Statement of the Job

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking a Student Life Coordinator and Deputy Title IX OR Student Conduct Officer.

The Student LIfe Coordinator will also serve as the Deputy Title IV or Student Conduct Officer.This is a full time (Monday-Friday), on campus position.

Due to the nature of this position nights, weekends and holidays may be required.

This position will assist in meeting the needs of UMFK students serving as PDSO (Principal Designated School Official), chairing the DEI Council, and serving as point person for veteran students.

As PDSO this position will maintain campus compliance while assisting with the US Department of Homeland Security, Student and Exchange Information System (SEVIS), FERPA and all applicable policies and compliances.

The Student Life Coordinator will work collaboratively with the DSOs, admissions staff, and other university offices to facilitate and enhance the resources and services provided to international students.

If serving as the Deputy Title IX Officer, the role of this position is to enhance the creation of a safe and supportive living, learning, and work environment at the University of Maine at Fort Kent.

Critical to accomplishing this objective will be to build, in conjunction with Student Affairs personnel, and the UMS Title IX Coordinator, a proactive and comprehensive education program to prevent sexual harassment, including sexual violence, interpersonal violence and stalking.

This position will also serve as the primary contact within Student Affairs for individuals raising complaints of sexual harassment made against students and will ensure that these complaints are handled in accordance with Title IX, VAWA, Campus SAVE, Clery and applicable University procedures.

This position will include interacting with law enforcement personnel, student conduct, support agencies, Residence Life, and the UMS Title IX Coordinator.

If serving as the Student Conduct Officer, this position will provide support to effectively address student behavioral concerns through procedures set forth in the University of Maine System Student Conduct Code.

This position will administer all aspects of student conduct, including facilitating the training of the Conduct Committee, maintaining student conduct files, Title IX compliance, and preparing annual reports of campus incidents, and collaborating with the Deputy Title IX Officer on overlapping cases.

Additionally, this person will delegate select cases to additional campus conduct officers such as the Residence Life Director while maintaining administrative oversight.

As the Student Conduct Officer, this person will represent UMFK to the UMS Conduct Office and participate in its trainings and processes.

Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the salary for this full time, on-campus position is $45, plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan.

Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of Americas Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

About the University :

Located on the northernmost border of Maine, the University of Maine at Fort Kent is a career-focused campus offering relevant, experiential, academic programs and services with personalized attention.

UMFKs diverse student population enjoys the opportunity to live and learn in a beautiful, natural setting and a caring, friendly atmosphere where they thrive as engaged members of the community.

Our vision is that UMFK will transform students into professionals who have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to meet the evolving demands of a modern workforce.

Taught by full-time faculty, our average class size is 16 students to one faculty member. Our students come to us from throughout the United States as well as approximately 30 countries.

The great outdoor environment of the St. John Valley and forests of New England provide UMFK with abundant resources for learning and research, as well as easy access to the joys of outdoor sports and nature activities.

The University and surrounding communities also play important roles in preserving, cultivating, and celebrating the Franco-American / Acadian culture in the St.

John Valley and housing one of two Acadian Archives / Archives acadiennes in the nation. UMFK is the only institution in the United States located at the center of the French culture of northern Maine, eastern New Brunswick, and western Québec, offering opportunities for students to study and live in a bilingual region.

The surrounding town of Fort Kent is a welcoming town of approximately 3, people who are active in various festivals, community gatherings, and civic work.

UMFK is embedded near the center of town allowing easy access to amenities and the community at large.

UMFK ranks among the top tier of all northern colleges for the tenth consecutive year, according to the U.S. News & World Report rankings.

For the past 15 years, UMFK has been repeatedly selected as one of the outstanding colleges and universities that The Princeton Review recommends to college applicants in its print and online editions.

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience in higher education.
• Conceptual understanding of Title IX and / or student conduct
• Demonstrated interest and abilities in student development.

Preferred :

• Masters Degree
• Title IX training
• SEVIS knowledge

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills;.
• A background in college student personnel, higher education administration, residential services, international student services, or related fields is an asset.

Last updated : 2024-04-27