Student Judicial Officer

Salary: $23.00 - $26.00 Hourly
Location : Central Campus, Jackson, MI
Job Type: Staff, full-time
Department: Compliance and Judicial
Opening Date: 05/19/2026
Closing Date: 6/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
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.

Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 recordkeeping requirements. follow-up action and 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 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 topics such as personal safety, crime prevention, reporting procedures, consent, bystander intervention, and risk reduction
• Coordinate with Safety and Security, Student Life, Residential Life, and People & Culture (Human Resources) 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).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the College's policies, labor agreement and applicable laws.
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
CONTACTS AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
Internal:

Collaborate closely with Housing/Residence Life staff, Campus Security and other departments as needed. Frequent contact within the College community to facilitate student judicial process and other functions.
External:

Contact with external law enforcement agencies as necessary. Occasional contact with external partners (i.e. Middle Colleges, JPEC, etc.) and parents of students.

Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Minimum

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.
Preferred

Strong leadership ability and…