Position Description

Under the general supervision of the Residential Student Conduct Manager and the Assistant Dean of Students/Associate Director of Student Conduct, the Conduct Officer is charged with the responsibility of articulating and educating the Housing and Residential Communities on resident policies, procedures and community standards. The Conduct Officer: -Develops and implements programs for Lead staff, resident assistants and student-residents on Residence Hall/Apartment Living community standards -Assists in the investigation, adjudication and general resolution of cases referred to Resident Student Conduct (Housing) and the Office of Judicial Affairs -Maintains and updates the curriculum for HDAE Personal Responsibility and Fire Safety courses. Leads/co-leads the facilitation of these courses throughout the academic year -Serves as an institutional contact and referral point for students, parents and clients who have questions and concerns regarding the judicial process. -Co-advises and trains the Peer Review Board -Responsible for maintaining the conduct case management database/system (Advocate) -Responsible for the coordination of conduct hearings and restorative justice circles.

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
  
  
• Experience working in a confidential environment.
  
  
• Experience adjudicating a student conduct caseload with strict adherence to due process procedures.
  
  
• Outstanding interpersonal skills in working with college students; para-professional counseling skills required.
  
  
• Strong analytical and computer skills for the collecting, coding and recording of disciplinary files.
  
  
• Outstanding administrative and organizational skills.
  
  
• Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk *assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences.
  
  
• Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs / Student Life specialization.
  
  
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
  
  
• Abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills.
  
  
• Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred.
  
  
• Experience in a 4-year college/university
  
  
• Mediation skills 

Special Conditions of Employment:

• UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act
  
  
• Satisfactory criminal history background check
  
  
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Salary Information: 

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $58,600 to $79,700/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $58,600 to $100,800/year.

Application Link to Posting Posting: 

https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucsb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=31&JobOpeningId=75357&PostingSeq=1