Lead Conduct Investigator & Case Coordinator

Northwestern University; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Tuition discounts

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Northwestern University in Evanston, IL seeks an Assistant Director of Community Standards to serve as conduct administrator for allegations of moderate to serious misconduct, investigate separation-level cases, and provide administrative support for case management and resolution. This role may require on-call hours overnight and/or weekends.

The position emphasizes fair, transparent, and impartial conduct processes and collaboration across offices to support student learning and community

Qualifications

• Master's degree in college student personnel administration or related discipline.
• Minimum of four (4) years' full-time professional experience, and two (2) years' at a college/university specifically in student conduct, conflict resolution, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Serve as case resolution coordinator or investigator for conduct matters, including non-separation and potential separations.
• Lead or co-investigate matters with potential to result in separation, gather evidence, document steps, and draft reports.
• Coordinate sanctioning panels, assemble members, ensure processes follow precedents, and draft outcome letters.
• Lead cases involving student organizations and liaise with Campus Life for outreach and case management.
• Maintain accurate records using the Maxient system for all conduct cases.
• Co-lead recruitment, training, and management of panelists and student representatives.
• Collaborate with staff to update Maxient, coordinate outreach, and advise stakeholders on conduct issues.
• Represent the Office on committees and lead initiatives related to hazing prevention and related topics.

Skills

Program facilitation

Education and outreach

Marketing

Training

Communication

Education

Master's degree in college student personnel administration

Four years of professional experience in student conduct or related field

Job description

Northwestern University in Evanston, IL seeks an Assistant Director of Community Standards to serve as conduct administrator for allegations of moderate to serious misconduct, investigate separation-level cases, and provide administrative support for case management and resolution. This role may require on-call hours overnight and/or weekends.

The position emphasizes fair, transparent, and impartial conduct processes and collaboration across offices to support student learning and community