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Specialist IV - Student Conduct Officer

Posting Details

Come and join the Bearkat community!

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition 202400107S
Title Specialist IV - Student Conduct Officer
FLSA status Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary
This position is a pay grade 9. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
Occupational Category Technical/Para-Professional
Department Office of Dean of Students
Division Division of Student Affairs
Open Date 03/25/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement
Bachelor’s Degree in related field. Two years relevant specialist experience or experience in a related field. Certifications may be required. Experience in Higher Education and specialized work is desirable. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Performs highly advanced specialist duties for the Dean of Students’ Office.
Primary Responsibilities
Performs highly advanced specialist duties for the Dean of Students’ Office. Reviews and interprets policies guided by the university student code of conduct, state and federal regulations, and the Texas Education Code (TEC). Receives electronic incident report forms, non-academic grievances, behavioral/medical/family alerts, and other reports related to university policies. Reviews electronic reports and determines appropriate charges for university policy violations. Prepares documents for intake and administrative review appointments, conducts investigations, determines appropriate sanctions for university policy violations, and coordinates case management for all received reports. Coordinates with emergency and risk management officials to implement safety practices and procedures, partners with University Police, Residence Life, Title IX, and other entities to administer student code of conduct procedures. Trains the university student disciplinary committee. Completes required reporting per the TEC, Clery Act, Hazing Act, and other university reporting. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Requires detailed knowledge of university infrastructure, policies, and procedures. Requires thorough knowledge of office systems. Must have the ability to solve operational problems and make suggestions for process improvement.

Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor.
Full Time Part Time Full Time
Position Number
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EEO Statement

EEO Statement
Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Reference Contact Information
Optional Documents

Screening Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you learn about this position?
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
    • HBCU Connect - Historically Black Colleges and Universities
    • HACU - Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
    • The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education
    • Association for Women in Science
    • TWC - Work in Texas
    • Inside Higher Ed
    • Higher Ed Jobs
    • HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
    • SHSU Website
    • SHSU Employee
    • SHSU Recruiter
    • Other
  2. If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee" please indicate employee's name and department.

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  3. If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source.

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  4. * Do you have experience working with conduct software systems? (e.g., Maxient).

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