Assistant Director of Student Conduct

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Student Conduct provides oversight of the student conduct process, promoting student learning, accountability, and community standards. This position manages the investigation, charging, and adjudication of alleged violations of the Code of Student Conduct, exercising independent judgment to ensure equitable outcomes. The Assistant Director supports students through the conduct process and addresses behavioral trends through outreach and prevention. The position leads training and guidance for residence hall staff to ensure effective and compliant conduct practices.

Major Responsibilities

Student Conduct Case Management & Adjudication

• Direct the adjudication and case resolution process involving conduct cases occurring in on-campus residence halls.
• Conduct student Incident Review Meetings and determine appropriate educational sanctions for level 1 and 2 conduct cases.
• Act as the Student Conduct Advisor in the formal hearing process for conduct cases that occurred in on-campus residence halls.
• Manage case assignment workflow for residence hall professionals based on the nature of the incident and conduct history of the alleged individuals.
• Utilize the student conduct software ensuring accurate recordkeeping, compliance documentation, and efficient case processing.
• Identify trends and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, student learning, and risk mitigation.

Supervision, Training, & Staff Development

• Supervise residence hall directors and area coordinators in the processing of and information gathering for student conduct cases.
• Conduct the periodic review of conduct cases, including reviewing recordings of appropriate student conduct-based meetings conducted by residence hall professional staff in order to provide feedback and points of development for the residence life and housing staff.
• Collaborate with the residence life and housing central office team to assess staff effectiveness and ensure consistent application of conduct policies.
• Design, develop and deliver student conduct trainings for residence life staff, in conjunction with the director of student conduct.

Policy Compliance

• Maintain a current and accurate understanding of Federal, State, and Local Laws including NY Article 129B, Title IX, Clery, VAWA, FERPA, and associated mandates.
• Interpret and apply policies and regulations to student conduct cases, mitigating university risk and ensuring procedural integrity.
• Maintain accurate documentation and prepare reports to support audits, investigations, and compliance reviews.

Outreach & Campus Engagement

• Participate in departmental, divisional, and campus-wide committees as assigned.
• Develop and deliver educational and preventative presentations to the campus community, including in residence halls and welcome week programs focused on community standards, policy awareness, and student accountability.
• Communicate with campus colleagues on student disciplinary matters as appropriate.