Student Conduct Specialist

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee scholarship programs

Retirement plans with university match

Work-life balance

Job summary

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Student Conduct Specialist to manage investigations into Student Code of Conduct violations, coordinate educational outcomes, and support fairness in processes across campus.

The role requires handling highly sensitive information, strong conflict-resolution and interviewing skills, and collaboration with students, witnesses, and university staff to maintain a safe, inclusive campus environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum two years of experience working with student conduct investigations.
• Excellent judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong skills in conflict resolution, problem solving techniques, interviewing and investigation.
• Ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and facilitate resolution of difficult challenges.
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills; ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to diverse needs.
• Experience working with domestic and international constituencies to support the campus environment.
• Ability to establish professional relationships with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage investigations into Student Code of Conduct violations for UNL students.
• Meet with students who allegedly violated the Student Code of Conduct and with witnesses, complainants, and victims to gather information and evidence.
• Determine educational outcomes and coordinate education, prevention, and training efforts.
• Participate in presenting information to Conduct Board Hearings.
• Stay current in student conduct investigations through conferences, workshops, and professional training.

Skills

Excellent judgment

Conflict resolution

Interviewing

Analytical reporting

Interpersonal skills

Confidential information handling

Cross-cultural collaboration

Domestic and international constituenc

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Maxient

Job description

Working Title Student Conduct Specialist

Department Student Conduct & Community Standard-0963

Description Of Work

Reporting to the Associate Director of Student Conduct & Community Standards, this position is responsible for the various elements of student conduct investigations and related procedures. The Student Conduct Specialist oversees investigations related to the standards of academic integrity and responsible conduct allegations for all UNL students. Position provides prompt, equitable, and impartial investigations into allegations regarding violations of the Student Code of Conduct; meeting with students who have allegedly violated the Student Code of Conduct; meeting with witnesses, complainants, and/or victims to gather information and evidence; and determining educational outcomes. Gathers and assesses evidence relevant to the investigation and identifies University policies and/or Student Code of Conduct provisions relevant to a referral. Coordinates education, prevention, and training efforts. Participates in presenting information to Conduct Board Hearings. Responsible for keeping current in the field of student conduct investigations by participating in conferences, workshops, and professional training.

About Us

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Learn more about working at UNL : https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and minimum two years of experience working with student conduct investigations. Excellent judgment with the ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information. Strong skills in the areas of conflict resolution, problem solving techniques, interviewing and investigation. Demonstrated ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and facilitate resolution of difficult challenges, including the ability to handle issues of complex and extreme sensitivity. Skill in writing concise, logical analytical reports to convey complex issues. Strong and effective interpersonal skills; the ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity to and respect for individual needs. Demonstrated commitment to success in working with constituencies, both domestic and international, to support the campus environment. Ability to establish and maintain professional and productive working relationships with staff at all levels at the University.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in higher education, student affairs or law degree. Experience in student conduct or an office of discrimination and harassment is highly preferred. Experience working with college students. Experience with technology tools to manage behavioral records in higher education context such as Maxient. Knowledge of PeopleSoft student information system. Professional experience conducting investigations in a University setting.

Posted Salary

$50,000/yr. minimum