This position is eligible for a 100% remote work arrangement, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Hearing Officer is responsible for conducting fair and impartial hearings and adjudicating reports under the Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment and Related Misconduct (PPDHRM Policy) and the Policy on Prohibited Sexual Harassment Under Title IX (TIX Policy) and the related procedures. The Hearing Officer is also responsible for conducting fair and impartial grievance hearings and adjudicating grievances in non-faculty employee grievance proceedings. The Hearing Officer reports to the Executive Director of Strategy, Policy, and Special Projects.

The duties of the Hearing Officer include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Maintain an annual calendar of available hearing dates
* Schedule hearings by coordinating with Investigators, parties and their advocates/support persons, and witnesses
* Conduct pre-hearing meetings with Investigators, parties and their advocates/support persons, and witnesses
* Review investigation reports, grievance documents, and/or supporting materials prior to hearings, as appropriate
* Conduct EOC student hearings in PPDHRM matters, TIX hearings in student and employee matters, and conduct employee grievance hearings fairly and impartially, including asking questions of parties and witnesses; determining relevance of questions asked by parties or their advocates; maintaining decorum; and maintaining adherence to applicable procedures
* Conduct fair and impartial hearings and serve as decision-maker as to responsibility and appropriate sanctions, as appropriate and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures
* Draft detailed written determinations of hearing/grievance outcomes, including the rationale for the decision, consistent with applicable procedures and based on an objective evaluation of the relevant evidence
* In conjunction with leadership, train alternate hearing/grievance officers
* Stay abreast of legal developments and best practices related to student conduct, Title IX, and sexual misconduct hearings and collaborate with other units and campus partners on hearing practices
* Participate in regular review of policies and procedures related to hearing process
* Contribute to EOC annual report as needed related to hearing outcomes
* Serve as point of contact with parties and their advocates throughout the hearing process
* Support potential grievance or litigation matters involving hearing processes and/or outcomes in coordination with the Office of University Counsel