Human Resources

Job Description Summary

The Coordinator of Community Conduct will assist the Assistant Dean of Community Conduct in administering the Student Code of Community Conduct and other policies and procedures as they pertain to students’ rights and responsibilities: in providing due process and educational outcomes that promote the quality of student life and community; in fostering students’ personal, academic, and ethical development; provide prevention and outreach to students’ and campus stakeholders; and provide support to the Assistant Dean of Academic Conduct as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

● Serve as a University official in the student conduct process for alleged violation of the Student Code of Community Conduct.
● Assist in investigating reports of alleged violations and/or inappropriate conduct.
● Assist in monitoring compliance with student conduct decisions.
● Assist in maintaining records of student conduct proceedings.
● Assist in preparing reports and assessing the student conduct process for educational outcomes and recommend policy revisions.
● Assist in cultivating relationships with stakeholders (faculty, students, staff, neighbors, local law enforcement, local government officials, local businesses, etc).
● Assist in utilizing social media platforms to communicate with stakeholders on behalf of the Office of Academic and Community Conduct.
● Assist in maintaining and updating the Office of Academic and Community Conduct website.
● Assist in selection, training, and coordination of the University Conduct Board.
● Provide oversight training and workshops for the campus community on conduct related issues and best practices.
● Assist in leading in campus wide effort to educate the community about the Student Code of Community Conduct.
● Assist the Title IX Prevention worker in Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Prevention work.
● Actively participate on appropriate University committees.

Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)

• Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice, education, public administration, social sciences, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.

Required Experience (minimum requirements)

● At least two years of professional experience in student affairs, and/or other professional areas from which knowledge of due process in administrative decision making can be acquired.

Desirable Education and/or Experience

● Masters degree in higher education or a related field
● Professional experience in student conduct or criminal justice

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)

● Demonstrated ability to creatively and independently plan, organize, and execute events.
● Demonstrated a knowledge of restorative practices, mediation, or other voluntary adaptable resolution pathways.
● Demonstrated a knowledge of Free Speech and the First Amendment.
● Demonstrated understanding of student development theory and a commitment to student success.
● Evidence of a commitment to enhancing diversity.
● Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
● Demonstrated willingness to work evenings and weekend hours.
● Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
● Demonstrated ability to build relationships.
● Proven competence in managing multiple tasks and competing priorities
● Demonstrated commitment to contribute to a safe work environment.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Experience developing, implementing, and/or using assessment practices to measure impact of programming/services.
• Experience using social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to communicate with students and other stakeholders.

• Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints. 

Work Environment and/or Physical Demands

● WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
● The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment

Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.

Required University Training:

• Employee Safety Overview

• Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training

• Annual Data Security Training 

• Annual Title IX Training

Required Departmental Training: 

• Mental Health First Aid
• Safe Place Training

Background Check:

Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.

Other Conditions of Employment:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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FLSA Status

Exempt

Appointment Term

Shift

Pay Rate/Salary

$52,000 - $56,000 based on experience

Title of Position Supervisor

Assistant Dean of Community Conduct

Posting Type

Dependent on Funding

Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)

Additional Information

To learn more about working within the Division of Student Affairs at Michigan Tech, please visit
mtu.edu/student-affairs/initiatives/student-affairs-hiring/