Posting Number: SF02178
Position Type: Professional Staff
Union: PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc
Pay Grade Level: Grade Level : 11
Pay Grade Range: Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $75,000 - $81,000
Department: VP Student Affrs.
Campus Location: Kingston
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by September 14, 2026. Applications received after September 14, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
About URI
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
POSITION SUMMARY
Ensure that student behavior aligns with and supports the University's mission by investigating and adjudicating community standards violations both on and off campus. Provide proactive education and outreach to the campus community on topics related to community standards. Be responsible for comprehensive case management, data analysis, and the development of educational initiatives aimed at promoting a respectful and safe community environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Investigate, adjudicate and maintain accurate records regarding alleged violations of community standards by students and student organizations that include but are not limited to allegations of sexual misconduct, hazing and bullying.
- Assist in the facilitation and administration of the student conduct process and serve as a resource on community standard matters for students, faculty and staff.
- Assist with the development of community standards, revisions of policies and procedures, and handbook revisions.
- Ensure consistency and fairness for all student discipline.
- Serve as an administrative hearing officer and prepare cases for hearing panels.
- As needed, assist with the adjudication of Off-campus community standards violations.
- Collaborate extensively with conduct administrators, Housing and Residential Life staff, Campus Police, faculty and staff regarding student conduct issues.
- Collect and analyze data regarding student conduct and the conduct system. Develop presentations, statistical reports and summaries as needed.
- Assist with the ongoing training to ensure that the department is in compliance with Clery regulations and Stop Campus Hazing Act reporting requirements.
- Manage the data collection and reporting of Clery crimes for the Annual Safety Report in collaboration with URI PD.
- Assist with the selection, training, and implementation of hearing boards which include faculty, staff and students. Advise hearing panels.
- Assist with the selection, training, and implementation of conduct advisors, which include faculty, staff and students.
- Serve as a member of the student conduct team.
- Participate in the creation and implementation of educational programs and training to prevent violations of community standards.
- Assist in the development of student conduct/community standards and publication materials, website updates, and training manuals.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Represent the Dean of Students Office on University, Division and other committees and at University events.
- Work evenings and weekends as necessary.
- Perform additional duties as necessary.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Personal computers and printers; word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.
Posting Date: 07/20/2026
To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16862
