Community) Standards Coordinator (Student Conduct Coordinator, CP066). This is a 1.0 FTE position.
JOB DETAILS:
The Dean of Students Office at UW-Whitewater strives to ensure the University's teaching, learning, research, and service activities occur in living and learning environments that are safe and free from violence, harassment, fraud, theft, disruption, and intimidation. This position also supports hate/bias, student organizations, and other units in the areas of student rights and responsibilities. The Dean of Students Office is responsible for addressing student academic and nonacademic misconduct, Title IX; this responsibility is separate from and independent of any civil or criminal action resulting from a student's conduct. The office is dedicated to upholding students' constitutional rights, including their freedoms of speech and peaceful assembly.
The Dean of Students Office is one of twelve departments comprising the Division of Student Affairs (DSA). DSA's mission is to cultivate, advance, and interconnect students' academic, professional, personal, and social development and champion a respectful, globally aware, diverse university community. The division actively advances social justice through this work and purposefully strives to offer an affirming environment for all. It is committed to creating working, learning, and living environments in which everyone can develop their potential and contribute fully to the university community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in student development, college student personnel, higher education administration, counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Experience/awareness with college student development.
- Ability to prioritize and work with competing demands.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in student development, college student personnel, higher education administration, counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Two (2) years of professional experience related to or providing misconduct or investigations and adjudication, student conduct, preferably in a higher education setting.
- Ability to utilize a developmental and educational approach when investigating and adjudicating cases.
- Demonstrated experience with Title IX cases.
- Demonstrated experience with restorative practices.
- Demonstrated commitment to serving a diverse population with cultural competence and sensitivity.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position provides leadership, vision, and strategy for the campus' restorative justice philosophy. It fosters collaboration with internal and external partners to promote a cohesive and inclusive environment. This role is pivotal in relationship building, acting as a visionary and a student advocate who champions the needs and rights of students. The incumbent offers advocacy and ombudsman services as needed, reporting directly to the Dean of Students or the Assistant Dean of Students.
As a general student misconduct coordinator at the University level, this position handles the resolution of non-academic and academic misconduct cases, Title IX support, hate/bias cases, and other student rights and responsibility processes. The role requires a solution-focused approach, employing case management, conflict management, and problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues effectively. Emotional intelligence and flexibility are crucial qualities, empowering the incumbent to handle complex situations with empathy and adaptability.
45% Community Standards Coordination
- Conduct thorough investigations, assess cases, and interview involved parties and witness, and adjudicate for non-academic matters, including student organization-related incidents, as assigned.
- Serves as a resource and advisor, clarifying procedures and options available to faculty, staff, students, and student hearing boards in response to student behaviors
- Facilitates the reporting of student complaints, conducts preliminary investigations into student conduct as appropriate, and organizes conduct hearings to resolve student conduct cases
- 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
- Ensure adherence to academic misconduct cases process and provide support for hearings.
- May facilitate educational outreach programs to the university and surrounding community regarding issues relevant to student affairs
- May help coordinate or assist in Title IX investigations and administrative actions
20% Academic Integrity Program Coordination
- Receive reports of academic misconduct from instructors and follow up with students who were found responsible.
- Provide consultation to instructors regarding academic misconduct questions.
- Educate instructors and students on preventing academic misconduct and the academic misconduct reporting process, procedures, and possible outcomes.
- Notify Schools and Colleges of students found responsible for academic misconduct violations as appropriate
- Review and revise academic misconduct procedures, campus policies, and UWS Chapter 14.
- Administer assessments to students and faculty occasionally to gauge the academic misconduct climate on campus.
20% Ombudsman/Advocacy Duties
- Provide educational outreach on community standards, conflict resolution, and restorative justice practices.
- Work and collaborate with students, faculty, staff, family members, and community providing guidance and resources for student success.
- Work through difficult situations with tact, patience, and a sense of humor.
- Provide training on student rights and responsibilities, conduct, student success, and DOS office services to campus partners and students.
10% Administrative Duties
- Review UWW Logs and create cases in the database to be assigned for investigation/adjudication. Route non-conduct reports to the Assistant Dean of Students.
- Utilize database computer program to effectively and efficiently input all conduct cases and related information.
- Produce statistical and other reports as needed.
- Update student records as warranted for student record holds and transcript notations.
- Participate in weekly department business and case consultation meetings.
- Maintain relevant professional development
- Represent the DOS office at enrollment events, campus events, and community as requested
5% Division of Student Affairs
- Advance the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of the Division through day-to-day responsibilities and special projects.
- Demonstrate a commitment to social justice and inclusive excellence.
- Represent the Department and Division via campus committees, initiatives, and events as requested.
- Other duties as assigned.
UNIVERSITY INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,000 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW has approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.
Belonging and mattering are central to the university's culture, and UW-Whitewater strives to maintain an environment where individual and collective efforts are valued and celebrated. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $52,000 - $56,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by November 24, 2024, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu
For questions regarding this position, please contact:
Bridget Vaughn
262-472-1533
TO APPLY:
Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Name and contact information for three professional references
This Job ID is 21407.
Application Links:
A potential applicant who is NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System, click here:
UW-Whitewater External Applicants
A current employee of the University of Wisconsin System, click here:
UW-Whitewater Internal Applicants
Before you get started with the online application process, we recommend you preview the frequently asked questions (FAQs) by selecting the link below.