Program Specialist, Student Conduct

The University of Nevada, Reno is seeking two Program Specialists to serve as key adjudicators and investigators within the Office of Student Conduct. In this role, you will play a vital part in upholding the Student Code of Conduct through fair, impartial decision-making and thorough, detail-oriented investigations. This position requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to due process, as you will manage a high-volume caseload that may involve complex and sensitive situations. You’ll work at the intersection of student behavior, university policy, and legal compliance—ensuring that every case is handled with professionalism, integrity, and care. If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accountability, and is committed to fostering a respectful and compliant campus community, this role offers an impactful opportunity to make a difference.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of related work experience OR
• Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related work experience 

Related Experience: Professional experience in student conduct administration; Residential Life (with a demonstrated emphasis on conduct adjudication, policy enforcement, and investigative documentation); Human Resources (Employee Relations/Compliance); Title IX/Civil Rights investigation; Military leadership or administrative justice (JAG/IG); ADA/Disability compliance; legal/paralegal work; or other high-volume regulatory disciplines or related experience.

Certification and Licensure: NV Driver’s License within 30 days of hire or alternate form of transportation necessary to meet the requirements of this position.

Schedule or Travel Requirements: Variable Work Schedule (to include occasional nights and weekends)

Occasional Travel (local for training and investigations and regional and national for trainings and conferences).

Compensation Grade: Administrative Faculty – B  

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Administrative Faculty by Grade. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement: Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University.   With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. 
Perks of Working at UNR Employees

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance.
• Generous annual, sick leave, long term disability and life insurance – Faculty Benefits.
• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers an annual or semester membership and family membership options.  E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center.
• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to Wolf Card holders.
• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate.
• No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.  Faculty Grants-in-Aid.

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program.

Contact Information

Search Coordinator, Xavier Bishop at xbishop@unr.edu

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu.

 Please attach the following documents to your application. 

1)  Resume/Vita

2)  Cover letter

3)  Reference contact information for three professional references

This posting is open until filled
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.