Student Rights & Responsibility Coordinator

Salary : $83,175.84 - $102,703.56 Annually
Location : Pasadena, CA
Job Type: Academic Administrator
Job Number: 06831
Department: Student Services
Opening Date: 02/13/2025
Closing Date: 3/9/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Probationary Period: None. At-Will Employment.
Work Shift: Manager / Supervisory Schedule
Salary Schedule/Range: Management Association M-5

Under general supervision, this position plays a critical role in supporting and leading the student rights and responsibilities district wide, training and development of faculty, staff and student case management process, behaviors of concern and conduct. The position is responsible for leading responses and the adjudication process for student conduct cases and restorative interventions, where applicable. This position provides workshops, training, and interventions to educate students, faculty, and staff about student rights and responsibilities, as well as leading and/or co-leading the district wide behavior intervention team, including training of team members and administrative management of referrals and conduct cases. This position works closely with, but not limited to, Police and College Safety, Title IX, Student Services divisions, and the Office of Instruction.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Oversight and leadership for the student conduct process including but not limited to from the intake of student conduct complaints to the appeals process.
• Investigates necessary information related to student code of conduct cases by speaking with all parties and witnesses involved and collecting and synthesizing evidence.
• Develops investigative reports to summarize and analyze findings. Provides an analysis of evidence in student conduct cases to determine if violations occurred and success of students involved in the student rights and responsibility process.
• Ensures adherence with district policy timelines, student rights, and disciplinary procedures.
• Presents student, faculty, and staff training related to student judicial affairs, student conduct, and academic integrity.
• Provides case management and student follow-up to ensure restorative and educational interventions are successful
• Recommends and administers disciplinary and educational interventions.
• Maintains detailed student conduct records in student conduct database, includes and not limited to, data entry regarding student contact cases to track the status of cases, determinations and run reports.
• Communicates directly with students throughout the conduct process; this includes but is not limited to informing students of conclusions of investigations as well as sanctioning.
• Coordinates and facilitates appellate hearing processes, responsible for training and identifying hearing panel members
• Develops and implements restorative justice practices
• Provides leadership and training to student organization advisors, faculty, and staff related to student conduct.
• Develops educational and outreach programs in collaboration with the Title IX Coordinator, Health Services, Mental Health Counseling, and various stakeholders across the district.
• Serve as chair and member of Pasadena City College's Crisis Prevention and Response Team.
• Establishes program goals to achieve desired student learning outcomes related to student conduct, rights and responsibilities. Develops reports that assess programs/services of the Student Rights & Responsibility Office.
• Develops and maintains efficient office procedures to ensure fair, consistent, and timely response to and resolution of allegations of violations of college standards of conduct
• Directly manage all aspects of employee lifecycle including recruitment, transfers, suspensions, layoffs, recalls, promotions, terminations, task assignments, performance evaluations, rewards, disciplinary actions, and grievance resolution, ensuring adherence to District policies and legal requirements.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree OR equivalent experience in Higher Education, Communication, Psychology, or related field from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of two (2) years progressively responsible experience in higher education student affairs division, student conduct, student life/affairs advising, or counseling setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of restorative justice practices and cultural competency standards within student affairs.
• Understanding of state and federal laws and regulations pertinent to student conduct, including FERPA, Title IX, Senate Bill 493 and Brown Act.
• Experience in hiring, training, and communicating with staff.

SKILLS:

• Skill in maintaining confidential electronic records, databases and files.
• Strong communication skills to engage with students, instructors, and external agencies.
• Proficiency in case resolution and management strategies.
• Proficiency in using office software for communication and report preparation.

ABILITIES:

• Ability to implement equitable and inclusive practices in student conduct processes.
• Ability to assist in assessing goals for the student conduct office.
• Development and implementation of effective interventions for sanctioned students.
• Capacity to meet schedules, prepare clear reports, and communicate effectively.
• Application of District policies and regulations in investigations and recommendations.

CORE COMPETENCIES: The District has identified the following essential skills and attributes needed for success in this position.

• Knowledge of Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Case Management
• Training and Development
• Conflict Resolution
• Collaboration and Team Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Critical Thinking and Decision-Making
• Compliance and Risk Management

SALARY RANGE:M-5

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:

• If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
• If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
• The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
• While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
• Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).

All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
• Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
• Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
• Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
• The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
• Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
• The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
• An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer
To learn more about the benefits offered at Pasadena City College, please visit our benefits webpage via this link
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All applicants are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will provide information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the screening and selection process.Be concise yet specific and informative in your responses to these supplemental questions. "See resume," attachments or links will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to the questions in the following boxes. Incomplete responses will not be considered. Please indicate below that you have read and understand these instructions.

• Yes
• No

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I understand that my application will be considered incomplete if any required sections of the application are not completed and/or if any documents that are required are not attached to my online application by the closing date.

• Yes
• No

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I have completed all sections of the application including references. (Statements such as "see resume" will not be acceptable.)

• Yes
• No

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Please specify your highest level of education.

• High School or equivalent (GED)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctor
• Doctorate Degree

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Please indicate the field in which you have earned your degree in:
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Indicate the full-time equivalent years of progressively responsible experience in higher education student affairs division, student conduct, student life/affairs advising, or counseling setting.

• Less than one year
• One year
• Two years
• Three years
• Four years
• Five years or more

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Indicate where you have worked to obtain experience in higher education student affairs division, student conduct, student life/affairs advising, or counseling setting. What was the time frame, what was the employer's name and describe the clerical/administrative support work performed. This section is required.
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Indicate the level of understanding of state and federal laws and regulations pertinent to student conduct, including FERPA, Title IX, Senate Bill 493 and Brown Act.

• None
• Low
• Moderate
• High
• Very high

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Do you have work experience in Higher Education?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have work experience in a California Community College?

• Yes
• No

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Describe how you have demonstrated sensitivity and understanding in delivery of services and support to a diverse workforce and student population (diverse in terms of socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic background. This section is required.
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