Student Conduct Specialist

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking two Student Conduct Specialists. The Specialist serves as a primary adjudicator and investigator within the Office of Student Conduct. This role is responsible for the impartial administration of the Student Code of Conduct, requiring a high degree of investigative rigor, professional skepticism, and adherence to due process. The successful candidate will navigate complex, high-volume caseloads involving sensitive and graphic information, maintaining objective professional detachment while ensuring all actions align with university policy and state/federal regulatory requirements. This position acts as a critical administrative link between student behavior, institutional policy, and legal compliance.

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 

Key responsibilities include:

Conduct & Adjudication

• Conduct Investigations: Handle reports of alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct, 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.
• Facilitate Hearings: Serve as the Hearing Administrator for hearings before the Student Conduct Board and the Academic Integrity Board.
• Academic Integrity Intake & Case Oversight: Serve as the administrative point of contact for academic integrity complaints; initiate official case files, manage the progression of formal appeals and hearings, and ensure all procedural requirements are met throughout the appeal lifecycle.
• 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.

Operational & Systems Management

• Incident Response: Manage high-volume digital and physical case files within the conduct database (e.g., Maxient) with meticulous accuracy and strict adherence to procedural timelines.
• Investigative Documentation: Translate complex situations into professional correspondence that adheres to strict policy and legal standards.
• Crisis Response & Referral: Manage immediate behavioral crises or high-conflict situations involving students during the conduct process; apply safety protocols and de-escalation techniques, and execute immediate referrals for all support-related needs (e.g., food insecurity, housing, mental health, or basic needs).
• Operational Autonomy & Project Management: Independently manage multiple projects, shifting deadlines, and administrative workflows with minimal oversight and strict attention to detail.
• Systems Proficiency & Data Integrity: Expert-level use of conduct-specific databases (e.g., Maxient) and office technology to maintain accurate, audit-ready records and manage high-volume digital workflows.
• Documentation Updates: Maintain the university website and catalog by updating information related to the Student Code of Conduct as necessary.

Institutional Policy & Compliance Coordination

• Inter-Departmental Liaison: Facilitate the standardized flow of information between the University Police Department – Northern Command, the Center for Civil Rights & Equal Access, and the Office of Residential Life, Housing & Food Services to ensure all incident reports are documented, tracked, and resolved according to university policy.
• Sanction Management & Tracking: Oversee the administrative lifecycle of disciplinary sanctions by monitoring student compliance, tracking completion deadlines, and maintaining accurate records within the conduct database. This includes auditing sanction data to ensure institutional accountability and following up on non-compliance in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.
• Policy Communication & Presentations: Develop and deliver presentations focused on the clear dissemination of institutional regulations, disciplinary procedures, and the consequences of non-compliance to ensure procedural transparency and mitigate university liability.

This role involves the regular review and processing of case files, incident reports, interviews, and hearing materials that may contain sensitive or graphic information, including, but not limited to, sexual misconduct, violence, mental health crises, and substance abuse. Successful candidates must maintain objective professional detachment and strict confidentiality while handling these materials in accordance with university protocols We invite applications from professionals committed to the rigorous administration of policy and the maintenance of institutional standards. If you possess the investigative thoroughness and administrative discipline required to manage a high-stakes adjudicative process, we encourage you to apply for this position at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Certification and Licensure: NV Driver’s 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 Range: $64,000 - $66,100 annually.  

Remarkable Retirement: Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% 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 Employees

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance.
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits.
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.  E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center.
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to Wolf Card holders.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate.
• No state income tax!

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 Grants-in-Aid.

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. Dual Career Assistance Program.

Contact Information

Search Coordinator, Xavier Bishop at [email protected]

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected].

 Please attach the following documents to your application. 

1)  Resume/Vita

2)  Cover letter

3)  Reference contact information for three professional references

This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.