Director of Student Conduct

Reports to: Assistant Provost

Job Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Director of Student Conduct is a full-time staff position within the Student Affairs Division responsible for fostering student success through relational, restorative, and discipleship-oriented student conduct interventions. This role ensures the fair and consistent administration of the university’s student conduct policies while facilitating student accountability, character formation, and governance initiatives in alignment with Houston Christian University’s mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Affairs Collaboration & Campus Engagement:
• Actively participate in campus life and serve as a visible resource for students by engaging with Student Affairs and University departments to promote holistic student development.
• Work in partnership with Athletics and Spiritual Life to cultivate a culture of accountability, integrity, and positive formation among students, including student-athletes.
• Collaborate on Student Affairs Division goals related to student engagement, retention, and persistence to graduation by assessing and implementing campus-wide initiatives.
• Student Conduct & Care Case Adjudication:
• Oversee and adjudicate student conduct and grievance reports submitted through the Simplicity Advocate system.
• Manage and assign care reports and student conduct cases to appropriately trained Student Life and Residence Life staff.
• Ensure that care cases are promptly addressed and properly documented, working closely with staff members to facilitate student well-being and intervention.
• Train and support Student Affairs staff in handling conduct and care case adjudication.
• Serve as the primary liaison for the Simplicity Advocate system, managing updates, training opportunities, system reporting, and its integration with other student success platforms.
• Student Conduct Leadership & Compliance:
• Work closely with Gideon Institute Counseling Center, Testing & Accommodation Services, Title IX Coordinator, and Deputy Officers to coordinate the student conduct process as needed.
• Assist with the development, updating, and enforcement of the HCU Student Handbook and Code of Conduct.
• Lead training sessions for faculty, staff, and student leaders on student conduct processes, policies, and expectations.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and external regulations related to student conduct and Title IXmatters.
• Administrative & Additional Responsibilities:
• Meet regularly with the Assistant Provost and Title IX Deputy Officers to discuss cases, policy updates, and campus trends.
• Supervise and mentor student workers or professional staff involved in student conduct processes.
• Stay informed on best practices in student conduct administration, including restorative justice models and faith-based disciplinary approaches.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications

• Education:
• Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Student Development, Higher Education Administration, Counseling, Christian Education, or a related field.
• Experience & Skills:
• Demonstrated experience working with university students, particularly those with at-risk indicators or behavioral concerns.
• Strong understanding of student development theory, particularly in relation to student conduct and behavioral interventions.
• Proficiency in Simplicity Advocate or similar student conduct software.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion, professionalism, and a commitment to restorative justice approaches.
• Ability to be available for night and weekend programming as needed.
  

Additional Information

Houston Christian University is committed to maintaining a faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. Each employee is expected to support and personify the University’s mission and statement of belief as outlined in the Preamble to the By-Laws.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work for this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.