Judicial Affairs Case Manager

The University of Virginia Division of Student Affairs invites applications for an exciting opportunity within the Division – a Case Manager role in Judicial Affairs . The University’s mission to develop engaged citizen-leaders is the foundation of the Division of Student Affairs work, which is guided by six core values – academic rigor, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness, honor, public service, and student self-governance. The Division consists of over 200 employees within four units – the Office of the Vice President and Dean of Students - Chief Student Affairs Officer, Student Health and Wellness, the University Career Center, and the Office of African American Affairs – all working together, for and alongside students, to create the distinctive student experience for which UVA is known. The Division is recruiting a 12-month Case Manager to work directly with Judicial Affairs.

Case Managers (CMs) are student facing and work closely with the Deans and Directors in the Division of Student Affairs with a primary focus in three areas: programmatic support, student support, and incident response.

The Judicial Affairs Case Manager (CM) who will work directly with the Judicial Affairs team in the Division of Student Affairs in several different capacities. The CM will have investigation, conduct referral, appeal management, and critical incident responsibilities.

Investigation responsibilities include conducting inquiries into allegations of hazing behavior. Inquires/investigations involve identifying involved parties and witnesses, developing appropriate interview questions, conducting interviews, evaluating evidence, and reaching a finding pursuant to University policies and protocols. The CM will also be asked to participate in other incident investigations as needed.

Conduct triage/referral responsibilities include receiving misconduct reports from the Student Safety & Support Team or other sources, meeting with the involved student(s) and determining appropriate next steps including referral to the University Judiciary Committee (UJC). The CM will not adjudicate misconduct cases but will determine if referral for adjudication by the UJC is appropriate and which Standard of Conduct/Policy to apply. The CM will also follow-up with students after UJC hearing panels or trials as appropriate. In referring cases to the UJC, the CM will need to attend and provide testimony at trials. A flexible work schedule is permitted since UJC trials occur in the evening and at night.

The CM will also be expected to provide daily office support for walk-ins/calls (students, parents, and various stakeholders) regarding conduct cases in which the CM is involved.

Interim Suspension and Student Title IX Appeal Management. The CM will manage case preparation and logistics for interim suspension appeals and student Title IX appeals including document collection and distribution, hearing scheduling, and involved party follow-up.

Critical Incident Management & Response. The CM will assist the Division with emergency preparedness and response duties, including critical incident planning, training, and deployment for incident response.

Qualifications for the Case Manager include:

Candidates must have the following required knowledge areas, skills, and abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree or equivalent in Social Work, Counseling, Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration, or other discipline. Relevant student experience may be considered.
• Strong commitment to the division’s core values of academic rigor, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness, honor, public service, and student self-governance.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and belonging.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

A competitive applicant for a Case Manager will have many of the following preferred knowledge areas, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to coordinate resources, evaluate information, and identify alternative solutions.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Understanding of the University's educational mission, strategic aims, and programs, including student culture and unique student self-governance model.
• Understanding of student development, identity development, intersections, and complexity of social identities.
• Experience with assessment and data-driven decision-making.

The position is open until filled. Requested application materials include a letter of interest or cover letter; resume or curriculum vitae; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. All applications, nominations, and inquiries will remain confidential.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $45,000.00 to $55,000.00 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Case Manager for Judicial Affairs is a full-time, twelve-month University Managerial and Professional Staff position with full benefits. Employee Benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off (
• Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
• Retirement plan
• Tuition and professional development benefits
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

Located in central Virginia, the University of Virginia is a highly selective public research institution with a major commitment to undergraduate education. The student experience is grounded in the institutional core values of academic rigor, diversity and inclusion, health and wellness, honor, public service, and student self-governance. For more information about the University of Virginia and the Office of the Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer visit: http://www.virginia.edu.

Application Instructions: Please apply through Workday, search for R0044747 and complete an application online. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Please respond to the questions regarding preferences for position and terms and include the following documents:

• CV/resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

The positions are open until filled. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the "Resume" box. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. The selected candidate will pass a background check.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process SkillSurvey. A minimum of three references is required. For questions regarding the position or application process, please contact Michele Jarman.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.