GA NON Teaching: Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities- Hearing Officer

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

On‑campus employment

Job summary

East Texas A&M University is hiring a Graduate Assistant, Hearing Officer for the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. The role involves adjudicating student conduct cases, hearings, and managing sanctions through the Maxient system, with a focus on educational and restorative outcomes.

The position is on campus, requires a current master's student, and includes a 9-month assistantship at $13.33 per hour plus tuition/fees covered for up to six credits per semester.

Qualifications

• Be a current master's student in good standing.
• Appreciation for student development.
• Commitment to ethical decision-making and integrity; mentoring students and strong communication skills.
• Uphold privacy with confidential information and complete FERPA training.

Responsibilities

• Adjudicate cases and hold hearings for Code of Student Conduct violations.
• Support case management via Maxient online conduct database.
• Manage and review sanctions submitted to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• Implement and support preventative and educational programs and opportunities.
• Create and administer sanctions incorporating education and restorative elements.
• Support training and education initiatives for campus partners.

Skills

Master's student

Student development understanding

Ethical decision-making

Written and verbal communication

Education

Master's degree in Higher Education / Criminal Justice / Education

Undergraduate student leadership experience

Tools

Maxient database

Job description

Job Details

GA NON Teaching: Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities- Hearing Officer Agency East Texas A&M University Department Dean of Students Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCommerce, Texas Job TypeGraduate Assistant

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Assistant Dean of Students for the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities, the Graduate Assistant will serve as a hearing officer; assist with the adjudication of student conduct cases; attend regular conduct meetings; develop programs and/or sanctions; research best practices; and; work on projects relevant to the individual development of the student educational experience.

Anticipated Learning Opportunities

• Understand college students and student development in the context of student conduct;
• Understand student conduct in a public, rural university context;
• Integrate higher education law and student development theory as it is applied to student conduct;
• Applying up-to-date guidance and practice to student conduct framework,
• Exhibit professional integrity and ethical leadership in professional practice, and;
• Implement methods for assessment, evaluation, and research.

Essential Responsibilities

• Adjudicate cases and hold hearings of alleged violations of the Code of Student Conduct.
• Support case management for Student Rights and Responsibilities and Residential Living and Learning through the Maxient online conduct database.
• Manage and review sanctions from students that are submitted to the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities.
• Implement and support preventative and educational programs and opportunities.
• Create and administer sanctions for conduct administrators to assign, incorporating educational, and restorative.
• Support training and education initiatives for campus partners.

Anticipated Work Schedule

A full-time graduate assistant works 20 hours per week.

Remuneration

9 month assistantship; $13.33 per hour and up to six credit hours paid tuition and fees per semester (fall, spring, and summer).

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Be a current master's student in good standings.
• Have an appreciation for student development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ethical decision-making, and integrity; success in mentoring students; and exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Uphold privacy with confidential and sensitive information; complete FERPA training.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• A successful candidate Pursuing a Master’s degree in Higher Education, Criminal Justice, or Education.
• Undergraduate experience in a student leadership role.
• Has experience or interest in research and program evaluation.
• Has interest in exploring methods for restorative education.

Position details

• Job title Graduate Assistant, Hearing Officer for the Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Position type On Campus Student Employment
• Location requirements Location type Onsite ONLY NO AWL
• All positions are security-sensitive.
• Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
• Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Welcome to East Texas A&M University

We Transform Lives. That transformation can begin right here with student employment. Whether you are an undergraduate student worker, a work‑study student, or a graduate assistant, on‑campus employment offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience, build professional skills, and earn income while pursuing your education. As a proud Lion, your success is our mission.

Student worker positions

Student worker positions are part-time roles available throughout the university in a variety of departments and offices. These roles help students gain hands‑on experience in a professional setting. May work up to 19 hours per week while classes are in session May work full-time during breaks and summer if enrolled for the upcoming fall Must not work during scheduled class times Open to all actively enrolled students regardless of financial aid status Students do not need to be enrolled during summer if they plan to return in the fall Work‑study positions are need‑based jobs funded through federal or state financial aid programs and allow students to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. Must be awarded federal or state work‑study through Financial Aid May work up to 19 hours per week during the semester May work full‑time during breaks and summer if returning in the future Must not work during scheduled class times Positions are limited to the amount awarded and must follow program guidelines.

Graduate assistantships offer opportunities to teach, conduct research, or assist in academic departments while continuing your graduate education.

To qualify, students must: Be fully admitted to a graduate program (not provisional or non‑degree) Be in good standing with a minimum 3.0 GPA Be enrolled in courses each term of the assistantship Meet specific credit hour and subject requirements for teaching or lab roles Non‑native English speakers must demonstrate language proficiency Research assistants must complete Responsible Conduct in Research training Work up to 20 hours per week, depending on the appointment May have teaching or research assignments, or provide administrative support.