STUDENT ACCOUNTABILITY & SUPPORT SPECIALIST
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Serving as a key team member in the Office of Student Accountability & Support, the Specialist resolve
student behavioral issues, including investigation of misconduct cases (both individual and
organizational), communication with students, and making decisions about student sanctioning. The
Specialist will also assist in providing follow-up services and referrals to students who are in distress or
who have been impacted in some way on or off campus. The Specialist will manage the implementation
of several different sanctioning programs, as well as serve as the primary contact for academic
dishonesty and classroom behavioral issues. Additional duties include presentations to groups as
requested, maintenance of student records, mentoring of graduate students, and service on committees
as assigned. This individual will have frequent interaction with students, parents, faculty and other
departments, including, but not limited to, Housing, Civic Engagement & Volunteerism, New Student
Programs, Health & Counseling Services, Fraternity & Sorority Life, University Police and Charleston
Police. This is a 12-month, full time position.
Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in any field and at least one year of experience developing
programs and providing support to college-aged individuals. Note: A Master’s degree in an area
consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree in higher education, student personnel, counseling, social
work, or related field, to be completed by June 1, 2022.
This position requires outstanding written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and
administrative skills, solid understanding of legal issues, and an understanding of student development
theory and the ability to apply theory to practice as necessary.
Highly competitive applicants will possess: Graduate work (graduate assistantship, internship, etc.) in
student conduct, housing, health education, counseling, or related field. The ability to prioritize and
manage a demanding schedule, initiative to start new projects as assigned, and the ability to work
collaboratively as a team.
Applications: Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should
submit an application, letter of interest, resume, and contact information for four references online at:
https://www.eiu.edu/humanres/application/login.php. (Candidates should make sure the Student
Accountability & Support Specialist position is selected when submitting application materials.) A
credential assessment will be done in place of a Civil Service examination for this professional position.
No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from qualified applicants.
Upon successful selection of candidate, all scores will be voided from this register.
Last Update 3/7/22
For assistance with the application process, please contact Donna Noffke at dmnoffke@eiu.edu. For
questions regarding this search, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Jeremy Alexander,
at jdalexander@eiu.edu
Eastern Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer –
minority/female/disability/veteran – committed to achieving a diverse community.
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