Student Disciplinary Officer


Location
Docklands Campus
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£40,623 to £46,188 per annum inclusive of London Weighting
Contract Length
Fixed Term - 9 months
About the Role
The Student Conduct Team is responsible for maintaining academic integrity, upholding the Student Code of Conduct and promoting a safe and respectful environment in which our University community can thrive. We provide support to students, staff and members of the public who may have witnessed or experienced anti-social or inappropriate behaviour involving a student. We take a compassionate and fair approach, promoting positive behaviour while ensuring appropriate accountability where students breach the standards and values of the University.
The role holder will support the Senior Student Disciplinary Officer and Student Conduct Manager in maintaining and regulating student conduct, within the university and the wider community. The role holder will provide a professional response for staff, student or public reports of student misconduct and will support staff to follow due process as per UEL policies and procedures.
The role holder will have experience supporting disciplinary processes and maintaining accurate records and data. Due to the nature of the work, the role holder will be required to support disciplinary processes for a range of allegations, including those of a sensitive nature.
The role holder will be pro-active in working with colleagues across the university to ensure that policies, procedures and service in relation to student conduct and reporting are clear, up to date and effective.
Experience
Experience supporting disciplinary processes and maintaining accurate records and data. Experience dealing with sensitive and sometimes complex matters in a fair, professional and compassionate way.
About you
Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide clear guidance to students and staff and apply policies and procedures consistently and fairly. Comfortable working collaboratively across the University, using sound judgement to consider individual cases and knowing when to refer or escalate matters.
Proactive, approachable and committed to delivering a high-quality service. Interest in student conduct, sector developments and improving processes and practice. Understanding of the importance of confidentiality, data protection, equality and inclusion when working with a diverse student community.
Qualifications
No specific qualifications stated; however, relevant experience and a professional approach are essential.


