Student Conduct Specialist

University of Northern Colorado; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UNC Career Hub

Job summary

The University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO seeks a Student Conduct Specialist to administer the student conduct process and enforce the Code of Conduct. You will serve as a university conduct administrator, adjudicating cases and facilitating conflict resolution with students, faculty, staff, and partners.

Your work supports Title IX compliance, Clery reporting, and educational programming to promote responsible community standards and student learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of experience; graduate experience may be considered at 0.5 rate.
• Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education administration, counseling, or behavioral/science discipline preferred.
• Prior work experience in student conduct or a similar field.
• Experience in mental health, crisis response, or higher education/student affairs required.
• Experience working with diverse populations and campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary Resolution Coordinator in the Student/Registered Student Code of Conduct process.
• Adjudicate cases of student misconduct including suspension and expulsion-level cases using current evidentiary standards.
• Collaborate with staff in the Office of Student Engagement regarding student organization misconduct.
• Investigate and adjudicate complex student conduct matters involving multiple complainants, respondents, witnesses, and campus stakeholders.
• Facilitate conflict resolution processes, such as mediation and restorative justice conversations.
• Offer conflict coaching regarding options for resolution and refer to appropriate agencies when reporting duties apply.
• Utilize and assign sanctions and learning outcomes based on applied student development, holistic learning, and restorative justice perspectives.
• Utilize Maxient database for case management and tracking.
• Maintain meticulous and private records in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, etc.
• Provide administrative support for the Dean of Students Office.
• Prepare memos, reports, and letters to students and campus partners.
• Cross-reference weekly reports from local law enforcement and manage documentation.
• Monitor and process incoming reports from University police.
• Update conduct records and communicate suspensions/expulsions and PNGs.
• Process and redact disciplinary records as requested.
• Perform conduct checks for Federal Government, FBI, study abroad and other opportunities.
• Create and deliver outreach, education, and resources on conduct, crisis response, and well-being.
• Create and deliver training on bystander engagement, conflict resolution, and hazing prevention.
• Develop accessible educational materials on conduct and resources.

Skills

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience

Master’s degree in student affairs / higher ed / counseling / behavioral science

Tools

Maxient system

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Student Conduct Specialist
COMPENSATION RANGE:58,000.00 - 60,000.00 USD per year
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT:Dean of Students
TARGET HIRE DATE:1/11/2027

BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub

Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/24/2026.

Position Summary:

The Division of StudentAffairs (DSA) at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) is aforward-thinking, student success-oriented team of professionals committed toits role in strategically engineering and implementing the co-curricularout-of-class student experience. Staff members within the Division of StudentAffairs are expected to positively contribute to our mission of supportingstudents in the co-curricular environment and provide an experience thatinspires students academically, intellectually, personally, and emotionally.
TheStudent Conduct Specialist supports the day-to-day functions of the CommunityStandards & Conflict Resolution unit within the Dean of Students Office.This position will administer the student conduct process, communicatingand enforcing the Student/Registered Student Organization Code of Conduct;serve as a university conduct administrator, adjudicating cases of academic andnon-academic misconduct; and facilitate conflict resolution processes. TheStudent Conduct Specialist serves as a resource to students, faculty, staff,campus partners, and local law enforcement regarding student behavior,community standards, and conflict management. The position evaluates conductprocesses and outcomes, coordinates educational programming related to studentrights and responsibilities, responds to urgent student conduct matters, andprovides support for divisional and departmental initiatives. This positionassists with special projects and other duties as assigned.
Pursuantto Title IX, the Clery Act, and University policy, this position is required toreport information about sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence,and stalking to the Title IX Coordinator and appropriate law enforcementofficials.
Thisposition is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the CleryAct.
UNCexpects all staff to report concerns related to harm to self/others to supportthe safety of the Community of Bears.

