Hearing Officer at Washington State University in Pullman, WA

HEARING OFFICER Location: Pullman, WA Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: July 8, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 1138-YN_ADMINPRO - Coordinator Business Title: Hearing Officer Employee Type: Admin. Professional Position Details: Summary of Duties: This position presides over full adjudicative hearings in compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and university requirements while maintaining a fair, equitable, student-centered, and educational approach. Full adjudicate hearings are most commonly used to resolve reports of gender based violence, hazing, harm to others, and repeated substance use concerns. Responsibilities include managing all hearing processes from start to finish including but not limited to communicating directly with attorneys, pre-hearing and hearing processes, issuing required notices and decisions, ruling on procedural and evidentiary matters, and evaluating testimony and evidence. The role produces well-reasoned written decisions and assigns appropriate sanctions—up to and including permanent dismissal—balancing accountability, student learning, and community safety. The position also ensures accurate recordkeeping, supports continuous improvement of hearing practices, contributes to training and policy development, and participates in university service with a high degree of independence and professionalism. Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications: • Juris Doctor, experience working in legal settings. • Experience evaluating testimonial and documentary evidence. • Experience working with college students. • Experience working in an educational environment. • Preference will be given to candidates who are local to the great Pullman area, however, fully remote work is possible. • Comprehensive understanding of federal and state compliance issues, including but not limited to Title IX and the STOP Campus Hazing Act. • Comprehensive understanding of the WA Administrative Procedures Act. • Knowledge of current higher education regulations that impact the administration of student conduct processes and student due process rights. • Familiarity in creating and implementing educational sanctions. Additional Information: Posting Closing Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm. This is a part time (50% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. This part-time position is located on the WSU Pullman campus. The position may be eligible for hybrid or remote work. Monthly Part-Time Salary $4,166.67 to $5,416.67 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications. In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position at the half-time rate. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation. Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship About Department/College/Area/ Campus: https://www.communitystandards.wsu.edu/ Area/College: Student Affairs Department Name: Center for Community Standards (CCS) Location: Pullman, WA Hybrid/Remote available Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday. Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made. Time Type: Part time Position Term: 12 Month Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu. Notice of Non-Discrimination In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract. Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both. More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/