Student Conduct Coordinator (Student Success Professional III)

What if your work could help students learn from challenges, make informed decisions, and stay on track toward graduation? San Diego State University is seeking a Student Conduct Coordinator to join the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities (CSRR), supporting a fair, educational, and student-centered approach to campus accountability.

In this role, you'll work directly with students to investigate and resolve alleged academic and non-academic misconduct, facilitate one-on-one conduct meetings, and determine appropriate outcomes in accordance with university policies. Beyond addressing policy violations, you'll take a counseling-informed approach to understanding student behavior, connecting students with resources, and creating opportunities for personal growth and continued academic success.

• →Investigate and resolve student conduct cases involving alleged academic and non-academic misconduct while ensuring fair and consistent processes.
• →Meet individually with students to understand circumstances, assess evidence, and determine appropriate educational or student conduct outcomes.
• →Provide counseling-informed guidance, referrals, and interventions that promote student accountability, well-being, and retention.
• →Maintain accurate case records, reports, and documentation using Maxient while following university policies and regulatory requirements.
• →Collaborate with faculty, staff, campus departments, and community partners on student conduct matters, crisis response, and educational outreach.

• Full-time, benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position.
• Position is designated 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.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

The Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities is responsible for acting on behalf of the University President regarding all aspects of student misconduct.  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 & Responsibilities, click here.

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 these 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.

• Knowledge of student conduct policies, student conduct procedures, and applicable federal and state regulations, including FERPA and CSU Executive Orders.
• Experience investigating student misconduct, conducting proceedings relating to student conduct, and supporting fair and consistent student conduct processes.
• Effective conflict resolution, interviewing, and problem-solving skills, with experience navigating complex and sensitive situations.
• Experience advising students, addressing behavioral concerns, and connecting individuals with appropriate campus resources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports, documenting cases, and explaining policies and procedures.
• Experience developing and delivering educational workshops, outreach programs, and student conduct prevention initiatives.

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. 

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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.