Program Specialist, Student Conduct

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.

The Program Specialist 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 Counsels office to protect the rights of all parties involved in conduct cases and to mitigate the universitys 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.

• SelfStarter: 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 decisionmaking we invite you to apply for this important role at the University of Nevada Reno.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR

Masters 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 or related experience.

Certification and Licensure

• NV Drivers License within 30 days of hire or alternate form of transportation necessary to meet the requirements of this position.

Schedule or Travel Requirements

• Variable Work Schedule (to include occasional nights and weekends)

• Occasional Travel (local for training and investigations and regional and national for trainings and conferences)

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty B

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 members 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 EVerify.

As part of the hiring process applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform jobrelated tasks.

For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers 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 persons age (40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including serviceconnected 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).

About Us

The University of Nevada Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevadas original landgrant university the University serves more than 23000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.

Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (Very High Research) university it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the Best National Universities and Best National Public Universities. It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.

Since 2009 nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs facilities and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevadas first medical school the University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe where education research and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original landgrant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada Reno Extension Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Nevada Small Business Development Center the Nevada Seismological Laboratory and Wolf Pack Athletics.

The main campus is in Reno Nevada a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe the beautiful 290acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The Universitys physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus known as University Village to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.

Collaborating with worldrenowned organizations the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple which ensures equitable access to technology for students providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Googles TechWise initiate is an 18month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entrylevel software engineers by graduation.

In 2023 the U.S. Department of Commerces Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada led by the University of Nevada Reno was named one of the inaugural 31 RegionalTechnology and InnovationHubs (TechHubs).Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its Tech Hub will strengthen Americas lithium batteries critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.

Through its commitment to highimpact education worldimproving research and creative activity and outreach thats transforming Nevadas communities and businesses the University continues its 150year tradition of benefitting our state nation and world.

The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students faculty and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

Today the University delivers on its original landgrant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics facilities support engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students cognitive growth and academic achievement all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.