Student Conduct Officer II

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy. Pay Range Pay Range $70,000 Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses. Staff Level S5 FLSA Status Exempt Hours Standard University business hours 8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year) 8:00am – 4:30pm (summer) Hours may vary based on operational needs. Job Type Full-time Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description The Student Conduct Officer is a core member of Community Standards and plays an integral role in the learning and development of Syracuse University students. The Conduct Officer manages a full case portfolio of cases per year from intake through resolution. Additionally, this conduct officer shall be the designated lead investigator for the department. Some evening and weekend hours as needed Education and Experience Master’s degree with three (3) or more years of full-time experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Skills and Knowledge Experience in responding to and investigating complaints Experience coordinating with other offices to accomplish goals Experience writing case reports and/or investigation reports Ability to appropriately refer parties to support providers Professional experience in a university student conduct office Participation in trainings on the topics of investigations Ability to maintain privacy and conduct sensitive investigations Critical thinking and problem solving skills Excellent writing skills Excellent attention to detail Experience working with students, families/supporters, and faculty/staff in a college/university setting Two or more years of experience with student conduct practices in a college or university preferred Responsibilities Manage a case load of approximately 150-250 cases per year (intake through final resolution of a case as needed. Assist in the recruitment, selection, and training of conduct boards and procedural advisors, and case presenters. Advise Conduct Board hearings with sanction ability up to expulsion (some nights and weekends may be required). Serve as lead investigator for high-level/complex cases. Investigate alleged student/student organization misconduct and prepare comprehensive, unbiased investigative reports. Collaborate with campus partners on investigations, including Student Engagement, Student Title IX, Department of Public Safety, Equal Opportunity, Inclusion, and Resolution Services ( EOIRS ), and others. Oversee departmental standards for investigations and provide training to other conduct officers on investigation techniques. Manage the No Contact Order ( NCO ) process for students. Assist the Associate Director with trainings, formal Title IX resolutions, and training conduct officers and campus partners Physical Requirements Not Applicable Tools/Equipment Not Applicable About Syracuse University Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. 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The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. 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