Coordinator, Student Conduct

Florida Gulf Coast University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking a Coordinator, Student Conduct within the Dean of Students' Office. The role coordinates the student conduct program's processes to ensure compliance with the Student Code of Conduct.

The position requires handling hearings as a formal and informal officer, investigating and adjudicating violations, and supporting development and training of the conduct team. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or six years of directly related full-time experience and two years of related experience required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) is required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills; ability to train and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate formal and informal administrative hearings in student conduct cases.
• Investigate, evaluate and adjudicate violations of the student conduct code; prepare charge letters and hearing outcome letters.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the student conduct program; train and support conduct team members.

Job description

Job Summary

The Coordinator, Student Conduct is a member of the Dean of Students' Office. This position coordinates the functions and administrative processes of the student conduct program, ensuring compliance with policies and standards set forth in the Student Code of Conduct.

FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.

Job Description

• Serves as a member of the Dean of Students' Office as a formal and informal administrative hearing officer in academic and non-academic conduct cases.
• Investigates, evaluates, and adjudicates complaints and allegations of violations of the student conduct code. Prepares charge letters and hearing outcome letters. Tracks compliance with sanctions.
• Creates, assigns, schedules, and provides follow-up to student conduct cases, ensuring appropriate resolutions from hearing officers and/or campus partners.
• Assists with development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of the student conduct program.
• Serves as a resource on university conduct matters for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Provides support, training, and coordination for members of the Dean of Students Conduct Team.
• Participates and provides input in the regular review of the student conduct handbook, policies applying to campus activities, organizations and students, and other policy/procedure related materials.
• Conducts development programs and training sessions regarding the rules of conduct and topics related to student discipline and academic integrity.
• Assists with outreach, training and educational workshops to all campus constituency groups regarding policies, procedures, ethics, and best practices in student conduct and support.
• Provides input in the development of departmental goals, strategies, operations and procedures.
• Serves as the lead facilitator to the Student Conduct Committee. Designs and facilitates training and workshops for hearing officers and student staff members.
• Keeps abreast of University, departmental, federal and state regulations related to the position. Exercises authority to implement changes and makes exceptions to students' records.
• Participates in state, regional, and/or national professional organizations, conferences, and workshops.
• Stays current on trends, education, and professional best practices in order to develop new and improved programming.
• Assists with the hiring, training, and mentoring of support staff.
• Assist with department administrative tasks as needed.

Other Duties

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

• This position requires either six years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook).
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in guidance, education, student personnel, human services, or a related field.
• Work experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with Workday.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to the position.
• Knowledge of student development theory, techniques and research.
• Knowledge of the fundamental aspects of college student intellectual, emotional, and social development.
• Knowledge of the fundamental indicators of student mental health concerns, substance abuse, and domestic violence.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively in a team environment.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand, interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures.
• Ability to manage and coordinate assignments to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently to complete assignments.
• Ability to provide professional customer service.
• Ability to present to large groups.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback