Program Specialist, Student Conduct

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Program Specialist in the Office of Student Conduct. The Office of Student Conduct is committed to working strategically and collaboratively towards creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, respected, and empowered.

Key responsibilities include :

• Conduct investigations : Handle reports of alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct and Academic Standards, as directed by the Assistant Dean of Student Conduct.
• Adjudication : Investigate and adjudicate reported violations, applying campus sanctioning guidelines to determine appropriate interventions or referrals for students and student organizations found responsible.
• Manage faculty complaints : Address complaints from faculty regarding students charged with violations of Academic Standards.
• Facilitate hearings : Serve as the facilitator for hearings before the Student Conduct Hearing Board and the Academic Integrity Board.
• Program development : Collaborate with the Assistant Dean to create and implement prevention, awareness, and educational programs, including the collection and evaluation of assessment data related to the conduct process.
• Presentations : Create visual presentations to communicate ideas, data, or information.
• Crisis management : Assist in handling student crises and emergencies, including referrals to medical or mental health professionals.
• Legal coordination : Work closely with the General Counsel's office to protect the rights of all parties involved in conduct cases and to mitigate the university's liability.
• Documentation updates : Maintain the university website and catalog by updating information related to the Student Code of Conduct as necessary.
• Attention to detail : Exhibit strong attention to detail and proficiency in basic office technology functions.
• Self-starter : Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects while maintaining strict attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines.
• Technical proficiency : Knowledge and abilities to perform tasks that use relevant tools, equipment, or technology (e.g., Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, Zoom, Teams, DocuSign)

Due to the nature of the services provided, employees may encounter sensitive subject matter including sexual content, violence, mental health challenges, and issues related to alcohol or other drugs, through the course of normal work assignments.

If you are committed to balancing education and accountability, as scholars learn to reflect on their decisions and improve decision-making, we invite you to apply for this important role at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Required qualifications :

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR Master's degree and one (1) year of related work experience. Related experience : University student services; substance education, prevention, and / or counseling / treatment; academic integrity; or other relevant work experience.

Certification and licensure :

Schedule or travel requirements :

Compensation grade :

Administrative Faculty B. To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable retirement :

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.50% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of working at UNR :

Grants-in-aid for faculty employees :

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and / or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Faculty dual career assistance program :

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples' professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses / partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.

Contact information :

Octavio Garcia at ogarcia@unr.edu

Required attachment(s) :

1) Resume / Vita

2) Cover letter

3) Reference contact information for three professional references

4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

Posting close time :

This posting will close at 12 : 00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11 : 59 pm the day prior.

Posting close date : 05 / 31 / 2025

Note to applicant :

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).