Student Conduct Coordinator

The University System of Georgia (USG) is comprised of 26 higher education institutions as well as the University System Office (USO). Within the USO, our administrative operations are primarily housed in the Trinity Washington Building located in downtown Atlanta. Our Information Technology Services (ITS) division is located in Athens. The University System of Georgia Shared Services Center (SSC) is located in Sandersville. The Georgia Public Library System is located in Atlanta. The Georgia Archives is located in Morrow. The State of Georgia Records Center is located in Austell.

The University System of Georgia (USG) is one of the nation¿s largest and leading public higher education systems. The USG is governed by the Board of Regents and is committed to creating a more educated Georgia that is prepared for the global, knowledge economy by increasing degree completion, ensuring academic excellence, spurring research and creativity, driving business creation, and making efficient use of resources. Increasing the number of Georgians with a college degree is a top priority of the USG and Complete College Georgia. The USG emphasizes accountability, partnerships, performance, value, and global competitiveness to help achieve this goal. Our organizational core values founded upon the principles of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

The Student Conduct Coordinator (SCC) is expected to act as an impartial party in conducting prompt, thorough, and equitable investigations and will draft and provide detailed reports regarding investigative findings. The position serves as a subject matter expert to campuses and performs complex advisory services, training, and investigations. This position generally possesses authority to coordinate work of the campus investigators and may also instruct in specific techniques. The position may require regular and frequent travel throughout the State of Georgia.

The SCC reports to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs and works in coordination with staff within the Academic Affairs department.

• Interact with Deans of Students, Housing Conduct officers and Chief Conduct Officers regarding student conduct investigations, hearings and appeals and provide training on all applicable subjects.  
• Assist in the development of and providing information to the university community about university policies and procedures related to due process and student rights and responsibilities.
• Develop training materials for campus administrators to include hearing panel training, appeal panel and appeal officer training, and FERPA.
• Review individual campus Students Code of Conduct for consistency and provide recommendation for improvement. 
• Create system level dashboard to provide information on student conduct cases across the 26 universities. 
• Support Title IX investigations and Response and share in on-call rotation with the Title IX Investigator/Trainer and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.

• Masters degree in Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, Public Administration or related field.
• A minimum of 2 years of full-time experience in Student Conduct Administration and/or Residence Life at the college/university level or a combination of relevant experience, education and training that equates to the years of experience. 
• Experience developing training for student conduct officers, hearing panels and appeals procedures. 

• Cover letter required in addition to your detailed resume/CV

• Understanding of due process related to student conduct procedures.
• Understanding of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and Clery Act as it relates to student conduct.
• Understanding of Title IX processes and procedures regarding Sexual Harassment, Stalking and Sexual Violence. 
• Familiarity with student conduct management systems
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal and human relation skills are preferred. 
• Computer literacy required and database experience is preferred. 
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
• Ability to manage details and follow through.
• Must be collaborative and an effective team member and team builder.
• Ensure timely, respectful and unbiased evaluation of facts and information.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University System Office as determined by the University System Office in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

The University System Office is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University System Office to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the University System Office Human Resources at 404.962.3242. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

A pre-employment background check will be required. It will include criminal history, motor vehicle checks. It will not include a credit check.