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Texas A&M University · 12 hours ago

Hearing Officer

College Station, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$92K/yr - $135K/yr

4+ years exp

Texas A&M University is seeking a Hearing Officer responsible for conducting hearings related to violations of the Student Conduct Code and University policies. The role involves reviewing evidence, interacting with parties, and issuing outcome letters while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and ethical standards.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Conducts hearings related to violations of Student Conduct Code and University policy violations, including those related to Title IX, Title VII, and other Civil Rights laws

Reviews voluminous documents and other relevant evidence

Listens to statements from parties and witnesses involved in hearings

Use reasoning, logic, and judgement to question parties, weigh evidence, judge credibility, and make decision based on the preponderance of the evidence

Interacts with attorneys, parents, and members of the public

Determines applicability of relevant rules and laws, complies with ethical standards, and communicates effectively

Writes outcome letters and issues sanctions as appropriate

Conducts administrative reviews of non-civil rights university rule violations, such as failure to report and consensual relationship rules

Writes outcome letters and issues sanctions as appropriate

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Civil Rights lawsExperience in legal proceedingsCertification in Higher EducationAdvanced degree in lawMultitaskOrganizational skillsEffective communicationTeamwork abilityConfidentiality maintenance

Required

Bachelor's degree in Law, Higher Education, Student Development, or related field

Four years of experience presiding over administrative, regulatory, criminal or legal proceedings

Knowledge of federal and state employment law and Civil Rights statues, including Title IX and VAWA

Skilled in actively listening to the statements of parties and witnesses involved in hearing, evaluating evidence, and judging relevance and credibility

Ability to make decisions and issue sanctions, adjusting as necessary based on mitigating or aggravating factors

Skill in office suite applications. Skill or ability to learn case management software and information management systems

Demonstrate strong organizational and time management abilities

Ability to work under pressure, coordinate multiple priorities, and meet strict deadlines

Ability to keep order during administrative hearings

Ability to work effectively on a team or individually

Ability to learn and understand laws, policies and procedures and interpret processes

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to act with courtesy and to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Preferred

Advanced degree in law, higher education, student development, or related field

Experience in student affairs, student conduct, or related field

Certification in Higher Education, Legal, or related field

Company

Texas A&M University

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Texas A&M University has a proud history that stretches back to 1876 when The Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas became the first public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas.

Founded in 1876

College Station, TX, US

10001+ employees