Hearing Officer

* 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
* Bachelor’s degree in Law, Higher Education, Student Development, or related field
* Four years of experience presiding over administrative, regulatory, criminal or legal proceedings
* Advanced degree in law, higher education, student development, or related field
* Experience in student affairs, student conduct, or related field
* 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
* This position is security sensitive
* This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
* All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements* (If applicable) This position allows alternate work location per TAMU guidelines

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.
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