Sr. Conduct & Education Officer

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number 20112945

Position Title Sr. Conduct & Education Officer

FTE 1.0

Position Type Staff

Department Vice President Student Affairs Dept

Position Summary Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About This Role:

The Senior Student Conduct and Education Officer leads initiatives and processes that teach students the Code of Conduct and ensure their compliance with it.

Investigates and adjudicates student code of conduct violations, The Senior Student Conduct and Education Officer oversees campus community education efforts that focus on student behavior and works collaboratively with campus constituents to facilitate educational programming. Primarily responsible for developing, leading, and facilitating behavior intervention strategies based on education, engagement, and accountability frameworks.

This individual will advise fraternities supporting the success and development of members across chapters. Promote an inclusive, healthy, and engaged fraternity community, overseeing chapter compliance, recruitment, risk prevention and response, and community relations.

The position reports to Director of Student Conduct & Care Services, in concert to indirect reporting to the Director of New Student & Leadership Programs/Greek Life on fraternities and sororities.

What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities

• Represent Lamar University at student disciplinary hearings, coordinates student disciplinary hearings when they occur; receives, investigates, and processes student conduct referrals as assigned by the Director of Student Conduct & Care Services.
• Conduct, pre-hearing meetings with students, faculty, staff, and others when appropriate
• Guide and counsel, the university community regarding student disciplinary matters
• Support departments, faculty, and staff in responding to possible violations of university rules, regulations, and policies via the student judicial process, and take action to ensure sanctions are properly implemented
• Maintains a close working relationship regarding fraternities with the Director of New Student & Leadership Programs/Greek Life.
• Liaise between the Student Engagement departments, Lamar University Police, and other departments
• Assist in the development of short and long-term plans for programs, monitor progress, assure adherence, and evaluate effectiveness and efficiencies
• Serves on various committees and workgroups, to include CARE Team, Threat Assessment Workgroup, and Clery Act Compliance Team
• Monitor and provide timely assistance to students in crises, coordinate with LU Police and Student Health Center
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and yearly reports and analysis related to student conduct, mitigation efforts, and educational programming
• Provides both proactive and responsive training to faculty and staff on behavioral intervention, student conduct, and other behavioral matters
• Responsible for developing behavior intervention strategies for students based on assessed need
• Upholds students’ rights and responsibilities within the student conduct process and the campus community
• Assists students in navigating college grievance and/or appeal processes
• Prepares written investigation summaries and other correspondence related to the student conduct cases
• Creates and maintains student behavioral records in a disciplinary tracking software (i.e. Maxient)
• Develops and presents educational opportunities and programs to students, faculty, and staff focused on preventative measures
• Responsible for providing direction to students and employees from inception to resolution of an incident
• Provides immediate and ongoing support of referral of resources for students of concern or in crisis including, but not limited to, referrals to campus resources and outside agencies (e.g., counseling, housing, food, legal)
• Participates in professional associations and on-going trainings and certifications in the areas of behavioral intervention, student conduct, Clery Act; remain familiar with Title IX protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Requires excellent communication skills, writing skills, organizational skills, and the ability to motivate and educate students and student groups. Mature and emotionally intelligent in professional settings, liaising with student organizations, and maintaining professional student relationships.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight 10 lbs.; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
  
  

Who We Are

Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.

Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.

Benefits

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• State of Texas Retirement plans
• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependent.
• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.
  
  

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Insurance – Lamar University

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of advisory experience in higher education,
• 1 year experience dealing with fraternities and/or sororities on risk management, and compliance.
• Experience with Clery Act, Title IX, VAWA , and various Federal and State Laws
• 1-year of experience working with fraternities and/or sororities
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and similar programs
  
  

EEO Statement

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran's Preference Statement

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• 3-years student conduct, or Greek letter organizations
• Event planning and budgeting experience
• 1-year experience implementing and executing departmental policies
• Prefer being a collegiate member of a national fraternity or sorority
  
  

Security Sensitive Statement

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code

• 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
  
  

Salary $46,827-$60,875

Work Hours

Application Information

Posting Date 07/18/2024

Close Date 10/18/2024

Open Until Filled No

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