Hearing Officer

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Student Responsibility Coordinator to serve as a hearing officer within the Office of Student Conduct. The role adjudicates conduct cases, facilitates conflict management, and applies policy with sound judgment to support student accountability.

The SRC develops training on the Code of Student Conduct and works with staff, students, and partners to promote safe, respectful campus communities.

Qualifications

• Experience adjudicating student conduct cases and/or case management.
• Knowledge of student conduct administration and best practices.
• Experience coordinating, implementing, and facilitating educational programs, presentations, and trainings.
• Excellent interpersonal, critical thinking, decision making and verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate independent judgment; collaborative team player with high emotional intelligence.
• Experience with MS Windows, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint) and database management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and adjudicate student and registered student organization conduct cases.
• Facilitate conflict management processes and apply university policies.
• Review incident reports and assign appropriate conduct processes and developmental sanctions.
• Develop and deliver educational programming and trainings on the Code of Student Conduct.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support prevention efforts and student success.
• Support departmental operations, divisional initiatives, and university committees.

Skills

Adjudication

Case management

Educational programs

Presentations

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Database management

Emotional intelligence

Education

MA

Bachelor's degree

Masters degree

Tools

MS Windows

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint)

Database management

Job description

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details

Job Title: Hearing Officer

Requisition Number: RE55425

Working Title: Student Responsibility Coordinator

Department Name: 1B420:Student Conduct

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 44

Salary Range: $44,678-71,469/year

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: MA

Required Related Experience: 2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Physical Requirements: Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, some standing, walking, and sitting.

Shift: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m; and with some nights and weekends.

Job Summary:

The Student Responsibility Coordinator (SRC) serves as a hearing officer within the Office of Student Conduct and plays a critical role in supporting the University's student accountability framework. This position is responsible for managing and adjudicating student and registered student organization conduct cases, facilitating conflict management processes, and applying university policies and procedures related to behavioral concerns. The SRC exercises sound judgment and attention to detail when reviewing incident reports, determining appropriate conduct processes, and assigning developmental sanctions aligned with university expectations and student needs.

In addition to case management responsibilities, the Student Responsibility Coordinator develops and delivers educational programming and training related to the Code of Student Conduct, community expectations, and conflict resolution for students, staff, and campus partners. This role collaborates with stakeholders across the institution to promote understanding of conduct processes, support prevention efforts, and serve as a resource on complex student issues. The position also contributes to departmental operations, divisional initiatives, and university committees, supporting a coordinated and student-centered approach to safety, responsibility, and community standards.

Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: The ideal candidate will have experience adjudicating student conduct cases and/or case management; be knowledgeable of student conduct administration and best practices; have demonstrated experience coordinating, implementing, and facilitating educational programs, presentations, and/or trainings; excellent interpersonal, critical thinking, decision making and verbal and written communication skills; strong attention to detail and planning and organizational skills; ability to demonstrate independent judgment regarding student issues. We are seeking a collaborative team player with high emotional intelligence. Experience with MS Windows, MS Office (Word, PowerPoint) and database management skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience: Bachelors degree required. Masters degree plus three or more years related experience in College Student Personnel or related field preferred.

Deadline to Apply: 09/02/2026

Our University Community:

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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