Student Care and Accountability Coordinator
Hampton, VA
Posted 4 weeks ago
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Job Description
The Student Care and Accountability Coordinator provides comprehensive support for student behavior, conduct, and well-being. This role serves as a hearing officer, adjudicates student conduct cases, co-leads and coordinates the Student Conduct Hearing Board, and actively supports the College’s Care Team.
The coordinator manages Maxient workflows and case processes, triages student conduct complaints and concerns, and leads campus-wide marketing, programming, and training initiatives related to student conduct and conflict education. This position plays a vital role in fostering a respectful, safe, and supportive learning environment.
Under the direction of the Dean of Retention and Student Support, the Coordinator addresses student well-being and behavioral concerns across the College and connects students with appropriate services and resources. The role develops and implements college-wide policies, procedures, training, and educational initiatives related to student behavior and student support. The coordinator partners closely with management and staff to determine effective, legally compliant responses consistent with college policies.
The coordinator also serves as a designated independent, neutral, and confidential resource to assist students in conflict management and resolution through informal methods such as consultation, negotiation, and mediation. The coordinator supports the cultivation of a safe, inclusive, fair, and caring educational community that promotes learning and personal development. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: managing the College’s non-academic student conduct process; coordinating individual and organizational conduct cases; implementing a comprehensive educational approach to help community members understand their individual and collective rights and responsibilities; developing and expanding educational programming focused on conflict resolution, student skill-building, and restorative practices; employing equity-minded best practices in student conduct and conflict education case management.
This position is designated as a
- Responsible Employee (mandatory crime reporter).
- Deputy Title IX Coordinator – Title VI
- Threat Assessment team member
- Campus Security Authority
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Experience managing staff and overseeing operations.
- Demonstrated understanding of and a commitment to: the community college mission and purpose; teaching and learning; high academic standards; and student success
- Knowledge and experience using integrated software systems and Microsoft applications
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, faculty/staff, and the public
- Student development theory and its practical application.
- Current trends and literature in case management (preferred).
- Higher education principles, practices, procedures, and student affairs best practices.
- Student conduct administration, crisis response, and non-clinical case management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of statutory and regulatory compliance (e.g., Clery Act, FERPA, Title IX, Tittle VI, VAWA, Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act, Stop Campus Hazing Act). Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to effectively engage diverse stakeholders and produce clear, analytical reports.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build relationships and foster collaboration.
- Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills; able to assess complex situations and make timely, sound decisions.
- Expertise in conflict resolution, mediation, and crisis de-escalation, maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail; committed to accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Strong interviewing and investigative skills with systematic information gathering and documentation.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and experienced with secure databases and student information systems.
- Ability to use standard office equipment and conduct/case management systems to support operations.
Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive, collaborative working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners.
- Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills, with the ability to exercise sound judgment to complex situations, and determine appropriate courses of action in alignment with policies and procedures.
- Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources to make informed student centered recommendations.
- Comprehensive understanding of, and ability to interpret, apply, and clearly communicate college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion in handling sensitive information, while maintaining professionalism and neutrality.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and facilitate trainings, presentations, and educational programs to diverse audiences.
- Willingness and ability to travel and work across multiple campus locations as needed
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.