**9508BR** **Position Title:** Associate Conduct Officer **Organization:** Center for Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution **Job Responsibilities:** Adjudicate student misconduct through the RIT Conduct process and management of the Center for Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution: + Assess and respond to incoming reports by analyzing and prioritizing cases, issuing interim and remedial actions. + Serve as a hearing officer for medium and high-level cases, including Title IX cases, and those resulting in suspension or expulsion including the review of formal complaints or reports for live hearing preparation, facilitation of the live hearing meeting including questioning of parties and witnesses, policy application and determination of responsibly, in cases where policy violations are found, determinations for sanctioning are determined, and finally responsibility to draft and issue a written determination regarding responsibility and sanctioning. After the conclusion of the hearing and issuing of the outcome, the hearing officer role includes participation in any appeal processes and the future tracking of sanction completion and determination of eligibility of a student to be released from holds. + For Title IX Cases (D19.0 & C27.0) all of the standard hearing officer responsibilities apply AND there is an additional requirement to complete 8 plus hours of annual training. + Determine appropriate responses to misconduct and follow up with students. + Use an electronic database system (Maxient) to monitor, manage, and maintain information related to all student cases. + Develops and assists with conflict resolution, mediation, restorative justice, and the de-escalation of disputes Conduct Administrative Initiatives. In addition to the direct responsibility of serving as a hearing officer for medium and high-level cases, this role will be assigned oversight of a slate of related administrative functions. These functions support or extend the work of Student Conduct beyond formal hearings and are essential to the overall management of student behavior on campus. Regardless of the specific assignment, the associate hearing officer will be responsible to lead the evaluation and analysis of the process, develop and implement process improvements based on feedback and evaluation, coordinate with campus and external resources and stakeholders, and represent the department mission and goals through the project. At any given time, this role will be assigned leadership for department administrative functions, including but not limited to: + Case Creation and Assignment – including the review of hundreds of Public Safety and related reports weekly to assess likelihood of policy violations, severity of potential policy violations and the appropriate assignment to a hearing officer based on level, training and work load analysis. + Pre-Hearing Meetings – lead and implement pre-hearing meetings when requested by students + Advocate program coordination (recruitment, training, recognition) for all campus partners in the advocate program. Collaborate with TIX office for TIX specific advocates as an extension of this overall effort. + Marketing and Communication Brand Ambassador and Internal Communication Development (videos, website, Maxient letters, etc.) + Club and Organization Outreach and Coordination for conflict resolution, policy and bylaw review, organization related policies such as hazing, and adjudication of cases involving organizations as the respondent party. + Educational Sanction Curriculum development, training, assignment and evaluation. + DMCA cases and coordination- management of these specialized cases of digital media violations (piracy and related) in partnership with ITS, ISO and Public Safety. + EH&S/Housing Auxiliary cases and coordination – management of these specialized cases of housing violations (property damage, smoke detector tampering, etc.) + Academic Integrity cases and coordination – management of these specialized cases referred from Academic Affairs (D.8) Shared supervision for Residence Life staff + Res Life Staff Coordination, Training, “Supervision” for residential and low risk cases. Resident Coordinator (RC) staff carry a student conduct workload of low to medium cases. The Associate Conduct Officer assigned to this team will oversee the training and development of this aspect of their work, contribute to the performance evaluation specific to this aspect of their work and determine future case assignment based on demonstrated skill. + Residence Life “in house” staff. Three members of the Residence Life team hold an embedded assignment for approximately 20% of their work effort per week. The Associate Conduct Officer assigned to this team will oversee the training and development of this aspect of their work, contribute to the performance evaluation specific to this aspect of their work and determine future case assignment based on demonstrated skill. This embedded team is designed to develop skill to manage medium to higher risk caseloads, including some TIX cases. Participate in ongoing professional development, provide professional competency development for conduct staff, volunteers and partners. Other duties as assigned. **FLSA Category:** Exempt **Requisition Number:** 9508BR **College/Division:** Student Affairs **Required Application Documents:** Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References **Employment Category:** Fulltime **Additional Details:** In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. **Required Minimum Education Level:** Masters-Other **How To Apply:** In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number. **Wage Band (https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/staff-wage-grade-bands) :** 118A **Required Qualifications:** Education/Experience: + Master’s degree in higher education or a related field + Minimum of two years of full-time professional experience, or the equivalent, participating in a student conduct process. Skills: + Effective verbal, written, and digital communication skills, including the ability to facilitate open discussions and ability write clear and concise reports. + Ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships based on respect, empathy and honesty with diverse groups and individuals + Computer competence using software and enterprise systems appropriate for the complexities of the role and its functions + Possess a deep understanding of a diverse student body and a demonstrated commitment to diversity and cross-cultural issues. + Recognized as an effective advocate who exhibits high ethical standards of conduct and confidentiality in dealing with various internal and external constituencies. + Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to set own priorities to coordinate multiple assignments with fluctuating and time-sensitive deadlines. + Competent in American Sign Language or willing to develop such competence. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Possess a flexible attitude and be comfortable leading change and continuous improvement in response to evolving market trends and best practices + Have a personal style that is professional, personable, approachable, and politically savvy. + Display an openness to risk, change, and criticism; a high degree of self-confidence and the ability to face challenges calmly + Demonstrate skills of imagination, creativity, and innovation + Understand the importance of working in close partnership with students, faculty, staff, parents, administration, alumni, community partners, and prospective students **Department/College Description:** In order to promote community standards, the Center for Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution designs and delivers a fair and educationally-based behavioral conduct process as well as policy education and training to the RIT community. **What do we believe at RIT?:** Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring. As a member of the RIT community, you'll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package (https://www.rit.edu/humanresources/benefits) that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few). **Work Location:** Henrietta Campus — 100% **Job Summary:** Reporting to the Director of the Center for Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, the Associate Conduct Officer supports the mission of the department, the division of student affairs, and RIT. The Associate Conduct Officer is responsible for administering the student conduct process as a primary hearing officer in a range of high-level cases, including Title IX. Additionally, this role has an administrative emphasis on further developing our unique programs including the Advocacy Initiative, Educational Sanctions, and the Residence Life Partnership as well as other outreach opportunities, in a manner that ensures student development, consistent and fair application of University policy, and respectful treatment of all participants. The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator who is prepared to facilitate the student conduct and conflict resolution process centered on educational outcomes, as well as the issues, trends, and concerns for students and institutions of higher education. The Associate Conduct Officer must be an independent worker and a self-starter. The successful candidate will be a committed and experienced professional with a collaborative disposition, ability to think critically and creatively, excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, and possess strong written communication skills. **Hourly/Salary Minimum:** 45700 **Hourly/Salary Maximum:** 76500