Coordinator of Student Ethics

About Us Savannah State University established in 1890, is the first public historically black college or university in the state of Georgia and the first institution of higher learning in the city of Savannah.
The university's students select majors from four colleges: Business Administration, Education, Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, and Sciences and Technology.
The campus is by far the most picturesque in the state of Georgia.
The moss-laden sweeping oak trees, expansive marsh and historic architecture create a resplendent yet tranquil atmosphere.
Beneath the beauty and splendor is a vibrant residential campus bursting at the seams with the vim and vigor of quality collegiate life: relevant academic majors, engaging lectures, cutting-edge research, quality student-faculty engagement and a nurturing environment.
Job Summary This position is responsible for the investigation and adjudication of alleged violations of the Savannah State University Code of Student Conduct.
The incumbent develops sanctions which promote personal and educational development and maintains University standards.
The Coordinator serves as a resource person to students, administrators, faculty and staff regarding general and special conduct issues and assists in ensuring University-wide compliance to the policies and procedures outlined in the Code of Student Conduct.
This position requires some evening and weekend work.
The incumbent may be directed to perform job related tasks other than those delineated in this description.
Responsibilities Review and resolve caseload of student academic and social misconduct violations Conduct administrative hearings and make decisions regarding conduct cases Maintain records and files of disciplinary cases in keeping with applicable University policies and state/federal laws Input, maintain, and update information regarding cases in respective databases Train and advise hearing officers and boards to review cases of alleged misconduct to include training of faculty, staff and students for the judicial board Educate campus community regarding Code of Student Conduct and university expectations for student behavior to include conducting programming and presentations on student ethics issues Serve on university-wide committees and tasks forces Intake, evaluate, investigate, adjudicate and set sanctions for student misconduct cases in accordance with University policies and processes Serve as primary case manager for referrals involving student organizations Collaborate with various campus offices in addressing alleged misconduct (e.
g.
University Counsel and Campus Police) Develop, implement and monitor developmentally appropriate educational sanctions Maintain all judicial files and records of disciplinary sanctions Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree Two (2) to three (3) years of experience in higher education in one of the following areas: student affairs, student programming, student activities, student leadership or advising student organizations Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in relevant field (e.
g.
student personnel, higher education, public administration) or a related field Three (3) or more years of experience in higher education in one of the following areas: student affairs, student programming, student activities, student leadership or advising student organizations Proposed Salary The pay range for this position is $45,000 - $51,000 annually.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) laws, medical privacy guidelines and other applicable laws and policies Knowledge of case management systems (e.
g Advocate, Maxient, etc) Knowledge of current trends in substance abuse education and risk reduction practices Skilled in problem solving and conflict resolution Skilled in communication to include interpersonal, oral, and written as well as the ability to present information concisely and with clarity Ability to use sound judgement to make critical decisions Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and provide excellent customer service Ability to work independently as part of a team Ability to take initiative and balance multiple priorities Apply Before Date For best consideration, apply by September 22, 2023.
The position will remain open until filled.
Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Recourses at hr@savannahstate.
edu.
For technical support, please call OneUSG Connect Support at (877) 251.
2644, or by email at sscsupport@ssc.
usg.
edu.
Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Savannah State University, as determined by Savannah State University, its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity Savannah State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution.
It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.
O.
11246, and Rev.
Proc.
75-50).
Savannah State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution.
For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Savannah State University, Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.
edu.
Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@savannahstate.
edu.
Special Applicant Instructions Applicants must include the name, telephone number and e-mail address of three (3) professional references.
Transcript(s) must be uploaded with the application.
An unofficial transcript is acceptable.
The official transcript is required if hired.