Student Conduct Coordinator (Student Services Professional III)

Position Summary

The Student Conduct Coordinator plays a vital role in upholding community standards and promoting student accountability at San Diego State University. Working within the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities, this position investigates and adjudicates alleged violations of university policy, ensuring a fair, educational, and student-centered process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Investigation and Adjudication: Review and investigate reports of academic and non-academic misconduct in line with CSU Executive Orders and Title 5.
• Hearing and Sanctioning: Conduct hearings, determine outcomes, and apply sanctions such as probation, suspension, or expulsion.
• Educational Interventions: Develop and assign educational sanctions that promote accountability and learning.
• Case Documentation: Maintain accurate records and reports of student conduct proceedings.
• Student Support and Referral: Provide guidance and connect students to campus and community resources.
• Training and Outreach: Deliver programs and workshops on student rights, responsibilities, and conduct processes.
• Faculty Engagement: Support faculty in addressing academic integrity issues and reporting violations.
• Collaboration and Liaison Work: Serve as liaison to CSU Judicial Affairs Officers and manage Maxient database functions.
• Campus and Community Partnerships: Strengthen relationships with key campus partners and community resources.
• Professional Development: Engage in training and professional organizations to enhance conduct administration expertise.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Student Impact: Make a difference by guiding students through restorative and educational approaches to accountability.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a dedicated, student-focused team that values creating a supportive atmosphere where we foster great communication, compassion, and consistency.
• Ongoing Professional Development: Engage in continuous learning through conferences, training, and systemwide development opportunities.
• Commitment to Equity and Inclusion: Be part of a division dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful campus community.

Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• This position is eligible for telecommuting up to 1 day per week with onsite work in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity is responsible for the coordination and development of student services and building the inclusive excellence of SDSU's staff and faculty at San Diego State University. Departments include, but not limited to, Assistant Deans for Student Affairs; Career Services; Communications Services; Counseling & Psychological Services; Cultural and Identity Centers; Center for Educational Opportunity Programs, Outreach and Success; Military Veterans Program; New Student and Parent Programs; Office of the Student Ombudsman; Residential Education; Resource Management; Student Disability Center; Student Health Services; Student Life and Leadership; Student Rights and Responsibilities; Testing Services Office; Well-being & Health Promotion; and programming related to Inclusive Excellence.

The Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities is responsible for acting on behalf of the University President regarding all aspects of student discipline. The Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities receives reports of alleged misconduct relative to Title 5, California Code of Regulations, investigates all complaints in order to determine whether University student conduct action is to be pursued, and determines appropriate university student conduct case dispositions and sanctions under the guidelines of California State University Executive Orders (EO).

For more information regarding the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities, click here .

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field; including or supplemented by upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job-related. Possession of the required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent of three years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience. One year in the program area to which assigned may be preferred but is not required.

A master’s degree in counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling or guidance may be substituted for the three years of experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional career or personal counseling.

Key Qualifications

• Experience working effectively with a highly diverse student population.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations related to student conduct, including FERPA.
• Knowledge of university organizational structures, resources, and student conduct practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated counseling-related skills and ability to advise students individually and in groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and accurately.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and evaluate data, and make sound, logical decisions based on findings.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with professionalism.
• Strong initiative, independence, and resourcefulness in planning and implementing program improvements.
• Experience managing or interpreting student conduct data in Maxient is preferred.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical student conduct practices is preferred.

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Compensation:
Salary is based on your experience, education, and qualifications, within the department’s budget and equity guidelines.

• CSU Classification Salary Range: $5,540 - $7,893/month; hiring salary not expected to exceed $5,540/month .

Full Benefits Package Includes:

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview .

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by December 7, 2025, to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here .

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Livia Peeples at lpeeples@sdsu.edu.

Advertised: Nov 20 2025 Pacific Standard Time
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