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Job Summary
The Graduate Assistant for Student Conduct position is sponsored by Office of the Dean of Students at Columbus State University and is an integral component in the success of both the department and the Columbus State University students. This position will provide case management and direct contact with students. The nature of this position will focus on investigating and addressing alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct. This individual will be responsible for several on-going and short-term projects that advance the vision of the department and university. They will promote community responsibility in the halls and on campus, while ensuring that any violations that does occur are appropriately sanctioned. Alongside these responsibilities, and the ones listed below, the Graduate Assistant for Student Conduct will work collaboratively with the Associate Dean of Students on advanced conduct cases.
Responsibilities
This position will report to the Associate Dean of Students. Their responsibilities would include:

• Review Student Conduct Incident Reports;
• Determine appropriate responses and resolutions to conduct matters;
• Send conduct letters regarding each individual incident; these letters would include investigation meetings, conduct meetings, decisions letters, parental notification, etc;
• Investigate all alleged student violations;
• Engage with students through conduct meetings to determine responsibility;
• Track sanctions through to completion and maintain records on the student conduct database system, Maxient. Maintain and update the Residential Life Code of Conduct standards;
• Provide supervisor continuous update on all aspects regarding on-going and completed conduct cases;
• Provide referral counseling to students and consult with Counseling and Psychological Services as needed;
• Coordinate and implement proactive efforts to educate students regarding the Student Code of Conduct and other community standard issues through trainings, programs, marketing materials, and events;
• Review best practices related to conduct and suggest improvements in training;
• Gather training materials and create support materials for professional staff;
• Provide education to students about their decisions and discuss with them about the impact of their behavior to the greater University community;
• Other duties may be assigned based on the needs of the department.

Required Qualifications

• Must be accepted and enrolled full time in a graduate program at Columbus State University;
• Applicant must have obtained a bachelor's degree prior to the start date of this position;
• Ability to collaborate with other graduate interns and professional staff on projects and processes.;
• Applicants should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, word processing skills, as well as strong interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Sound judgement and tact Ability to maintain confidential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Student Affairs Administration, Higher Education, or in another related program.
• Experience working in residence life, leadership development, student activities, student conduct, etc.

Proposed Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience and education.
Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Institutional Values
Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *
For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
Special Applicant Instructions
Visit Columbus State University's online Careers portal to drive your career with us! The online applicant system provides you with the ability to review job opportunities and apply to those that you are interested in and feel qualified for. Each job posting has a summary description of the position and required qualifications. All job applications must be submitted through the online portal system.