Job Duties:

Case Resolution and FileManagement (70%)

• Serve as a primary Resolution Coordinator in the Student/RegisteredStudent Code of Conduct process.
• Responsible for adjudicating cases of student misconduct including suspension and expulsion-level cases using current evidentiary standards.Student misconduct cases include, but are not limited to: off-campus behavior; on-campus housing violations; criminal proceedings; Title IX investigation reports; organization misconduct, including hazing; academic misconduct; and other violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
• Collaborate with staff in the Office of Student Engagement regarding student organization misconduct.
• Investigate and adjudicate complex student conduct matters involving multiple complainants, respondents, witnesses, and campus stakeholders, independently evaluating information and applying university policies in an impartial manner.
• Facilitate conflict resolution processes, such as mediation and restorative justice conversations for individuals in dispute.
• Offer conflict coaching regarding options for resolution and refer to appropriate agencies when reporting duties apply.
• Utilize and assign sanctions and learning outcomes based on applied student development, holistic learning, and restorative justice perspectives. Balance the needs of the individual and the community.
• Utilize Maxient database for case management and tracking.
• Maintain meticulous and private records in compliance with state, federal, and local laws such as FERPA, HIPAA, etc.

Administrative Support (10%)

• Provide administrative support for the Dean of Students Office.
• Prepare corresponding memos, reports, and letters to students, support people/families, and campus partners.
• Cross-reference weekly reports from local law enforcement agencies for incident(s) involving UNC students, request reports from local law enforcement, and manage documentation for such cases.
• Monitor and process incoming reports from University police.
• Update conduct records and communicate with campus partners about Suspensions, Expulsions, issued PNGs, as well as the lifting of Suspensions, Expulsions, and PNGs.
• Process and redact disciplinary records, as requested.
• Perform conduct checks for the Federal Government, FBI, student engagement and employment opportunities (i.e. Study Abroad, ASAP Advocates, New Student Orientation Leaders, Housing, among others).

Education and Outreach (10%)

• Create and deliver outreach, education, and resources. Coordinate and deliver educational resources and on-going development opportunities for students, faculty, and staff, and families regarding conduct, crisis response, and working with individuals in distress.
• Create and deliver training to students on topics including but not limited to bystander engagement, conflict resolution, and hazing prevention.
• Develop accessible educational materials and digital content to educate the university community on conduct/case management process, student rights, and resources for wellbeing.

Other Duties (10%)

• Fulfill other duties and committee work on behalf of the Dean of Students Office.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned, including support to other DOS functions, programs, and events.
• Stay informed regarding student conduct administration and conflict resolution issues locally and nationally.

Complete other duties as assigned by Assistant Director and Assistant Dean of Students, such as advising student organizations, assisting with cross-campus committees, or other intermittent team needs.

Maintain regular office hours, assist with Dean of Students Office phone calls and office work as needed, and attend staff meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Minimum qualifications include an earned Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of experience. Graduate experience can be considered at a 0.5 rate.
• Preferred qualifications include an earned Master’s degree in student affairs, higher education administration, counseling, or behavioral/social science discipline.

Experience:

• Prior work experience in student conduct or a similar field.
• Prior experience in mental health, crisis response, or higher education/student affairs is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a Dean of Students Office or related functional area of a university.
• Demonstrated knowledge in navigating complex cases involving multiple parties.
• Experience in case and records management.
• Prior experience working cooperatively with others in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge about, and skilled in, developmental, psychological and mental health issues of the college student population.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and relevant ability to work with culturally diverse communities and populations.
• Prior experience in crisis management/risk assessment preferred.
• Prior experience with Maxient system.

Certification/Registration/Licensing:

• NONE

Ability:

• Ability to receive and implement feedback from different parties in a timely and consistent manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, law enforcement personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to gather, assess, and synthesize information from multiple sources.
• Ability to maintain neutrality and uphold principles of fairness, equity, and due process when addressing student conduct matters.
• Strong organizational and record management skills, including the ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Commitment to working with students and staff of diverse backgrounds.
• Computer skills and office software, including Microsoft Office, mainframe systems, virtual meeting products, as well as an ability to learn to use a database are essential.

Special Considerations:

• Successfulcompletion of a background check is required.

Benefits:

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses ofUNCEmployees who are employed at 0.5FTEor above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC

The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 andcontinues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognizedas a top university for socialmobility,UNC isproud tobeaHispanicServing Institutionandto serve more than44%ofourundergraduateswhoarethefirst in theirfamily to attend college.UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub, tolearn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

EEO Statement

The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and workingenvironment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNCcommunity. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawfuldiscrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin,religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, geneticinformation, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based ongender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who opposea discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for,assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating todiscrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not beconsidered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is theresponsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC’scompliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Northern Colorado is committedto providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If yourequire reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewingor otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please directyour inquiries to 970-351-2718 or [e-mail].

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment hasbeen made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

Clery Act

In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.