University of Southern California · 1 day ago
Student Conduct Advisor / Community Expectations Coordinator, Office of Community Expectations
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $82K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Southern California's Office of Community Expectations (OCE) is dedicated to promoting student accountability and community standards. The Community Expectations Coordinator is responsible for investigating non-academic misconduct incidents, ensuring compliance with university policies, and providing educational resources to students.
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Responsibilities
Meets with students through informal and formal processes to discuss reported incidents of alleged non-academic misconduct. Conducts investigations, when necessary, as outlined in the university’s student handbook and other university policies. Determines and processes investigative plan and timeline. Identifies and interviews faculty, staff, respondents, and witnesses, and serves as the primary case processor and point of contact for all interested parties. Gathers, reviews, and analyzes information/ evidence as outlined in the student handbook and other university policies
For formal resolutions, convenes and conducts hearings with student respondents and advisors to inspect and review all information/evidence and allegations brought against respondents. Conducts further investigation as appropriate. Weighs information/evidence from various sources, determines credibility, makes a determination of responsibility when supported by the information/evidence, and proactively identifies non-academic conduct violating the student handbook and other university policies
Prepares and maintains necessary reports based on investigative determinations, documenting the chronology and content of the investigation and information/evidentiary review process. Resolves cases, renders findings of responsibility when supported by the information/evidence and determines violations of policy. Determines outcomes as appropriate that support the mission, values, health, safety and wellbeing of the university community and the mission of the office. Ensures students complete assigned outcomes. Provides information as needed to the appeals coordinator
Communicates and provides information about the disciplinary review process. Provides guidance and support resources to students involved in the investigation and disciplinary review process. Tracks case developments, completion and follow-up including outcome compliance. Identifies trends in student non-academic incidents in various campus communities for education and outreach
Provides consultation when appropriate to faculty, staff, and other members of the USC community regarding the conduct review process. Provides training to individuals or groups relevant to policies governing the university’s student handbook and other university guidelines as appropriate. Develops, plans, and presents student, parent, and faculty/staff educational programs. Assists in preparation or updates of publications. Provides training and guidance to graduate and undergraduate workers
Collaborates and coordinates with campus partners, faculty, and staff as appropriate to mitigate threat and increase student support. Addresses and responds to student behavioral problems and mental health concerns. Guide students in examining their decision-making process within the context of their health, safety and wellbeing, and adjustment to campus life. Educates students about community expectations related to the student handbook at USC. Guides students in identifying problems, resources, and developing strategies to best address issues that pose challenges to students’ personal and educational success; helps students refine conflict resolution and decision-making skills; refers students to appropriate resources to address issues of concern
Maintains compliance with federal and state laws regarding privacy. Maintains compliance with university policy and legal mandates regarding fair process and student procedural rights. Maintains statistical data, department and student records, documentation of procedural compliance, communication, and case management
Assists with the review panel recruitment and training and website updates and communications; works with various student populations on the campus, as assigned
Engages proactively in the USC community in outreach, prevention and educational efforts related to the university’s community expectations
Participates in campus activities, events, and celebrations to enhance office visibility (e.g., new student orientation, move-in, Homecoming, Commencement, etc.)
Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) and mandatory reporter under the Clery Act based on university responsibilities. Has responsibility and is required to receive reports of crimes or criminal incidents from victims of crimes and/or third parties; notifies Department of Public Safety immediately of any reported serious crime or criminal incidents that indicates the presence of an ongoing threat to the university community; and notifies the Clery Compliance Coordinator in the Department of Public Safety
Promotes an environment that fosters inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold the principles of the USC Code of Ethics. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested
Qualification
Required
Master's degree, Combined experience/education as a substitute for minimum education
3 years in directly related field
Directly related experience in advising, investigating, student conduct and/or adjudicating misconduct cases and handling grievance processes
Demonstrated ability to make thoughtful and effective recommendations in conduct-related matters
Demonstrated critical thinking, communication, and writing skills
Preferred
Master's degree
Company
University of Southern California
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
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2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
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Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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