Student Judicial Officer

Summary

The Student Judicial Officer (Judicial Affairs Officer) is responsible for administering the student code of conduct to protect student rights and support a safe and orderly campus environment. This role also leads institution‑wide crime prevention and awareness programming in compliance with federal requirements, supporting both student and employee education.

• Serve as primary student conduct officer managing the review, investigation, and resolution of alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct.
• Ensure the integrity of the student conduct process by providing timely communication protecting student rights and upholding College standards.
• Coordinate and support the Judicial Review Board and represent the College in formal student conduct hearings.
• Develop and maintain procedures for administering the Student Code of Conduct and conducting hearings in alignment with institutional policy.
• Prepare and issue sanction letters and ensure appropriate follow‑up on sanctions.
• Maintain accurate conduct records database and documentation; track sanctions and ensure compliance with record‑keeping requirements, prepare conduct reports.
• Serve as system administrator of the student conduct software (Maxient) including training users and ensuring proper utilization.
• Compile, analyze and report on student conduct data to inform decision‑making, policy development and program improvements.
• Provide presentations and educational programming on student conduct, behavioral expectations, conflict resolution and college policies.
• Assist in developing learning outcomes and assessment programs for the Student Conduct Process.
• Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, including Title IX and ensure alignment with institutional policies.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of institution‑wide crime prevention and awareness programming for students and employees in compliance with the Clery Act and Violence Against Women Act.
• Design and deliver (or coordinate delivery of) training, workshops, and campus‑wide initiatives addressing personal safety, crime prevention, reporting procedures, consent, bystander intervention, and risk reduction.
• Coordinate with Safety and Security, Student Life, Residential Life, and People & Culture to ensure coordinated and consistent prevention messaging across the institution.
• Maintain documentation of programming, participation, and outcomes, and support the preparation of the Annual Security Report (ASR).

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Internal:
Collaborate closely with Housing/Residence Life staff, Campus Security and other departments as needed. External:
Contact with external law enforcement agencies as necessary and occasional contacts with external partners and parents of students.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in higher education.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student, staff, faculty, and administrative population.
• Possess or obtain certification as a mediator.

• Strong leadership ability and proven skills in conflict resolution, mediation, interpersonal communication, and decision‑making.
• Experience in student services, residence life, and/or student judicial.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to management, student groups, classes, clubs, etc.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Regularly requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. Frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The noise level is usually moderate.

Applicants have rights under Federal employment laws. Jackson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.