What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Student Conduct position at Western Carolina University?
Primary Purpose of Position The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus
The Director provides comprehensive leadership and effective collaboration with institutional leaders to support the administration of the WCU Code of Student Conduct. The Director supports Student Conduct in advancing accountability and opportunity for learning and growth in response to allegations of misconduct. The Director of Student Conduct serves as a member of the Division of Student Affairs Leadership Team and is an integral part of the Dean of Students Unit leadership, maintaining cross-campus collaborations for student success.
The Director is responsible for overseeing the Office of Student Conduct, including supervision of the Associate Director, Assistant Director, Administrative Support Staff, and other department staff. The Director also investigates and adjudicates conduct cases.
The Director is responsible for departmental compliance with applicable state & federal laws, UNC System policies and regulations, and WCU policies, and assesses the impact of the conduct process on student success consistent with the WCU Strategic Plan. The Director will also assist in emergency situations and participate in campus-wide events as needed.
The Director provides comprehensive leadership and effective collaboration with institutional leaders to support the administration of the WCU Code of Student Conduct. The Director supports Student Conduct in advancing accountability and opportunity for learning and growth in response to allegations of misconduct. The Director of Student Conduct serves as a member of the Division of Student Affairs Leadership Team and is an integral part of the Dean of Students Unit leadership, maintaining cross-campus collaborations for student success.
The Director is responsible for overseeing the Office of Student Conduct, including supervision of the Associate Director, Assistant Director, Administrative Support Staff, and other department staff. The Director also investigates and adjudicates conduct cases.
The Director is responsible for departmental compliance with applicable state & federal laws, UNC System policies and regulations, and WCU policies, and assesses the impact of the conduct process on student success consistent with the WCU Strategic Plan. The Director will also assist in emergency situations and participate in campus-wide events as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the employer.
- At least three to five years of conduct adjudication or related experience in a comparable field.
- Master’s degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education Administration or Juris Doctorate degree or similar credential.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Maxient or related conduct management software.
- 5 years of experience in student conduct or a combination of related duties.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines while handling a demanding workload.
- Strong leadership, administrative, planning and presentation skills, including oral and written communications.
- Demonstrated ability to remain neutral and offer equitable access and due process for all students.
- Knowledge of Federal and state statutory, regulatory, and legal developments related to conduct issues in higher education.
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week
Number of Months Per Year
12
Posting Text
Open Date
03/07/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered, applicants must apply online. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Candidates must include the following attachments:
Candidates must include the following attachments:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- List of Professional References (include complete contact information)
- Unofficial transcripts from highest earned degree
For questions or additional information, please contact Betsy Aspinwall at baspinwall@wcu.edu
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
