Job Summary:
The Department of Residence Life in University Housing is recruiting a Conduct and Assistance Coordinator to join our team!
We're committed to providing a secure and inclusive environment that supports learning, personal development, and community engagement through our shared values of Care, Community, Development, and Wellness.
The Residence Life Conduct and Assistance team works closely with campus partners, such as the Office of Conduct and Community Standards (OSCCS), Office of Student Assistance and Support (OSAS), and University Health Services (UHS) Mental Health to support and educate students during their most challenging times.
The Conduct and Assistance Coordinator is vital to accomplishing these priorities. With supervision from the Assistant Director of Conduct and Assistance, this position is responsible for adjudicating non-academic misconduct cases for all residence hall students using an educational and compassionate approach, in accordance with the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System (UWS) Administrative Code, Chapters 17 & 18, and the University Housing Student Handbook. The Conduct and Assistance Coordinator plays a major role in case creation and management in the Maxient software system, as well as training and assisting other hearing officers in the nonacademic misconduct process. As a member of the campus-wide Behavior Intervention Team, the Conduct and Assistance Coordinator supports students in crisis through individual meetings, referrals to campus partners, and case management.
Responsibilities:
Oversees programming and support for residents living in campus housing, responds to emergency situations, and helps to create an inclusive and safe living community.
- 10% Implements campus, divisional, and departmental priorities, focusing on community, student development, and academic success
- 20% Coordinates and delivers centralized training of student and professional staff
- 5% Assists with creating inclusive and engaged residential communities that focus on student academic success
- 35% Assists staff in responding to crisis and student conduct situations according to established policies and procedures
- 15% Triages and responds to emergency situations according to established policies and procedures in partnership with emergency personnel and law enforcement if necessary
- 15% Manages Maxient database and other confidential records, including case creation, reviewing police logs, etc.
Tasks:
- Coordinates with campus partners regarding resident misconduct, resident assistance and support, and alcohol and drug education and prevention efforts.
- Provides support and assists as needed in the implementation of plans and procedures in the event of an emergency.
- Serves as a conduct officer.
- Serves as a conflict mediator.
- Serves on the Behavior Intervention team.
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Education:
Preferred
Master's Degree
Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in Education, Student Affairs, Counseling, Higher Education, College Student Personnel, or a related field with relevant work experience.
Qualifications:
Required:
- At least one year (two years part-time) experience adjudicating student conduct cases at the undergraduate level
- At least one year (two years part-time) experience providing support to college students in crisis
Preferred:
- Post-undergraduate employment (part-time or full-time) experience in Housing or Residence Life
- Experience using Maxient conduct management software
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $56,160 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
This is a full-time appointment. The starting annual salary is $56,160 or higher based on qualifications and includes a competitive retirement and benefits package.
Additional Information:
A criminal background check will be conducted on finalist(s).
Primary schedule for this position is daytime business hours, 7:45am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Schedule alterations as operation and position expectations demand. Scheduled will be determined upon hire.
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 employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
University Housing may communicate with you about your application status using a text messaging service. To opt-out please reply "STOP" to text messages received or contact University Housing HR at hr@housing.wisc.edu or 608-262-2766. Message and data rates may apply.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references within the online application system.
Please identify three (3) professional references that will be able to speak towards your performance in your current and/or most recent positions. University Housing requires that at least two of the three references be either your current or most recent supervisors. When listing your references to contact, please include the following information:
-Name
-Title of their position and relationship to you
-Phone number
-E-mail address
Online applications must be received by 11:55pm on the deadline listed. We are unable to consider incomplete application materials.
Applications for this position may be considered for other vacancies in this title within University Housing, including those which may have a different work schedule and/or requirements from this vacancy.
Contact:
Caleb Georgeson
hr@housing.wisc.edu
608-262-2767
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Residence Life Coordinator III(AE089)
Department(s):
A85-UNIVERSITY HOUSING/RES LIFE/RL ADMIN
Employment Class:
Academic Staff-Renewable
Job Number:
307027-AS
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings,
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University of Wisconsin Police Department.