| Position Summary | The Community Care and Prevention Program Coordinator reports to the Director for Community Care & Standards and plays a vital role in fostering a culture of student support, well-being, and accountability at Austin Peay State University (APSU). This position coordinates student nonacademic misconduct cases, develops educational and prevention programs, provides resources for students in need, and collaborates with campus stakeholders to support student success. The coordinator will also assist in crisis management, policy updates, and engagement initiatives that promote student learning, development, and well-being.
This position requires sensitivity to confidential information, ensuring student privacy, and compliance with university and legal policies. The Community Care and Prevention Program Coordinator will work collaboratively across multiple university departments to promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 10,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 180,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN. |
| Primary Duties and Responsibilities | Student Support & Case Coordination - Coordinate the management of student nonacademic misconduct cases.
- Maintain accurate and confidential student case records in compliance with university policies and applicable laws (e.g., FERPA, Title IX).
- Provide resources and consultations to students, faculty, and staff with questions regarding policies and procedures.
- Promote a culture of strength-based learning, student agency, and well-being by developing educational tools, resources, and training for faculty, staff, and students.
- Coordinate student conduct investigations and processes related to academic and nonacademic incidents.
- Enforce and communicate university policies and standards of conduct
- Conduct investigations into alleged violations. Coordinates disciplinary hearings and corrective actions.
- Offer follow-up support and conduct regular check-ins with students to monitor progress and address emerging needs.
Program Development & Training - Collaborate with the Director for Community Care & Standards to create and implement prevention, awareness, and educational programs related to student conduct, well-being, and risk reduction.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate programs focused on Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) education and sexual assault prevention, aligning with best practices in harm reduction and campus safety.
- Create content for presentations, workshops, and training materials to be delivered to students, faculty, and staff on topics including, but not limited to:
- Student conduct policies and procedures
- Alcohol and drug harm reduction strategies
- Sexual assault prevention and awareness
- Bystander intervention
- Facilitate presentations and training sessions for student organizations, residence halls, academic classes, and new student orientation programs.
- Develop and implement marketing materials and digital resources to engage students in prevention efforts and policy education.
- Attend campus events and resource fairs to educate and bring awareness to potential, incoming, and current students about student rights, responsibilities, and support resources.
- Assist in training student leaders, peer educators, and campus partners on student conduct policies and best practices for addressing student concerns.
- Assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures related to student conduct and care coordination.
- Prepare reports on academic integrity trends on campus and provide them to campus stakeholders as requested or on a project basis.
Crisis Management & Prevention Initiatives - Assist in handling student crises and emergencies, including referrals to medical or mental health professionals.
- Serve as a liaison between students and campus/community resources to provide holistic support.
- Implement and support initiatives focusing on harm reduction, wellness promotion, and student safety.
Department and Division - Maintain open communications with the Director for Community Care and Conduct to share information and engage in issue-spotting and creative problem-solving to benefit the University community.
- Serve as a key leader in assisting the University’s response in a crisis, including outreach and support to students and their families.
- Provide consultation to faculty or staff responding to students in crisis.
- Collaborate with campus partners to provide intervention support for students.
- Coordinate timely and accurate preparation of reports.
- Stay informed and educate the University community and stakeholders as needed regarding issues, trends, and regulations affecting the student crisis and conduct.
- Participate in related professional organizations for continuing development.
- Other duties as assigned.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities | - Integrity, empathy, and professionalism.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
- A commitment to student well-being and success.
- Skills that exemplify collaboration, communication, action and advocacy.
- Ability to lead, develop, and work with staff.
- Ability to administer multiple deadlines and tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and assess data.
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| Physical Requirements | - Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
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| Required Minimum Qualifications | - Bachelor’s degree and related experience.
- Knowledge of best practices within student conduct, violence prevention, care coordination at a university or college; experience with program planning.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Complementing the required skills and qualifications: - Master’s degree and at least two (2) years of related experience as a full-time professional.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Experience with leading special initiatives, programs, and strategic planning.
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