Director Of Student Conduct Jobs in Springfield, MA

Assistant Director for Student Conduct & Community Standards
Job no: 509430
Work type: Staff
Location: Amherst
Categories: On Site, Student Affairs & Campus Life, Full Time, PSU A
Title: Assistant Director for Student Conduct & Community Standards
Executive Area: Student Affairs & Campus Life
College/School/MBU: Dean of Students
Department: Dean of Students
Work Location: Amherst
Schedule: Full Time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of an Assistant Dean for Student Conduct and Community Standards, the Assistant Director for Student Conduct and Community Standards is responsible for a variety of functions related to the delivery of student services, with primary responsibility for the day-to-day implementation of the university student conduct system.
Essential Functions
Responsible for the day-to-day triaging and processing of student conduct referrals, monitoring for timely case resolution, auditing of sanction completion, and processing student conduct records request.
Serves as a student conduct case administrator for cases resulting in sanctions up to housing removal and suspension and ensures student conduct cases are adjudicated and resolved per established procedures.
Supervises Coordinators for Student Conduct and Community Standards and graduate assistants. Provides oversight to Residence Life staff assigned to perform student conduct related work.
Assists in the coordination and facilitation of the University Hearing Board process: recruitment and training of hearing board members; scheduling hearing boards; preparation of hearing board materials; working with involved parties in pre-hearing processes; and serving as a university hearing board procedural advisor.
Supports the development and facilitation of training for Residence Life full time, graduate, and undergraduate staff as it relates to their responsibilities in responding to student conduct-related matters and/or as conduct case administrators.
Supports the maintenance of the student conduct database (Advocate) by performing regular audits and updates.
Supports the development and facilitation of student conduct educational initiatives, including but not limited to, creation of promotional materials/content, creation of resource guides, facilitation of workshops and presentation, and coordination of passive programing. This may require the transportation of materials and supplies.
Establishes and maintains collaborative and effective working relationships with campus partners.
Supports programs, events and initiatives coordinated by Student Conduct and Community Standards Office, and the Dean of Students Collaborative.
Other Functions
Performs related duties as assigned or required. Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.
Demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.
Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent both with law and with university policy.
Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace. Uses access to sensitive and/or not yet public university related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree.
Three (3) years of experience providing student services at a college/university or another educational setting, which includes direct experience adjudicating student conduct cases and/or facilitating conflict resolution services.
Experience using a web-based conduct software platform to initiate, track, and record student conduct matters.
Demonstrated computer skills including Microsoft Office suite, including Teams, and web-based applications.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and in developing inclusive communities and work teams.
Demonstrated experience creating and delivering trainings, workshops and presentations.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.
Additional Details
Occasional nights and weekends availability.
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an indoor university environment and involves lifting and transporting materials or equipment and general physical activity, including prolonged standing, walking, or assuming low postures.
Work Schedule and Work Arrangement
M-F 8:30am - 5:00pm
Occasional nights and weekends availability.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: PSSAP Grade 28
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Special Instructions for Applicants
Upload your resume, along with your completed application. Our team will check references at the final stage of the interview process. Please be prepared to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references.
This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.
Advertised: 09 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 11 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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