Student Accountability Coordinator
Position Summary:
As a Student Accountability Coordinator in the Office of Student Accountability, this position assists in administering the Code of Student Life and the Accountability Procedure by interviewing students, determining responsibility, and, if appropriate, imposing the appropriate sanctions. This position may also investigate student organization misconduct allegations and will also use restorative practices in their work with individual students and student organizations.
Specific Job Duties & Tasks:
- Investigate complaints of violations of university policies by students and student organizations.
- Determine responsibility following investigations and impose appropriate sanctions.
- Respond to inquiries from staff, faculty, and parents / guardians about the Code of Student Life and Accountability Procedure
- Assist in preparing the content of reports, websites, and presentations for current and prospective students and families, student organizations, faculty, and staff.
- Respond to inquiries from external agencies (including other colleges and employers) and provide confidential student record information consistent with departmental protocol and FERPA.
- Perform background verification checks for internal university departments as needed.
- Assist in the creation of strategic planning goals and program implementation.
- Assist in preparing periodic reports of student conduct patterns and trends.
- Assist with new student orientation as requested.
- Coordinate educational sanctions imposed by the Office of Student Accountability and Residence Education as assigned.
For a detailed job description, please email Alaysia McAtee at alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu
About the Division of Student Life:
The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Higher Education/Student Development or related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience (typically 1-3 years) working within higher education or a related field.
- Effective interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Must be proficient in computer software applications including database management, such as cloud-based management tools, Maxient, etc.
- Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment.
Desirable Qualifications:
- A Masters Degree (MA)
- Experience using student conduct database software, preferably the Maxient system.
- Work experience (typically 6mo-1yr) in public speaking, and/or teaching.
- Work experience (typically 6mo-1yr) developing and delivering training in an educational setting.
Application Details:
- In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact Alaysia McAtee at alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu.
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
