Restorative Justice Program Coordinator

The University of Kansas - Staff; Cobalt; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A major educational institution in Canada seeks a Restorative Justice Program Coordinator to develop restorative justice programs and manage student conduct processes. This role requires a master's degree or a law degree alongside experience in educational program planning. Responsibilities include serving as a hearing officer, conducting training sessions, and fostering relationships within the campus community. The candidate should have strong communication and facilitation skills. This position contributes significantly to the office’s mission of fostering a holistic learning environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or law degree required.
• Minimum one year experience planning educational programs.
• Experience as a graduate assistant counts as professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement restorative justice programs.
• Serve as a Hearing Officer for misconduct cases.
• Conduct trainings and workshops on conflict resolution.

Skills

Written communication

Public speaking

Facilitation

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Bachelor's degree plus two years experience

Job description

Position Overview

The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS) at the University of Kansas (KU) works to address incidents of non‑academic misconduct on campus and educates students about the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. SCCS seeks to foster a holistic learning environment through education focused on community membership and standards.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards, the Restorative Justice Program Coordinator for Student Conduct and Community Standards develops and implements a full range of resolution options designed to address incidents within the KU community, including diversion processes, restorative justice (RJ) circles, conferences, mediations, etc. The Coordinator will foster strategic relationships within the campus community to promote RJ work across campus. The Coordinator will design alternative resolution and creative sanctioning experiences for students charged with violating the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.

The Coordinator is involved in a variety of activities covering the entire student conduct process (e.g. investigating and adjudicating allegations of non‑academic misconduct), participating in the training of University Hearing Officers, and assisting with office outreach to other departments.

The primary focus of student conduct at the University of Kansas is educational rather than punitive. The guiding principle is to hold students accountable for behavior which violates the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities while preserving students’ rights and helping develop their decision‑making abilities. SCCS employs a spectrum of resolution options to create a comprehensive conflict management experience for students and student organizations.

The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards exists within Student Affairs. KU Student Affairs coordinates and develops student support services and programs and serves as an advocate for student needs across the university community that contribute to overall academic success. Student Affairs extends beyond the classroom. Our mission is to engage the KU community in programs, services, and spaces that make learning possible.

Job Description

65% - Restorative Justice Development and Administration

• Assist in all aspects of Restorative Justice Program development and administration.
• Researches, proposes, and implements alternative resolution models and creative educational sanctions for students charged with violating the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, in accordance with national best practices in student conduct administration.
• Facilitates RJ processes to address incidents impacting individuals and communities.
• Develop key relationships with campus stakeholders to promote RJ work to University staff, faculty, and students.
• Collaborates with university partners to plan unique educational experiences designed to mitigate and address conflict.
• Presents student organization workshops on conflict resolution, restorative practices, and other topics as requested.
• Actively participates in and supports the prevention efforts and educational programming offered by Student Affairs units (i.e., Sexual Assault Prevention and Education Center, Sorority and Fraternity Life, Student Engagement Center, Health Education Resource Office, etc.).
• Evaluates attainment of learning outcomes and advances best practices in student conduct practice at the university.
• Attends functions on behalf of the Office of Student Affairs (orientation, welcome events, etc.).
• Participates in other committees, task forces, or work groups on behalf of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

30% Student Conduct Administration

• Serves as a Hearing Officer for alleged violations of the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• Supervise and provide leadership, direction, and support for Graduate Assistant(s).
• Reviews, evaluates, investigates, adjudicates, and sets sanctions for cases of alleged student misconduct violations in accordance with appropriate University policies and processes.
• Maintains records and files of disciplinary cases in keeping with applicable University policies and state/federal laws.
• Conducts regular follow‑up with students who have not completed assigned sanctions and places administrative holds on accounts when appropriate.
• Inputs, maintains, and updates information regarding cases, inquiries, and content in respective databases.

5% Assessment & Review

• Administers restorative justice program assessment practices and reports findings to Director of Student Conduct and Community Standards for review.
• Participates in annual assessment projects that evaluate the efficacy and the learning outcomes of the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.
• Continually monitors best practices in the field of Student Conduct and Community Standards and assists in implementation where appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

This position requires regular evening and weekend commitments. The Coordinator’s work schedule will be adjusted accordingly to balance these commitments.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree by employment in higher education, college student personnel, educational leadership, counseling, psychology, social welfare, public health, public administration or related field or law degree; or a Bachelor’s degree plus two years of related experience.
• Minimum of one year of experience planning educational programs. Two years as a graduate assistant is equivalent to one‑year of professional experience.
• Excellent written communication skills, as evidenced by application materials.
• Public speaking and facilitation skills with individuals and groups, as evidenced in application materials.
• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry‑aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market‑driven expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with community programming, leadership development, conflict resolution, restorative practices, and legal issues in higher education, as evidenced in application materials.
• Experience with referral processes and typical campus resources, as evidenced in application materials.
• Experience providing consultation to university faculty, staff, and administration, as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience with alternative conflict resolution processes, including conflict coaching, mediation, and/or restorative justice, as evidenced in application materials.
• Membership in Association for Student Conduct Administration, as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience working collaboratively with a wide range of students, staff, faculty, administrators, and other members of the community.
• Experience managing confidential and sensitive information, as evidenced in application materials.
• Proven ability in assisting students in unbiased reflection on behavior, ethical decision‑making, values, and community membership.
• Experience analyzing complex situations, as evidenced in application materials.
• Commitment to professional development and professional associations as evidenced by memberships and/or presentations.

Contact Information to Applicants

Sony Heath
[e-mail]
785-864-4607

Additional Candidate Instruction

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume
• List of three (3) professional references

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins January 5, 2026 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.

Advertised Salary Range

52,000

Application Review Begins

05-Jan-2026

Anticipated Start Date

02-Feb-2026

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

FTE

1.0

Reg/Temp

Regular

FLSA Status

Administrative

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

Job Family

Administrative/Management-KUL

Work Location Assignment

On-Site

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [e-mail], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.