Community Standards Coordinator

Position Description & Details

Join Bismarck State Colleges team and play a key role in fostering a safe, supportive, and student-centered campus environment. The Community Standards Coordinator is responsible for implementing student policies, procedures, and practices that promote student success and well-being. This position leads the administration of the student conduct process and Student Assistance Team, collaborates with campus partners to address student concerns, and provides education, outreach, and training to support a thriving campus community.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Student Code of Conduct process, ensuring fair, consistent, and educational outcomes.
• Oversee Student Assistance Team operations, including case management, interventions, documentation, and follow-up.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate policies, procedures, and resources related to student conduct, including the student handbook and website.
• Maintain student conduct records and data systems in compliance with institutional policies and applicable state and federal regulations, including Clery Act reporting requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and report data to identify trends, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Develop and facilitate prevention, awareness, and educational programming focused on community standards and student success.
• Provide training and consultation for students, faculty, staff, and administrators regarding student conduct processes and students of concern.
• Serve as a resource and liaison to campus departments, committees, and divisions to ensure consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Support student engagement, retention, and success through proactive outreach initiatives.
• Participate in campus committees, professional organizations, and collaborative initiatives.
• Contribute innovative ideas to enhance departmental and institutional effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Higher Education, College Student Personnel, Social Work, Counseling, or related field, or bachelor's degree with 2 years of directly related experience.
• Experience supporting student behavior management, accountability process, or related student development functions.
• Demonstrated ability using case management systems or similar databases.
• Two years of supervisory and/or management experience.
• Experience in identifying individual needs, coordinating services, and making appropriate support referrals.
• Strong advocacy and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies; helping skills.
• The skill to establish rapport and work harmoniously with faculty, staff, students, public school personnel and others.
• Ability to plan, organize, and determine methods that produce desired results and meet required deadlines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in working knowledge of computer software programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

PRERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Higher Education experience.
• Experience administering or supporting Student Code of Conduct processes.
• Experience working with staff, faculty, and administrators in an educational setting.

BENEFITS

Starting salary $53,404 - $66,755 based on experience; Exempt

100% employer-paid family health insurance, life insurance, retirement, employee tuition waiver, spouse/dependent tuition discount. For more information regarding employee benefits, visit: https://bismarckstate.edu/employment/Faculty-and-Staff/Benefits/

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Thinking about relocating to the Bismarck area? To find more information and resources, visit: https://www.commerce.nd.gov/workforce/relocation-resources

APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED

To be considered by the search committee thoroughly complete the application and upload the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
• References

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE INFORMATION

OVERVIEW: Bismarck State College is dedicated to student success. This on-campus position is student-centered to provide high-quality campus services and hands-on learning experiences.

MISSION: As North Dakota's Polytechnic Institution, Bismarck State College focuses on student success through the delivery of affordable, flexible, high-quality, experiential learning enhanced by public-private partnerships.

VISION: Bismarck State College will be a leader in polytechnic education improving lives and building sustainable communities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Is directly accountable and responsible to the Dean of Students.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Bismarck State College does not provide sponsorships. BSC is an E-Verify Employer.

For more information or accommodation requests, contact the Human Resources Department at 701-224-5531 or bsc.humanresources@bismarckstate.edu

This position requires a criminal history record check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TTY Number: ND Relay Service: 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice). For full North Dakota Relay Services, go to: https://www.relaynorthdakota.com/.

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility including a copy of NGB 22 from the National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicants unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability.