Coordinator for Community Standards

South Dakota State University, United States

Updated: about 1 hour ago
Location: Brookings, SOUTH DAKOTA
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Posting Details
Posting Details


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Institution South Dakota State University
Working Title Coordinator for Community Standards
Posting Number NFE02365P
Department SDSU-Student Affairs
Physical Location of Position (City) Brookings
Posting Text
South Dakota State University (SDSU) Division of Student Affairs is seeking a dedicated and conscientious professional who thrives in a dynamic environment to be our Coordinator for Community Standards. This position plays a key role in holding students accountable to university policy and in developing prevention efforts in the areas of behavioral interventions, alcohol, and other drugs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy towards students, craft impactful educational initiatives, and foster collaborative relationships across campus. If you’re passionate about student well-being and community building, join us in shaping a supportive and accountable campus environment This position is located in Brookings, South Dakota and is a 12-month, full-time, benefits-eligible position.  
 
The Division of Student Affairs at SDSU enriches the students’ overall educational experiences through the delivery of quality services and programs as well as providing intentional learning experiences in diversity, global awareness, leadership, and social responsibility. In partnership with the academic community, the Division seeks to measurably impact success by effectively recruiting, retaining, and graduating students. Serving as conflict coaches, mediators, and hearing officers, the staff of the Office of Community Standards and partner organizations such as University Housing & Residential Life assist students in all stages of adjustment and adaptation.
 
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.
 
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Engage in educational and accountability measures with students regarding University policy, alcohol and drug education, and student conflict assistance.
  • Serve as student conduct hearing officer, hearing, and resolving cases of alleged violations of the Student Conduct Code; Review and assign incident reports to appropriate hearing officers within student conduct team.
  • Work closely with members of Alcohol and Drug Awareness and Prevention Team (ADAPT) to develop, deploy, and assess alcohol and other drug education programs on campus including but not limited to bystander intervention training, Prime For Life substance abuse intervention, educational sanctioning, rewards programs, and effective engagement campaigns.
  • Collaborate with Assistant Director for Student Conduct and Dean of Students to meet all compliance requirements for the Clery Act and AOD Biennial report.          
  • Attend weekly Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) meetings, keep notes and track information regarding students identified for BIT intervention, and follow up as needed on intervention approaches.
  • Manage data within student conduct tracking software; track completion of mandatory student trainings related to alcohol education, bystander intervention, and other topics and manage appropriate student record holds based on student conduct compliance.
  • Facilitate training for Student Conduct Hearing Officers on student conduct philosophy, process, and procedure.
  • Facilitate Choices About Responsible Drinking (CARD) or similar training for students as educational condition and/or personal development.
  • Provide relevant information about Student Conduct and Alcohol and Other Drugs to campus partners.
  • Coordinate, in Student Affairs Division partnership, online student support resources app for students.


BENEFITS:
 South Dakota State University offers a wide range of excellent benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave.  We offer a generous retirement plan that includes 6% matching, 10 hours of annual leave each month, 9.34 hours of sick leave each month, and eleven paid holidays.  Relocation benefits are available per university’s guidelines.  Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree by first date of employment.
  • At least one year of experience in full-time work setting, relevant to job responsibilities.  

 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master’s degree in Counseling, School Counseling, Guidance and Counseling, Chemical Dependency Counseling, Education, Higher Education or similar.
  • Working knowledge of best practices in the fields of student conduct and/or behavioral intervention. 
  • Understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of academic, cultural, disability, ethnic, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. 
  • Demonstrated experience in providing training and/or programming to students related to alcohol and other drug (AOD) abuse prevention. 

 
APPLICATION PROCESS:
This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, resume, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references.  Email applications will not be accepted.  Please contact SDSU Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.  
 
Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.   
 
South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment.   It is the policy of the University to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students.  This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.  
Posting Date 05/15/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
First Consideration Date 06/05/2024
Advertised Salary Starting salary is contingent upon successful candidate’s education and/or experience.
Duration of the Term 12 months
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Appointment Percent 100
Work Hours
Typically 8-5, but some evening and weekend hours will be necessary as work flow requires response to student and staff behavior issues.
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type Regular
Faculty Status No
Scope of Search External (includes Internal)
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This position requires Travel, Overnight stays, Weekends/Holidays
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
South Dakota State University is the state’s largest, most comprehensive university with over $60 million annual research expenditures, more than 200 academic programs and an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. We offer a rich academic experience in an environment of inclusions and access.  The university is part of a dynamic community for families, students, young professionals, and retirees, which offers an abundance of attractions and activities. 
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant access mission. SDSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to, and SDSU prohibits discrimination on, the basis of, sex, race, color, creed,  national origin, ancestry, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other status that may become protected in the offering of all educational programs and employment. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by emailing [email protected].  Individuals with concerns regarding discrimination should contact:  Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Morrill Hall 100, SDSU, Brookings, SD  57007.  Phone:  (605) 688-4128.
Contact Information
For questions on the position, contact search committee chair, Mariah Weber at (605) 688-4585 or [email protected] .

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